La Liga Round 2 (Regular Season): Boca hands first defeat to Zarate

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in La Liga. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Zarate in Buenos Aires on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Boca 88-61. Boca outrebounded Zarate 43-32 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Jose Vildoza (191-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. International swingman Martin Cuello (193-1993) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Edgar Merchant (200-2002) produced 12 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Boca is looking forward to face Quimsa in Santiado del Estero in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Zarate will play at home against Independ.O. and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
The game in Mar del Plata was also worth to mention about. Obera played at the court of Penarol. Obera did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 97-78. American forward Will Vorhees (203-1995, college: NDC) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 7 rebounds. Jose Ascanio contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Obera's coach Fabio Demti allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) replied with 19 points and 7 rebounds for Penarol. Obera will play against Argentino in Junin in the next round. Penarol will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in La Banda between Olimpico and Regatas. Olimpico got a very close home victory over Regatas. Olimpico managed to escape with a 3-point win 89-86 on Monday evening. Jose Defelippo scored 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Federico Elias responded with 20 points. Regatas' coach Fernando Calvi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Olimpico will meet at home Boca in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Regatas will play against Riachuelo in La Rioja and hope to win that game.

Rest of the games of round 2 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Instituto crushed San Martin in Cordoba 76-54. Boca smashed Union at home 99-72. Independ.O. lost to Gimnasia on the opponent's court 83-97. Winless Platense unfortunately lost to Independ.O. in a home game 83-87. Instituto managed to beat La Union on the road 85-79.
The best stats of 2nd round was 24 points and 9 rebounds by Nicola Pomoli of Instituto.



Boca - Zarate 88-61

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Zarate in Buenos Aires on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Boca 88-61. Boca outrebounded Zarate 43-32 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Jose Vildoza (191-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. International swingman Martin Cuello (193-1993) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Boca players scored in double figures. Edgar Merchant (200-2002) produced 12 points and Patricio Pinero (195-1995) added 13 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Boca is looking forward to face Quimsa in Santiado del Estero in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Zarate will play at home against Independ.O. and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Zarate: P.Pinero 13+2reb, E.Merchant 12+4reb+2ast, S.Safar 8+3reb+1ast, L.Fraga 8+1reb+2ast, J.Aprea 7+6reb+1ast, F.Capponi 5+2reb+2ast
Boca: J.Vildoza 17+5reb+2ast, M.Delia 14+5reb+2ast, M.Cuello 13+7reb+4ast, A.Anderson 13+5reb+2ast, J.Guerrero 11+2reb+3ast, F.Pinero 7+2reb+2ast

San Martin - Instituto 54-76

There was no surprise in Corrientes where San Martin was crushed by Instituto 76-54 on Sunday. Instituto dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to San Martin's 22. They outrebounded San Martin 48-32 including 35 on the defensive glass. Uruguayan-Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Javier Saiz (206-1994) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Point guard Gaston Garcia (187-1998) responded with 13 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Sebastian Acevedo (200-1990) scored 10 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
San Martin: G.Garcia 13+5reb+1ast, S.Acevedo 10+4reb, F.Mendez 10+2reb+2ast, T.Botta 8+3reb+2ast, J.Banegas 6+3reb, B.Carabali 4+6reb
Instituto: N.Pomoli 21+11reb+1ast, J.Saiz 13+7reb+2ast, L.Aaliya 9+4reb, A.Negrete 7+3reb+2ast, N.Copello 7+4reb+1ast, L.Vildoza 6+5reb+2ast

Boca - Union SF 99-72

No shocking result in a game in Buenos Aires where Boca smashed Union 99-72 on Monday. American guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) scored 13 points to lead the charge for the winners and international swingman Martin Cuello (193-1993) chipped in 11 points and 6 assists during the contest. Five Boca players scored in double figures. American point guard Randy Bell (193-1998, college: Dalton St.) responded with 14 points and the former international Mauro Cosolito (192-1988) scored 8 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boca will meet Quimsa in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Union will play against Argentino in Junin and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Union SF: R.Bell 14+1reb+2ast, F.Chamorro 10+1ast, J.Alessio 10+1reb+1ast, D.Hure 8+2reb, M.Cosolito 8+2reb+2ast, P.Bombino 6+4reb
Boca: T.Cooper 13+3reb+3ast, A.Anderson 12+5reb+1ast, J.Guerrero 12+2reb+1ast, S.Vega 11+5reb+1ast, M.Cuello 11+1reb+6ast, A.Ibarguen 10+3reb+1ast

