LDD Round 42 (Regular Season): Obras defeat Gimnasia

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LDD. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Gimnasia CR (29-4) in Buenos Aires on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by second ranked Obras (26-8) 91-73. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Gimnasia CR. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Obras dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Gimnasia CR's 34. They outrebounded Gimnasia 41-26 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Gimnasia helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Victor Perez (187-2005) who led his team to a victory with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. point guard Juan Respaud (190-2005) contributed with 14 points and 8 assists for the winners. Obras' coach Javier Ielmini used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dominican swingman Angel Reyes (201-2002) replied with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) for Gimnasia. Obras have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 26-8 record having just two points less than leader Gimnasia. Gimnasia at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. Obras are looking forward to face San Martin (#19) in Corrientes in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Gimnasia will play at home against Boca Jrs. (#4) and is hoping to win this game.
LDD top team - Gimnasia CR (29-4) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat eighteenth ranked Zarate (9-24) 79-65. Point guard Martiniano Dato (188-2004) scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Jose Copesky chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Gino Sciamanna with 24 points. Gimnasia CR have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 29-4 record. Zarate lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighteenth place with 24 games lost. Gimnasia will play against Boca Jrs. (#4) in Buenos Aires in the next round. Zarate will play at home against Comunicaciones (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Quimsa (15-17) and Platense (13-21), which took place in Florida. Higher ranked Quimsa was outleveled in a road game by fifteenth ranked Platense 95-60 on Friday. Santino Mazzucchelli notched 21 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort. Platense's coach Alejandro Perez felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 16 points and 9 rebounds by Raymon Bastardo did not help to save the game for Quimsa. Platense moved-up to fourteenth place. Loser Quimsa keeps the eleventh position with 17 games lost. Platense will meet bottom-ranked Olimpico (#20) in the next round where they are favorite. Quimsa will have a break next round.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 42: Union was beaten by Riachuelo on the road 87-81. Penarol won against Argentino on its own court 88-82. San Lorenzo unfortunately lost to Obera in a road game 58-65. Penarol managed to beat Ferro at home 81-65.



Riachuelo LR - Union 87-81

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Riachuelo (24-12) beat 10th ranked Union (16-18) in La Rioja 87-81 on Thursday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Center Fabricio Diaz (205-2006) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Mateo Corso (185-2003) supported him with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Riachuelo LR's coach Pablo Rodrigo Pereyro allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 18 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists by Facundo Chamorro did not help to save the game for Union. Francisco Alonso added 16 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Riachuelo have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Union lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 18 games lost. Riachuelo will meet at home Obera (#8) in the next round. Union will play against Comunicaciones and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: D.Fabricio 19+11reb+1ast, C.Mateo 18+5reb+4ast, B.Matias 17+6reb+3ast, P.Marco 13+3ast, B.Jeremias 8+7reb+1ast, P.Facundo 6
Union: C.Facundo 18+11reb+5ast, A.Francisco 16+2reb+3ast, F.Agustin 14+4reb+1ast, V.Nicolas 13+3reb+1ast, G.Ulises 8+5reb+2ast, B.Bautista 5+5reb+1ast

Penarol - Argentino 88-82

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 14th ranked Argentino's (13-23) road loss to thirteenth ranked Penarol (15-20) in Mar del Plata 82-88 on Thursday. Forward Nicolas Chiaraviglio (199-2004) notched 25 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Gian Rossi (185-2005) supported him with 14 points and 4 assists. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. Penarol's coach Tomas Sirochinsky allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 28 points and 16 rebounds by guard Augusto Gennero (188-2003) did not help to save the game for Argentino. Point guard Santiago Capelli (180-2005) added 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Penarol moved-up to twelfth place. Loser Argentino dropped to the fifteenth position with 23 games lost. Penarol will meet at home higher ranked Independ.O. (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Argentino will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Penarol: C.Nicolas 25+5reb+1ast, R.Gian 14+2reb+4ast, A.Gonzalo 12+3reb+3ast, S.Agustin 10+2reb+2ast, S.Tobias 9+6reb+2ast, F.Mateo 8+1ast
Argentino: G.Augusto 28+16reb+2ast, C.Santiago 22+7reb+5ast, S.Francisco 10, D.Prinzio Piero 9+2reb, C.Martino 6+6reb+5ast, C.Jacinto 4+2reb

Platense - Quimsa 95-60

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Quimsa (15-17) and Platense (13-21), which took place in Florida. Higher ranked Quimsa was outleveled in a road game by fifteenth ranked Platense 95-60 on Friday. Platense dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Quimsa's 36. They outrebounded Quimsa 45-29 including a 36-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Santino Mazzucchelli notched 21 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Mariano Goicoechea (195-2004) supported him with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Four Platense players scored in double figures. Platense's coach Alejandro Perez felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 16 points and 9 rebounds by center Raymon Bastardo (202-2002) did not help to save the game for Quimsa. Facundo Campos (-2005) added 14 points. Platense moved-up to fourteenth place. Loser Quimsa keeps the eleventh position with 17 games lost. Platense will meet bottom-ranked Olimpico (#20) in the next round where they are favorite. Quimsa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Platense: M.Santino 21+7reb, G.Mariano 20+5reb+2ast, U.Anthoan 13+7reb+2ast, J.Manuel 12+3reb+3ast, M.Henyerberth 8+8reb+3ast, G.Joaquin 8+7reb
Quimsa: B.Raymon 16+9reb, C.Facundo 14+3reb, A.Romeo 7+1reb+3ast, P.Lucas 7+6reb+2ast, Y.Ivan 5+1reb, B.Mateo 5+2reb

