La Liga Argentina Round 2 (Regular Season): Barrio Parque lose to Centenario

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

The biggest surprise of round 2 in La Liga Argentina took place in Centenario where host Centenario N. crushed Barrio Parque 79-52 on Thursday evening. Centenario N. outrebounded Barrio Parque 42-31 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Centenario N. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Barrio Parque's players. The best player for the winners was point guard Federico De Miguel (176-1997, agency: BIG) who scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Power forward Nicolas Gimenez (203-1994, agency: BIG) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Benjamin Herrera (190-1999) produced 7 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Barrio Parque's coach Nicolas Arduh gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Dep Norte recorded a loss in Armstrong. Hosts were defeated by Barrio Parque 86-78. Luciano Garcia orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points. Benjamin Herrera contributed with 19 points and 4 assists for the winners. Barrio Parque's coach Nicolas Arduh allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Power forward Juan Abeiro (200-1988) replied with 27 points and 6 rebounds for Dep Norte. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An interesting game where Racing A. edged by two points Pilar 83-81 on Thursday night. Pilar was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Gonzalo Torres had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Racing A.'s coach Fernando Rosanova used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Ignacio Varisco responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Racing A.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Buenos Aires El Talar.

Rest of the games of round 2 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
El Talar lost to H.Americano in Rio Gallegos 77-87. Suardi beat Provincial at home 71-67. Villa S.Martin lost to Amancay on the opponent's court 63-75. Quilmes managed to outperform Dep Viedma in a home game 74-70.



Dep Norte - Barrio Parque 78-86

Dep Norte recorded a loss in Armstrong. Hosts were defeated by Barrio Parque 86-78. Barrio Parque dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Dep Norte's 34. Luciano Garcia orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points. Guard Benjamin Herrera (190-1999) contributed with 19 points and 4 assists for the winners. Barrio Parque's coach Nicolas Arduh allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Power forward Juan Abeiro (200-1988) replied with 27 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Franco Borsellino (185-1987) added 8 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists in the effort for Dep Norte. Four Dep Norte players scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: B.Herrera 19+1reb+4ast, L.Garcia 18+4reb+3ast, T.Ligorria 17+6reb, P.Moya 8+3reb, M.Stanic 7+1reb, S.Andrione 6+3reb+1ast
Dep Norte: J.Luis Abeiro 27+6reb+1ast, C.Cupulutti 14+3reb+1ast, F.Contrera 13+2reb+2ast, J.Mas Delfino 10+8reb, F.Borsellino 8+7reb+11ast, F.Fragozo 5+1reb+1ast

H.Americano - El Talar 87-77

H.Americano used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Buenos Aires 87-77 on Wednesday night. Brazilian center Romulo Gusmao (208-1995) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 18 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Lucas Machuca (185-1992) chipped in 19 points during the contest. Juan Bellozas (195-1993) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and guard Ramiro Stehli (190-2002) scored 16 points. Five H.Americano and four El Talar players scored in double figures. El Talar's coach Leandro Genovese rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. H.Americano will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. El Talar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Buenos Aires to the arena Racing A..
Top scorers:
H.Americano: R.Gusmao 19+18reb+1ast, L.Machuca 19+2reb+3ast, L.Solis 13+1reb+1ast, J.Cardona 13+1reb, J.Castillo 12+9reb+3ast, L.Gorosterrazu 7+3reb+2ast
El Talar: R.Stehli 16+3reb, M.Cueva 15+2reb, J.Bellozas 12+11reb, M.Cuello 12+5reb+1ast, F.Lopez 6+3reb+3ast, C.Solana 5+2reb

Suardi - Provincial 71-67

Suardi used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Rosario 71-67 on Wednesday night. Point guard Gaston Fino (179-2002) scored 20 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Nahuel Fino (188-2000) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The former international swingman Adrian Boccia (195-1982) responded with 18 points and Chilean guard Francisco Torres (170-1993) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Suardi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Provincial will play against San Isidro in San Francisco and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Suardi: G.Fino 20+6reb, N.Fino 12+5reb+1ast, S.Calderon 12+4reb+2ast, L.Lizarraga 8+5reb+3ast, G.Prado 6+2reb, F.Eberhardt 5+1reb+1ast
Provincial: A.Boccia 18+4reb+2ast, F.Torres 11+5reb, T.Woody 10+3reb+1ast, F.Perez 9+5reb, G.Traglia 6+1reb, J.Lallana 4+11reb+1ast

