La Liga Argentina Round 4 (Regular Season): La Union defeat Racing A.

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Racing A. (3-1) in Colon on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by top-ranked La Union (2-0) 94-77. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. La Union made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Racing A. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Guido Cabrera (188-2000) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 4 assists. Guard Matias Caire (188-1999) contributed with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Venezuelan power forward Fernando Fuenmayor (201-2000) replied with 20 points and 5 rebounds for Racing A.Racing A.'s coach Juan Boadaz rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. La Union moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Racing A. at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost.
Villa Mitre's fans can celebrate the first win of their team.The victory is especially important as they edged much higher ranked Dep Norte (1-2) 85-82. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 8 rebounds and Federico Harina who added 21 points and 5 assists during the contest. Villa Mitre's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side point guard Guido Cabrera (188-2000) responded with 28 points and 6 rebounds. Villa Mitre (1-0) left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with Quilmes and Pico FC. Dep Norte at the other side dropped to the tenth position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Lanus' fans can celebrate the first win of their team after one consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they outplayed much higher ranked Pergamino (1-1) on the road game in Pergamino 90-66 on Sunday. The winners were led by Alejo Sacchi who scored that evening 17 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds by Emanual Shepherd did not help to save the game for Pergamino. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lanus left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with defeated Pergamino.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Amancay lost to undefeated Caroya on the road 58-70. Comunicaciones won against Riojana on its own court 87-79. Rivadavia managed to outperform Independiente in a road game 90-72. Provincial managed to beat Ciclista at home 82-77. Racing A. defeated Rocamora on the opponent's court 78-74. Winless Colon was beaten by Hindu in a home game 77-81. Winless U.Mar del Plata was destroyed by C.Entrerriano on the road 104-84. Suardi managed to outperform Estudiantes T. on its own court 101-83.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 23 points and 9 rebounds by Joe Hampton of Estudiantes T..



La Union - Racing A. 94-77

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Racing A. (3-1) in Colon on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by top-ranked La Union (2-0) 94-77. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. La Union made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Racing A. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Guido Cabrera (188-2000) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 4 assists. Guard Matias Caire (188-1999) contributed with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Venezuelan power forward Fernando Fuenmayor (201-2000) replied with 20 points and 5 rebounds and Ecuadorian power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) added 11 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Racing A.Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Racing A.'s coach Juan Boadaz rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. La Union moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Racing A. at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost.
Top scorers:
La Union: C.Guido 29+2reb+4ast, C.Matias 20+5reb+4ast, N.Henriques 15+2reb+3ast, A.Rodrigo 12+7reb+1ast, V.Salamone 9+4reb, M.Alvaro 4+7reb+8ast
Racing A.: F.Fuenmayor 20+5reb, L.Tiago 12+1reb, F.Mariano 12+1reb+3ast, M.Nunez 11+6reb+3ast, L.Silva 5+1reb, T.Jose 4+3reb

Caroya - Amancay 70-58

No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Caroya (2-0) beat 7th ranked Amancay (1-2) in Colonia Caroya 70-58 on Sunday. The winners were led by Julian Garate who scored that evening 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and point guard Juan Frontera (178-2002) supported him with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Caroya players scored in double figures. Caroya's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 13 points and 7 rebounds by Pablo Osores (194-1986) did not help to save the game for Amancay. Federico Harina (186-1991) added 15 points for lost side. Caroya moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Amancay dropped to the tenth position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Caroya: J.Garate 16+5reb+2ast, F.Juan 14+5reb+4ast, L.Tomas 13+4reb+3ast, W.Maurice 12+9reb+1ast, A.Jure 11+4reb+3ast, I.Segura 4+4reb
Amancay: P.Diego 15+4reb+1ast, M.Araujo 14+4reb+1ast, P.Osores 13+7reb+1ast, B.Matias 7+2reb, A.Juan 3+6reb+1ast, C.Echevarria 3+8reb+1ast

Villa Mitre - Dep Norte 85-82

Villa Mitre's fans can celebrate the first win of their team.The victory is especially important as they edged much higher ranked Dep Norte (1-2) 85-82. Villa Mitre players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Franco Pennacchiotti who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 8 rebounds and Federico Harina (186-1991) who added 21 points and 5 assists during the contest. Villa Mitre's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side point guard Guido Cabrera (188-2000) responded with 28 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Manuel Alonso (195-1999, agency: BIG) scored 24 points and 8 rebounds. Villa Mitre (1-0) left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with Quilmes and Pico FC. Dep Norte at the other side dropped to the tenth position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: H.Federico 21+1reb+5ast, F.Pennacchiotti 18+8reb+3ast, I.Manuel 17+3reb+1ast, S.Fabian 9+7reb+7ast, A.Blanco 8+5reb+3ast, G.Emilio 6+1reb
Dep Norte: M.Juan 28+6reb+3ast, M.Alonso 24+8reb+3ast, G.Reale 11+5reb, C.Federico 5+2reb+4ast, C.Cupulutti 5+4reb+1ast, L.Marco 5+1reb

