LDD Round 37 (Regular Season): Riachuelo edge Platense by three points

The Regular Season in LDD is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 9 rounds. The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 37 in the LDD took place in Florida. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 5th ranked Platense (20-11) to seventh ranked Riachuelo (19-7) 117-114 on Tuesday evening. Riachuelo outrebounded Platense 56-45 including 17 on the offensive glass. 28 personal fouls committed by Platense helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Center Fabricio Diaz (205-2006) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 22 rebounds for the winners. Guard Joaquin Fernandez (189-2003) chipped in 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Santino Mazzucchelli (196-2004) produced 30 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Platense's coach Alejandro Perez tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Riachuelo moved-up to sixth place. Platense at the other side keeps the fifth position with 11 games lost. Riachuelo are looking forward to face league's second-placed Independ.O. in Olivia in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Platense will have a break next round.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Santa Fe. Second ranked Regatas faced 3rd placed Union. Guests from Corrientes (25-5) defeated host Union (21-12) 87-81. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Ignacio Ortega (205-2004) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). Juan Larraza contributed with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Agustin Ferrari (-2005) answered with 29 points (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for Union. Regatas have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Union at the other side dropped to the fourth place with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Formosa between La Union and Ferro. Tenth ranked La Union (13-12) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked Ferro (16-11). La Union managed to escape with a 1-point win 71-70 on Saturday evening. Thiago Gronda stepped up and scored 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. At the losing side Camilo Rodriguez responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds. La Union maintains tenth place with 13-12 record. Ferro lost their third game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 11 games lost. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ferro will play against Instituto (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 37 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Zarate was crushed by Obera in a road game 108-85. Platense smashed Quimsa at home 95-49. Riachuelo lost to Argentino on the opponent's court 94-96. San Martin managed to outperform Ferro in a home game 73-72. Bottom-ranked Atenas was rolled over Obras on the road 96-67. Argentino defeated Atenas on its own court 84-68. Penarol was smashed by Obras in Buenos Aires 91-64. Zarate lost to Boca Jrs. at home 58-68. Penarol unfortunately lost to Gimnasia on the opponent's court 83-85.
The best stats of 37th round was 18 points and 6 rebounds by Mateo Framiaan of Penarol.



Obera - Zarate 108-85

There was no surprise when 17th ranked Zarate (6-20) was crushed on the road by sixth ranked Obera (19-9) 108-85 on Saturday. Obera dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Zarate's 38. They outrebounded Zarate 54-21 including a 39-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Colombian point guard Edwin Niebles (178-2005) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Spanish forward Tobias Reizner (203, college: Truman St.) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Obera's coach Lucas Gornatti felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Tomas Delia responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Gino Sciamanna scored 17 points. Five Obera and four Zarate players scored in double figures. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Obera. Despite that victory Obera went down to seventh position due to points difference. Loser Zarate keeps the seventeenth place with 20 games lost. Obera will meet Boca Jrs. (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zarate will play against San Martin and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obera: D.Sinigoj 19+2ast, T.Reizner 19+7reb, E.Niebles 14+12reb+1ast, H.Caballero 14, A.Costa 13+9reb+3ast, M.Koziarski 10+4reb+5ast
Zarate: T.Delia 22+10reb+4ast, G.Sciamanna 17+2reb, V.Monzon 14+2ast, T.Franco 12+1ast, J.Genero 10+1reb+1ast, B.Neugebauer 7+5reb

La Union - Ferro 71-70

A very close game took place in Formosa between La Union and Ferro. Tenth ranked La Union (13-12) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked Ferro (16-11). La Union managed to escape with a 1-point win 71-70 on Saturday evening. Thiago Gronda stepped up and scored 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Augusto Moresco chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side guard Camilo Rodriguez (187-2006) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Mateo Cerruti scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Five La Union and four Ferro players scored in double figures. La Union maintains tenth place with 13-12 record. Ferro lost their third game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 11 games lost. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ferro will play against Instituto (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
La Union: T.Gronda 20+6reb+3ast, A.Moresco 15+10reb+1ast, M.Genitti 12+9reb+1ast, N.Noguera 11+8reb+1ast, B.Ayala 10+1reb, J.Arcila 2+5reb+3ast
Ferro: C.Rodriguez 16+5reb+2ast, T.Tamagusuku 13+5reb+1ast, M.Cerruti 11+9reb, J.Ryzwaniuk 11+5reb+1ast, T.Flossi 9+2reb+2ast, U.Martorell 8+6reb+2ast