Penarol - Obera 78-97

The game in Mar del Plata was also worth to mention about. Obera played at the court of Penarol. Obera did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 97-78. Obera dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Penarol's 30. They outrebounded Penarol 35-24 including 26 on the defensive glass. Obera players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American forward Will Vorhees (203-1995, college: NDC) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 7 rebounds. Venezuelan forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Vorhees is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Obera's coach Fabio Demti allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) replied with 19 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Victor Fernandez (180-1999) added 18 points and 6 assists in the effort for Penarol. Five Obera and four Penarol players scored in double figures. Obera will play against Argentino in Junin in the next round. Penarol will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Penarol: A.Thornton 19+7reb+3ast, V.Fernandez 18+4reb+6ast, D.Wallace 14+3reb+1ast, M.Thomas 11+1reb+3ast, L.Andujar 6+2reb+2ast, N.Chiaraviglio 5+2reb+1ast
Obera: W.Vorhees 19+7reb+1ast, J.Ascanio 17+5reb+2ast, A.Barreiro 13+9reb+1ast, A.Brocal 12+2reb+4ast, F.Conrradi 10+5reb+7ast, J.Torresi 8+4reb+2ast

Olimpico - Regatas 89-86

A very close game took place in La Banda between Olimpico and Regatas. Olimpico got a very close home victory over Regatas. Olimpico managed to escape with a 3-point win 89-86 on Monday evening. Jose Defelippo (186-1997) scored 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) chipped in 24 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Naturalized Italian Federico Elias (190-1999) responded with 20 points and Salvador Giletto (195-1993) scored 20 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Regatas' coach Fernando Calvi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Olimpico will meet at home Boca in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Regatas will play against Riachuelo in La Rioja and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Regatas: F.Elias 20+4reb+2ast, S.Giletto 20+4reb, P.Gramajo 15+3reb+1ast, T.Franchela 10+1reb+2ast, J.Reese V 9+4reb+3ast, G.Aguirre 8+2reb+2ast
Olimpico: J.Franca 24+5reb, J.Defelippo 20+9reb+6ast, G.Aliende 17+2reb+3ast, J.Morales 17+4reb+3ast, A.Facello 5+1reb+1ast, D.Shriver 4+2reb+1ast

Gimnasia - Independ.O. 97-83

There was an upset in Comodoro Rivadavia where Independ.O. was defeated by Gimnasia 97-83 on Sunday. Gimnasia made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Carlos Rivero (207-2003) scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Cuban swingman Marcos Chacon (194-2003) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Martin Cabrera (179-1996) scored 21 points. Five Gimnasia and four Independ.O. players scored in double figures. Independ.O.'s coach Martin Gonzalez tested eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gimnasia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independ.O. will play against Zarate and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Independ.O.: M.Cabrera 21+2reb+2ast, R.Vallejos 19+9reb+2ast, A.Pautasso 11+6reb, N.Marcucci 10+3reb, E.Filippetti 8+6reb, A.Jara 6+1reb
Gimnasia: E.Toretta 20+3reb, M.Chacon 14+7reb+3ast, C.Rivero 12+8reb+4ast, M.Dato 11+3reb+2ast, A.Cisneros 11+5reb+1ast, N.De los Santos 11+3reb+1ast

Platense - Independ.O. 83-87

Very predictable result in Florida where Independ.O. beat Platense 87-83 on Tuesday. Independ.O. made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. Point guard Martin Cabrera (179-1996) scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Nicolas Marcucci (190-2002) chipped in 22 points during the contest. Independ.O.'s coach Martin Gonzalez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American Tim Bond (201-1995, college: EMU, agency: BMS Sport Agency) responded with 17 points and the former international Eric Flor (190-1993) scored 17 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Independ.O. will meet Zarate on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Platense will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Platense: E.Flor 17+2reb+3ast, T.Bond 17+4reb+2ast, N.Banyard 13+5reb, J.Morales 11+3reb+1ast, P.Ianguas 8+9reb, F.Thygesen 8+5reb+1ast
Independ.O.: N.Marcucci 22+1reb+3ast, M.Cabrera 18+5reb+4ast, E.Filippetti 18+7reb, A.Jara 13+4reb, A.Pautasso 9+7reb+3ast, R.Vallejos 3+5reb

La Union - Instituto 79-85

Not a big story in a game in Formosa where La Union was defeated by Instituto 85-79 on Tuesday. Instituto outrebounded La Union 41-29 including 33 on the defensive glass. Uruguayan-Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) scored 24 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Alex Negrete (192-2001) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Point guard Jeremias Sandrini (185-1993) responded with 17 points and 4 assists and forward Rodrigo Sanchez (200-1989) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Instituto and five La Union players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
La Union: J.Sandrini 17+2reb+4ast, D.Owens 15+1reb, J.Bowie 14+3reb, R.Sanchez 12+8reb, M.Rodriguez 10+5reb+4ast, R.Ferguson 6+5reb+2ast
Instituto: N.Pomoli 24+9reb, A.Negrete 19+9reb+1ast, J.Saiz 13+6reb, T.Monacchi 12+1reb, B.Lugarini 8+3reb+1ast, R.Acuna 4+3reb