Pergamino - Lanus 66-90

Lanus' fans can celebrate the first win of their team after one consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they outplayed much higher ranked Pergamino (1-1) on the road game in Pergamino 90-66 on Sunday. Lanus looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by Alejo Sacchi who scored that evening 17 points and 5 rebounds and forward Martin Franchino (201-1993) supported him with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds by Canadian power forward Emanual Shepherd (203-1995, college: Southern) did not help to save the game for Pergamino. point guard Juan Frontera (178-2002) added 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lanus left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with defeated Pergamino.
Top scorers:
Lanus: A.Sacchi 17+5reb, S.Brandon 14+1reb+1ast, F.Martin 13+5reb+2ast, H.Michael 12+2reb+1ast, D.Lucas 10+1reb+6ast, E.Merchant 8+10reb+1ast
Pergamino: E.Shepherd 21+11reb+1ast, R.Nicolas 10+10reb+4ast, J.Martin Bello 10+2reb+6ast, M.Gandoy 10+5reb+1ast, Q.Tomas 7+4reb, J.Slider 6+3reb+2ast

Comunicaciones - Riojana 87-79

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Riojana (0-1) lost to top-ranked Comunicaciones (2-0) in Mercedes 79-87 on Sunday. Comunicaciones dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Riojana's 24. They outrebounded Riojana 58-35 including a 40-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by point guard Lucas Machuca (185-1992) who scored that evening 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and Spanish-Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) supported him with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Even 19 points and 8 rebounds by power forward Juan Abeiro (200-1988) did not help to save the game for Riojana. Mateo Beigier (187-2001) added 15 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Four Riojana players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Comunicaciones moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Riojana still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: M.Lucas 20+6reb+7ast, P.Franger 18+8reb+2ast, L.Phillip 13+14reb+1ast, A.Tomas 10+3reb+1ast, B.Agustin 9+4reb+2ast, B.Raymon 8+7reb
Riojana: J.Luis Abeiro 19+8reb+2ast, V.Matias 17+4reb+1ast, M.Beigier 15+7reb+2ast, R.Juan 14+2reb, C.Mateo 7+2reb, F.Diaz 3+4reb

Independiente - Rivadavia 72-90

Very predictable result when eighth ranked Rivadavia (2-1) won against bottom-ranked Independiente (0-3) in Santiago del Estero 90-72 on Sunday. Rivadavia looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by Simon Hunt-Ramirez who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds and power forward Tobias Cravero (197-1999) supported him with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds by Matias Morera (191-1999) did not help to save the game for Independiente. Adrian Lange (185-2005) added 11 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Five Rivadavia and four Independiente players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rivadavia moved-up to third place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Independiente still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with U.Mar del Plata.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: S.Hunt-Ramirez 22+17reb+1ast, C.Tobias 17+6reb+2ast, F.Llanos 16+3reb+5ast, P.Mateo 15+6ast, F.Capponi 11+2reb+3ast, G.Zondrick 6+3reb+2ast
Independiente: M.Morera 16+10reb+1ast, C.Aldimir 12+5reb, C.Amicucci 12+5reb+1ast, A.Lange 11+7reb+2ast, J.Baeza 9+6ast, F.Campos 6+2reb

Provincial - Ciclista 82-77

Everything could happen in Rosario at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Provincial and 8th ranked Ciclista had identical 1-1 record. This time Provincial used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Junin 82-77 on Monday night. Provincial looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by Ecuadorian Abraham Barahona (195-2003) who scored that evening 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and swingman Federico Gobetti (192-1999) supported him with 19 points and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 23 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists by Valentin Costa (182-1999, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Ciclista. Naturalized Italian center Damian Tintorelli (205-1981) added 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ciclista's coach Julian Pagura tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Provincial (2-1) moved-up to third place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Ciclista dropped to the tenth position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Provincial: B.Abraham 19+6reb+2ast, G.Federico 19+3reb+5ast, B.Adrian 16+4reb+2ast, A.Matias 12+3reb+5ast, G.Gaston 9+6reb+6ast, G.Torres 7+7reb+1ast
Ciclista: V.Costa 23+11reb+7ast, D.Tintorelli 17+8reb+2ast, F.Lombardi 12+2reb+3ast, J.Salazar 11+1reb+6ast, T.Pereyra 9+8reb+1ast, D.Prinzio Piero 3+4reb