Platense - Quimsa 95-49

No shocking result in a game in Florida where fifth ranked Platense (20-11) smashed 18th ranked Quimsa (5-24) 95-49 on Sunday. Platense dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Quimsa's 28. They outrebounded Quimsa 53-39 including 16 on the offensive glass. Platense looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 4 passes made by Quimsa's players. Swingman Mariano Goicoechea (195-2004) stepped up and scored 25 points, 5 assists and 6 steals for the winners and forward Santino Mazzucchelli (196-2004) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Platense's coach Alejandro Perez felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Matias Pikaluk (188-2006) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and Sebastian Castillo scored 6 points and 11 rebounds. Platense maintains fifth place with 20-11 record. Quimsa lost their eighteenth game in a row. They dropped to the nineteenth position with 24 games lost. Platense will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Quimsa will play against Olimpico (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Platense: M.Goicoechea 25+2reb+5ast, J.Goncalves 16+5reb+2ast, S.Mazzucchelli 15+9reb+1ast, V.Blazica 9+4reb+4ast, G.Pappalardi 8+2reb+2ast, M.Jara 7+4reb
Quimsa: M.Pikaluk 20+14reb+3ast, I.Yonni 8+7reb, D.Gorini 8+3reb+1ast, B.Martinez 7+4reb, S.Castillo 6+11reb, N.Gonzalez 0

Argentino - Riachuelo LR 96-94

There was an upset in Junin where higher ranked Riachuelo (19-7) was edged by twelfth ranked Argentino (13-15) 96-94 on Sunday. Strangely Riachuelo outrebounded Argentino 48-33 including 33 on the defensive glass. Point guard Santiago Capelli (180-2005) stepped up and scored 20 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Francisco Suarez chipped in 24 points and 6 steals. At the losing side Federico Bustos responded with 19 points and 6 rebounds and guard Jeremias Barco (-2005) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Argentino moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Riachuelo LR dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. Argentino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Riachuelo will play against the league's second-placed Independ.O. (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Argentino: F.Suarez 24+2reb+2ast, S.Capelli 20+9reb+5ast, A.Gennero 18+5reb+1ast, L.Dominici 14+7reb, F.Capelli 10+6reb, M.Caporaletti 10+3reb+3ast
Riachuelo LR: F.Bustos 19+6reb+1ast, J.Aguilar 15+4reb, J.Fernandez 15+5reb, J.Barco 12+9reb+1ast, F.Diaz 10+8reb+2ast, M.Caceres 8+1reb+1ast

San Martin - Ferro 73-72

There was a surprise result in Corrientes where sixteenth ranked San Martin (8-20) edged higher ranked Ferro (16-11) 73-72 on Monday. Mateo Rearte (-2006) stepped up and scored 21 points and 5 assists for the winners and Juan Mascaro chipped in 19 points. San Martin's coach Diego Blanco used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side center Augusto Roveres (207-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and guard Camilo Rodriguez (187-2006) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws). San Martin maintains sixteenth place with 8-20 record. Ferro lost their third game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 11 games lost. San Martin will meet higher ranked Obras (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ferro will play against Instituto (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Martin: M.Rearte 21+4reb+5ast, J.Mascaro 19+4reb+2ast, L.Nunez 13+7reb, M.Fernandez 8, L.Lemos 7+3reb+2ast, M.Solari 3+1reb+2ast
Ferro: A.Roveres 25+10reb+1ast, C.Rodriguez 20+5reb+3ast, J.Ryzwaniuk 12+5reb, T.Tamagusuku 8+2reb+3ast, M.Cerruti 4+6reb, R.Moravansky 3+2reb

