LaLiga Femenina Round 6 (Regular Season): Obras hand first defeat to Ferro

Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Ferro (7-1) in Buenos Aires on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by Obras (8-1) 73-56. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Valeria Fernandez (165-1998) who scored 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international point guard Florencia Chagas (180-2001) chipped in 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international center Florencia Fernandez (189-1986) who recorded 8 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. Ferro at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. Obras are looking forward to face Union Florida (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ferro's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Buenos Aires to the arena Obras.
Leader Obras delivered the eighth victory. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Avellaneda (0-7) 85-30 in Buenos Aires. It was a good game for international Candela Gentinetta (181-2001) who led her team to a victory with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Delfina Gentinetta contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American guard Sofia Gonzalez (173, college: Tufts) replied with 13 points and 4 assists for Avellaneda. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Obras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. Avellaneda at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. They share the position with Montmartre. Obras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Buenos Aires Ferro.
Leader Instituto recorded the fifth victory on Thursday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked Chanares (2-3) 71-51 in Cordoba. Joaquina Gregorio scored 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Janet Banegas with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Instituto have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-1 record. Chanares lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with three games lost. Instituto will meet league's second-placed Gorriones in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Chanares will have a break next round.

Rest of the games of round 6 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Berazategui was defeated by El Talar in Caba 74-60. Quimsa smashed Montmartre at home 100-41. Rocamora lost to Lanus on the opponent's court 62-68. Ferro outscored Avellaneda in a home game 78-59.
The best stats of 6th round was 14 points and 9 rebounds by Stefania Lucero of Ferro.

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Ferro - Obras 56-73

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Ferro (7-1) in Buenos Aires on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by Obras (8-1) 73-56. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Valeria Fernandez (165-1998) who scored 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international point guard Florencia Chagas (180-2001) chipped in 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international center Florencia Fernandez (189-1986) who recorded 8 points and 11 rebounds and center Julia Fernandez (185-2004) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. Ferro at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. Obras are looking forward to face Union Florida (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ferro's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Buenos Aires to the arena Obras.
Top scorers:
Obras: V.Fernandez 12+6reb+4ast, K.Sarit Rumaldo 11+3reb, A.Astorga 11+8reb, F.Chagas 9+6reb+4ast, C.Gentinetta 7+7reb, M.Padilla 6+1reb+4ast
Ferro: C.Foresto 12+4ast, J.Fernandez 9+7reb, F.Fernandez 8+11reb, D.Piri 7+7reb+2ast, A.Romagnoli 5+2reb, M.Barzola 4+3reb

El Talar - Berazategui 74-60

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Caba where one of their biggest challengers Berazategui (4-3) was defeated by fifth ranked El Talar (4-3) 74-60 on Monday. The former international center Natassja Kolff (188-2004) had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Juana Barrionuevo (162-2007) chipped in 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Laila Raviolo (180-2000, agency: BIG) with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Sofia Acevedo (167-2001) scored 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. El Talar have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Berazategui. El Talar will meet at home higher ranked Union Florida (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Berazategui will play against Rocamora and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
El Talar: N.Kolff 22+15reb+2ast, J.Barrionuevo 21+6reb+5ast, J.Ale 12+2reb+2ast, A.Valdez 7+9reb+2ast, A.Reale 4+1reb, M.Estevez 3+1reb
Berazategui: L.Raviolo 17+5reb+4ast, S.Acevedo 15+3reb, F.Galban 9+3reb+2ast, F.Yaciura 5+2reb+1ast, J.Tubio 4+3reb+1ast, E.Zetzsche 4+6reb

Quimsa - Montmartre 100-41

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Quimsa's (3-2) home victory over bottom-ranked Montmartre (0-7) 100-41 on Tuesday. Quimsa dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Montmartre's 22. Quimsa forced 28 Montmartre turnovers and outrebounded them 49-36 including 37 on the defensive glass. Guard Guillermina Maccio (164-2008) scored 24 points and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Lorena Campos (171-1999) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Paola Alegre (162-2001) with 9 points and 7 rebounds and Sofia Mirolo scored 7 points and 9 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Quimsa moved-up to third place. Loser Montmartre still closes the standings with seven games lost. They share the position with Avellaneda. Quimsa will again meet Montmartre (#6) in the next round. Montmartre will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: G.Maccio 24+2reb+3ast, L.Campos 16+5reb, M.Rojas 13+1reb+4ast, R.Iturre 9+6reb+1ast, A.Leguizamon 8+4reb+4ast, J.Peralta 7+3reb
Montmartre: J.Mercado 12+4reb, P.Alegre 9+7reb+2ast, S.Mirolo 7+9reb, M.Brizuela 6, A.Juarez 3+5reb+1ast, F.Escalante 2