Rocamora - Racing A. 74-78

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Racing A. (3-1) defeated on the road bottom-ranked Rocamora (0-2) 78-74 on Monday. Racing A. made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. Racing A. outrebounded Rocamora 44-30 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Ecuadorian power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) who scored that evening 15 points and 9 rebounds and forward Rafael Rosende (198-1997) supported him with 9 points and 13 rebounds. Even 16 points and 5 rebounds by Ecuadorian Abraham Barahona (195-2003) did not help to save the game for Rocamora. Swingman Federico Gobetti (192-1999) added 10 points and 8 assists for lost side. Five Rocamora players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Racing A. keeps a position of league leader. Loser Rocamora still closes the standings with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Racing A.: S.Luciano 21+1reb, N.Matias 15+9reb+3ast, M.Fernandez 14+4reb+2ast, R.Rafael 9+13reb+1ast, F.Fernando 7+6reb, F.German 4
Rocamora: J.Fernandez 16+5reb+1ast, O.Valentino 16+5reb+1ast, C.Agustin 16+3reb+1ast, M.Franco 12+7reb, J.Tomas 10+4reb+8ast, A.Maximiliano 2+2reb

Colon SF - Hindu 77-81

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Colon (0-4) lost to ninth ranked Hindu (2-2) in Santa Fe 77-81 on Monday. The winners were led by Carlos Buemo (194-1996) who scored that evening 18 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) supported him with 23 points. Even 22 points and 8 rebounds by Ecuadorian power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) did not help to save the game for Colon. Forward Rafael Rosende (198-1997) added 17 points for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Hindu maintains ninth position with 2-2 record. Loser Colon SF still closes the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Hindu: L.Tomas 23+2reb+2ast, B.Carlos 18+9reb+3ast, S.Bruno 16+5reb+3ast, H.KJ 10+5reb, B.Santiago 7+9reb+3ast, L.Giacchino 5+1reb
Colon SF: F.Hans 22+8reb+1ast, G.Federico 17+1reb+3ast, F.Bautista 16+3reb, A.Jaimes 10+10reb+1ast, F.Joaquin 7+3reb+3ast, C.Santiago 3+2reb+1ast

C.Entrerriano - U.Mar del Plata 104-84

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked C.Entrerriano (2-1) crushed bottom-ranked U.Mar del Plata (0-3) in Gualeguaychu 104-84 on Monday. Strangely U.Mar del Plata outrebounded C.Entrerriano 45-31 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by naturalized Italian Mario Ghersetti (201-1981) who scored that evening 20 points and Nicolas Reynoso supported him with 15 points and 4 assists. Even 20 points and 9 rebounds by Carlos Buemo (194-1996) did not help to save the game for U.Mar del Plata. Matias Bernardini (190-1994) added 11 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Five C.Entrerriano and four U.Mar del Plata players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. C.Entrerriano moved-up to third place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser U.Mar del Plata still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Independiente.
Top scorers:
C.Entrerriano: G.Mario 20+4reb+1ast, M.Aquiles 18+2reb+2ast, N.Reynoso 15+4reb+4ast, C.Johu 13+6reb, J.Siboldi 12+2reb+2ast, P.Marcos 11+5reb+1ast
U.Mar del Plata: C.Matias 20+9reb+1ast, A.Yarza 11+4reb+4ast, M.Bernardini 11+8reb+2ast, M.Mateo 10+6reb, G.Navarro 9+2reb+3ast, B.Juan 6+5reb+3ast

Suardi - Estudiantes T. 101-83

There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Estudiantes T. (2-1) lost on the road to eighth ranked Suardi (2-1) 101-83 on Monday. Suardi dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Estudiantes T.'s 34. Suardi forced 21 Estudiantes T. turnovers. It was a great shooting night for Suardi especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. The winners were led by Santiago Calderon (190) who scored that evening 26 points and 5 steals and Pablo Martinez supported him with 22 points. Even 23 points and 9 rebounds by American forward Joe Hampton (203-1998, college: LBSU) did not help to save the game for Estudiantes T.. Federico Pedano (194-2000) added 13 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Suardi moved-up to third place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated Estudiantes T..
Top scorers:
Suardi: C.Santiago 26+1reb+2ast, P.Martinez 22+4reb+1ast, L.Luciano 13+6reb+1ast, K.Mirko 10+2reb, G.Fino 10+9reb+3ast, S.Braida 9+3ast
Estudiantes T.: J.Hampton 23+9reb+1ast, F.Pedano 13+5reb, M.Ceppo 12+2reb, B.Matias 10+2reb, A.DJ 7+2reb+1ast, R.Juan 6+2reb+2ast