Union - Regatas 81-87

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Santa Fe. Second ranked Regatas faced 3rd placed Union. Guests from Corrientes (25-5) defeated host Union (21-12) 87-81. Regatas players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Ignacio Ortega (205-2004) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). Juan Larraza contributed with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Four Regatas players scored in double figures. Agustin Ferrari (-2005) answered with 29 points (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and Francisco Alonso added 3 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Union. Regatas have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Union at the other side dropped to the fourth place with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Regatas: I.Ortega 19+6reb+2ast, A.Ledesma 18+5reb+3ast, V.Bender 16+6reb+4ast, J.Larraza 10+9reb+7ast, B.Marco 9+4reb+3ast, E.Lezcano 9+2reb+1ast
Union: A.Ferrari 29+2reb+2ast, L.Antoniazzi 9+3ast, U.Gonzalez 8+5reb+2ast, M.Cagliero 8+3reb, M.Fabbroni 8+1reb+1ast, S.Astulfi 7+5reb+1ast

Obras - Atenas 96-67

Not a big story in a game in Buenos Aires where 20th ranked Atenas (1-27) was outplayed by third ranked Obras (22-4) 96-67 on Monday. Obras dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Atenas' 34. Obras looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Obras made 11 blocks. Power forward Valentino Finetti (204-2005) stepped up and scored 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Joaquin Celiz chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Obras' coach Javier Ielmini felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Tiago Tomatis responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Facundo Valfre scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Obras. They maintain third place with 22-4 record having seven points less than leader Regatas. Atenas lost their twenty second game in a row. They stay dead last with 27 lost games. Obras will meet at home San Martin (#16) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Atenas will play against Boca Jrs. (#14) in Buenos Aires and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Obras: V.Finetti 19+6reb+1ast, J.Celiz 14+5reb+1ast, J.Respaud 10+2reb+4ast, F.Ciarrocca 8+9reb+2ast, J.Lopez 8+3reb+1ast, M.Khoury 7+2reb+3ast
Atenas: T.Tomatis 23+12reb+4ast, F.Valfre 16+9reb+1ast, B.Imaz 7+2reb+1ast, A.Sosa 7+1reb+3ast, F.Gallo 6+1reb+1ast, S.Marconetti 3

Argentino - Atenas 84-68

Everything went according to plan in Junin where twelfth ranked Argentino (13-15) won against bottom-ranked Atenas (1-27) 84-68 on Wednesday. Strangely Atenas outrebounded Argentino 41-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Argentino made 8 blocks. Martino Caporaletti stepped up and scored 22 points and 5 blocks for the winners and guard Augusto Gennero (188-2003) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Argentino players scored in double figures. Argentino's coach Julio Mazzaro used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Benjamin Imaz responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and Tiago Tomatis scored 21 points and 9 rebounds. Argentino moved-up to eleventh place. Atenas lost their twenty second game in a row. They stay dead last with 27 lost games. Argentino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Atenas will play against Boca Jrs. (#14) in Buenos Aires and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Argentino: M.Caporaletti 22+4reb, F.Suarez 14+1reb+3ast, A.Gennero 14+7reb+2ast, F.Capelli 11+3reb, S.Capelli 9+5reb+6ast, L.Dominici 7+4reb+1ast
Atenas: B.Imaz 25+6reb+1ast, T.Tomatis 21+9reb+1ast, F.Valfre 8+7reb, S.Marconetti 4+5reb+2ast, A.Sosa 4+2reb+1ast, J.Farias 2+4reb

Obras - Penarol 91-64

There was no surprise in Buenos Aires where 11th ranked Penarol (12-17) was crushed by third ranked Obras (22-4) 91-64 on Wednesday. Obras dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Penarol's 30. They outrebounded Penarol 51-33 including a 38-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Obras made 9 blocks. Franco Ciarrocca stepped up and scored 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and point guard Juan Respaud (190-2005) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Obras players scored in double figures. Obras' coach Javier Ielmini felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Teo Martinez responded with 12 points and 7 rebounds and Gonzalo Aman scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Obras. They maintain third place with 22-4 record having seven points less than leader Regatas. Loser Penarol dropped to the twelfth position with 17 games lost. Obras will meet at home San Martin (#16) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Penarol will play against San Lorenzo (#13) in Almagra and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obras: F.Ciarrocca 19+7reb+3ast, J.Respaud 14+5reb+5ast, J.Lopez 13+10reb, N.Petri 12+1reb+1ast, V.Finetti 11+5reb+2ast, J.Celiz 5+1reb+2ast
Penarol: G.Aman 12+6reb+2ast, T.Martinez 12+7reb+2ast, M.Framiaan 11+2ast, B.Cincunegui 9+7reb+3ast, G.Rossi 9+5reb+5ast, L.Ledesma 7+5reb+1ast