Lanus - Rocamora 68-62

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked Rocamora (1-7) was defeated on the road by seventh ranked Lanus (2-7) 68-62 on Tuesday. Lanus forced 20 Rocamora turnovers. Guard Berenice Lopez (168-1999) scored 21 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Ayelen Boujon chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Lanus' coach Sebastian Lanzieri used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was point guard Antonella Gonzalez (155-1990) with 21 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals and center Martina Schunk (181-2005) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Lanus moved-up to sixth place. Rocamora lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. Lanus will meet Avellaneda (#8) in the next round. Rocamora will play against Berazategui in Buenos Aires and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lanus: B.Lopez 21+2reb+4ast, A.Boujon 14+7reb+2ast, M.Scian 10+3reb+2ast, J.Amaya 6+7reb+3ast, N.Zinna 5+3reb, O.Oltmann 4
Rocamora: A.Gonzalez 21+6reb+5ast, M.Schunk 18+12reb, P.Santini 9+8reb+1ast, N.Schmidt 7+2reb+1ast, L.Juarez 5+4reb+1ast, F.Losada 2+1reb+4ast

Obras - Avellaneda 85-30

Leader Obras delivered the eighth victory. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Avellaneda (0-7) 85-30 in Buenos Aires. Obras held Avellaneda to an opponent 21.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 42.5 percent accuracy of the winners. Obras forced 19 Avellaneda turnovers and outrebounded them 53-27 including a 19-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Obras players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Avellaneda's players. It was a good game for international Candela Gentinetta (181-2001) who led her team to a victory with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Delfina Gentinetta (175-2004) contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Obras players scored in double figures. American guard Sofia Gonzalez (173, college: Tufts) replied with 13 points and 4 assists and the former international Natasha Spiatta (177-1992) added 5 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Avellaneda. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Obras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. Avellaneda at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. They share the position with Montmartre. Obras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Buenos Aires Ferro.
Top scorers:
Obras: J.Campos 18+2reb, C.Gentinetta 12+8reb+3ast, D.Gentinetta 12+8reb+2ast, D.Hentschel 11+6reb+3ast, V.Fernandez 7+1reb+3ast, M.Padilla 7+4reb+1ast
Avellaneda: S.Gonzalez 13+4reb+4ast, C.Creolani 6+4reb+1ast, N.Spiatta 5+5reb+1ast, M.Tamietti 3+1reb, P.Pajello 2+3reb, M.Casilla 1+3reb

Instituto - Chanares 71-51

Leader Instituto recorded the fifth victory on Thursday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked Chanares (2-3) 71-51 in Cordoba. Instituto held Chanares to an opponent 21.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 31.5 percent accuracy of the winners and made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Instituto forced 20 Chanares turnovers and outrebounded them 52-35 including 38 on the defensive glass. Uruguayan guard Joaquina Gregorio (168-2001, agency: BIG) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Maria Sagardoy chipped in 6 points and 17 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Janet Banegas with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks and Lourdes Briones scored 12 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Instituto have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-1 record. Chanares lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with three games lost. Instituto will meet league's second-placed Gorriones in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Chanares will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Instituto: J.Gregorio 18+6reb+1ast, J.Sienra 10+4reb+4ast, L.Saez 10+1ast, J.Ibarra 8+6reb+2ast, M.Sagardoy 6+17reb+2ast, M.Acevedo 6+4reb+1ast
Chanares: L.Briones 12+3reb+3ast, J.Banegas 10+8reb, M.Rosso 9+5reb, M.Banegas 8+4reb, I.Leoni 4+3reb, M.Galindez 4+2reb

Ferro - Avellaneda 78-59

Very predictable result in Buenos Aires where second ranked Ferro (7-1) outscored bottom-ranked Avellaneda (0-7) 78-59 on Thursday. Ferro forced 25 Avellaneda turnovers. Forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Candela Foresto (163-1999) chipped in 16 points during the contest. Four Ferro players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international Natasha Spiatta (177-1992) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and center Catalina Creolani (182-2008) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ferro maintains second position with 7-1 record having just 2 victories less than leader Obras. Loser Avellaneda still closes the standings with seven games lost. They share the position with Montmartre. Ferro's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Buenos Aires to the arena Obras.
Top scorers:
Ferro: C.Foresto 16+1reb+2ast, S.Lucero 14+9reb, L.Sampietro 12+5reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 10+9reb, M.Barzola 9+7reb+1ast, M.Gonzalez 8+2reb+4ast
Avellaneda: C.Creolani 17+7reb+1ast, N.Spiatta 14+10reb+3ast, S.Gonzalez 9+5reb+4ast, M.Tamietti 8+4reb+1ast, G.Castelnuovo 5+8reb+2ast, J.Peralta 2+4reb