Zarate - Gimnasia 65-79

LDD top team - Gimnasia CR (29-4) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat eighteenth ranked Zarate (9-24) 79-65. Gimnasia forced 21 Zarate turnovers. Point guard Martiniano Dato (188-2004) scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Jose Copesky (-2007) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Gino Sciamanna with 24 points and Joaquin Diaz scored 9 points. Gimnasia CR have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 29-4 record. Zarate lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighteenth place with 24 games lost. Gimnasia will play against Boca Jrs. (#4) in Buenos Aires in the next round. Zarate will play at home against Comunicaciones (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: D.Martiniano 21+8reb+5ast, C.Jose 19+5reb+1ast, P.Solis 10+2reb+1ast, A.Valentino 9+3reb+1ast, R.Angel 8+10reb+6ast, M.Renzo 7+7reb+3ast
Zarate: S.Gino 24+3reb+1ast, D.Joaquin 9+4reb+2ast, R.Jose 8+6reb+1ast, D.Facundo 8+3reb+1ast, D.Joaquin 7+1reb+1ast, Z.Faramir 6+4reb+1ast

Obera - San Lorenzo 65-58

Rather predictable result when eighth ranked Obera (21-15) won against at home 12th ranked San Lorenzo (14-20) 65-58 on Saturday. Obera outrebounded San Lorenzo 43-29 including 34 on the defensive glass. Forward Maximiliano Acevedo (203-2004) notched 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and forward Alejo Azpilicueta (201-2002) supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Obera's coach Lucas Gornatti allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 9 points and 9 rebounds by Thiago Roca (-2004) did not help to save the game for San Lorenzo. Christian Rodriguez added 11 points. Obera have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains eighth position with 21-15 record. Loser San Lorenzo dropped to the thirteenth place with 20 games lost. Obera will meet higher ranked Riachuelo (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. San Lorenzo will play against La Union (#16) in Formosa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obera: A.Maximiliano 19+8reb+1ast, A.Alejo 14+8reb+1ast, C.Mateo 10+3reb+2ast, K.Maximo 9+8reb+2ast, H.Caballero 6+4reb+3ast, M.Milton 3+3reb+1ast
San Lorenzo: R.Christian 11+3reb+1ast, R.Thiago 9+9reb, L.Lucas 9+1reb+1ast, T.Santiago 9+1reb, N.Valentino 8+5reb+2ast, A.Joaquin 6+5reb+2ast

Penarol - Ferro 81-65

There was an upset when higher ranked Ferro (21-14) lost to thirteenth ranked Penarol (15-20) in Mar del Plata 65-81 on Saturday. Penarol forced 21 Ferro turnovers. Forward Nicolas Chiaraviglio (199-2004) notched 26 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Gian Rossi (185-2005) supported him with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Penarol's coach Tomas Sirochinsky allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 16 points and 8 rebounds by center Augusto Roveres (207-2003) did not help to save the game for Ferro. Power forward Alejandro Piccart (198-2002) added 18 points. Penarol moved-up to twelfth place. Loser Ferro keeps the seventh position with 14 games lost. Penarol will meet at home higher ranked Independ.O. (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ferro will play against Independ.O. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Penarol: C.Nicolas 26+8reb+1ast, R.Gian 21+8reb+3ast, F.Mateo 15+1reb, M.Teo 7+3reb+1ast, S.Tobias 5+2reb+7ast, S.Agustin 4+2reb+2ast
Ferro: P.Alejandro 18+3reb+1ast, R.Augusto 16+8reb, W.Facundo 11+2reb+1ast, R.Camilo 9+7reb+5ast, G.Martin 8+5reb+6ast, C.Mateo 2+3reb

Obras - Gimnasia 91-73

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Gimnasia CR (29-4) in Buenos Aires on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by second ranked Obras (26-8) 91-73. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Gimnasia CR. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Obras dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Gimnasia CR's 34. They outrebounded Gimnasia 41-26 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Gimnasia helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Victor Perez (187-2005) who led his team to a victory with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Juan Respaud (190-2005) contributed with 14 points and 8 assists for the winners. Four Obras players scored in double figures. Obras' coach Javier Ielmini used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dominican swingman Angel Reyes (201-2002) replied with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and point guard Martiniano Dato (188-2004) added 18 points and 4 assists in the effort for Gimnasia. Obras have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 26-8 record having just two points less than leader Gimnasia. Gimnasia at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. Obras are looking forward to face San Martin (#19) in Corrientes in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Gimnasia will play at home against Boca Jrs. (#4) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Obras: B.Lautaro 16+4reb+1ast, P.Victor 15+5reb+4ast, R.Juan 14+2reb+8ast, F.Valentino 14+7reb, P.Nicholas 9+4reb+1ast, L.Joaquin 7+9reb
Gimnasia: R.Angel 35+12reb, D.Martiniano 18+4reb+4ast, A.Valentino 11+3reb+1ast, M.Renzo 4+2reb+2ast, P.Solis 3, C.Jose 2+4reb+3ast