Platense - Riachuelo LR 114-117

The most exciting game of round 37 in the LDD took place in Florida. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 5th ranked Platense (20-11) to seventh ranked Riachuelo (19-7) 117-114 on Tuesday evening. Riachuelo outrebounded Platense 56-45 including 17 on the offensive glass. 28 personal fouls committed by Platense helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Center Fabricio Diaz (205-2006) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 22 rebounds for the winners. Guard Joaquin Fernandez (189-2003) chipped in 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Santino Mazzucchelli (196-2004) produced 30 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Mariano Goicoechea (195-2004) added 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Four Riachuelo and five Platense players scored in double figures. Platense's coach Alejandro Perez tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Riachuelo moved-up to sixth place. Platense at the other side keeps the fifth position with 11 games lost. Riachuelo are looking forward to face league's second-placed Independ.O. in Olivia in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Platense will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: J.Fernandez 29+6reb+6ast, M.Corso 27+4reb+1ast, F.Diaz 25+22reb+3ast, J.Aguilar 11+14reb, F.Bustos 8+4reb, M.Caceres 6
Platense: S.Mazzucchelli 30+9reb+2ast, M.Goicoechea 29+5reb+5ast, M.Jara 17+4reb+3ast, J.Goncalves 15+4reb+1ast, V.Blazica 14+5reb+5ast, G.Pappalardi 5+1reb

Zarate - Boca Jrs. 58-68

No shocking result in a game when fourteenth ranked Boca Jrs (11-14) defeated on the road 17th ranked Zarate (6-20) 68-58 on Tuesday. Boca Jrs. outrebounded Zarate 54-42 including 39 on the defensive glass. Martin Torriani (189-2007) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and guard Tiago Drocezesky (193-2005) chipped in 10 points and 13 rebounds. Four Boca Jrs players scored in double figures. Boca Jrs' coach Gianluca Brignardello used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Gino Sciamanna responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and Jeronimo Genero scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Boca Jrs. maintains fourteenth place with 11-14 record. Loser Zarate keeps the seventeenth position with 20 games lost. Boca Jrs. will meet at home higher ranked Obera (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Zarate will play against San Martin (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Boca Jrs.: E.Juarez 15+10reb, M.Torriani 13+10reb+3ast, M.Fessia 10+6reb+1ast, T.Drocezesky 10+13reb+3ast, O.Donzino 9+7reb+1ast, T.Prome 9+3reb+1ast
Zarate: J.Genero 14+5reb, G.Sciamanna 12+11reb+1ast, V.Monzon 9+5reb+1ast, B.Neugebauer 8+2reb+2ast, T.Delia 8+10reb+1ast, T.Franco 4+7reb

Gimnasia - Penarol 85-83

There was an upset in Comodoro Rivadavia where higher ranked Penarol (12-17) was edged by nineteenth ranked Gimnasia CR (5-21) 85-83 on Tuesday. Gimnasia forced 24 Penarol turnovers. Point guard Jose Copesky (184-2006) stepped up and scored 24 points, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Ciro Melo chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Gimnasia CR players scored in double figures. Gimnasia CR's coach Gustavo Sapochnik used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side point guard Gian Rossi (185-2005) responded with 21 points and 4 assists and Mateo Framiaan scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Defending champion moved-up to eighteenth place. Loser Penarol dropped to the twelfth position with 17 games lost. Gimnasia will meet at home higher ranked San Martin (#16) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Penarol will play against San Lorenzo (#13) in Almagra and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: J.Copesky 24+3reb+5ast, V.Ayala 18+3reb+3ast, N.Santacroce 17+2reb+3ast, C.Melo 13+7reb+5ast, S.Dias 10+4reb+1ast, F.Uribe 3+3reb+2ast
Penarol: G.Rossi 21+3reb+4ast, M.Framiaan 18+6reb+1ast, G.Aman 14+2reb, L.Ledesma 10+2reb+1ast, B.Cincunegui 8+2reb, M.Chapero 6+8reb+2ast