Amancay - Villa S.Martin 75-63

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in La Rioja where Villa S.Martin was defeated by Amancay 75-63 on Wednesday. Power forward Conrado Echevarria (195-1998, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and center Juan Bollo (203-1992) chipped in 10 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Five Amancay players scored in double figures. Guard Agustin Bruner (188-2004) responded with 13 points and 6 rebounds and guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) scored 9 points and 6 assists. Amancay will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa S.Martin will play against Independiente in Santiago del Estero and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Amancay: C.Echevarria 15+10reb+4ast, A.Vergara 12+4reb+3ast, S.Luduena 12+3reb+1ast, F.Peralta 11+3reb+1ast, M.Araujo 10+3reb+3ast, J.Bollo 10+11reb+1ast
Villa S.Martin: A.Bruner 13+6reb+2ast, F.Vieta 11+2reb+1ast, M.Gomez 9+4reb, E.Correa 9+2reb+6ast, M.Martin 8+2reb, E.Simondi 6+7reb+1ast

Pilar - Racing A. 81-83

An interesting game where Racing A. edged by two points Pilar 83-81 on Thursday night. Pilar was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. The former international power forward Gonzalo Torres (201-1994) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Italian guard Sebastian Mignani (185-1990) chipped in 21 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Racing A.'s coach Fernando Rosanova used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Ignacio Varisco (202-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and Pablo Osores (194-1986) scored 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Racing A.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Buenos Aires El Talar.
Top scorers:
Racing A.: S.Mignani 21+7reb+7ast, G.Torres 21+16reb+1ast, F.Vallejos 12+7reb, A.Yarza 11+8reb+4ast, P.Perez 9+3reb+4ast, F.Dalpino 5+1reb
Pilar: I.Varisco 15+11reb+1ast, M.Delgado 13+8reb, P.Osores 11+7reb+5ast, J.Treise 11+2reb+3ast, E.Polese 10+4reb, F.Barrionuevo 9+4reb

Quilmes - Dep Viedma 74-70

There was a small surprise in Mar del Plata where Quilmes beat Dep Viedma 74-70 on Thursday. Point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals to lead the charge for the winners and forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-1999) chipped in 12 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and American forward Elias Cave (201, college: Minot St.) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Quilmes and five Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Quilmes will meet at home Villa Mitre in the next round. Dep Viedma will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Quilmes: A.Lugli 17+10reb+6ast, A.Ecker 14+4reb, T.Verbauwede 12+14reb+1ast, J.De La Fuente 11+1reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 8+5reb+7ast, R.Giacone 5+3reb
Dep Viedma: E.Cave 19+5reb+1ast, M.Tabieres 14+11reb+1ast, L.Caceres 11+3reb+1ast, B.Ossela 10+3reb, M.Marina 10+5reb+5ast, J.Petre 4+1reb

Centenario N. - Barrio Parque 79-52

The biggest surprise of round 2 in La Liga Argentina took place in Centenario where host Centenario N. crushed Barrio Parque 79-52 on Thursday evening. Centenario N. outrebounded Barrio Parque 42-31 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Centenario N. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Barrio Parque's players. The best player for the winners was point guard Federico De Miguel (176-1997, agency: BIG) who scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Power forward Nicolas Gimenez (203-1994, agency: BIG) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Centenario N. players scored in double figures. Guard Benjamin Herrera (190-1999) produced 7 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Barrio Parque's coach Nicolas Arduh gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Centenario N.: F.De Miguel 18+7reb+2ast, N.Gimenez 16+7reb+3ast, J.Menna 11+4reb+9ast, J.Basualdo 11+7reb+4ast, L.Tabbia 8+3reb+1ast, G.Ruiz 6+3ast
Barrio Parque: L.Rivata 11+6reb, L.Garcia 10+3reb+1ast, B.Lino 8+2reb, B.Herrera 7+10reb, T.Ligorria 7+2reb+1ast, T.Luduena 5+6ast