La Liga Round 16 (Regular Season): Ferro keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Ferro as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Ferro defeated 9th ranked Gimnasia in Buenos Aires 84-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Gimnasia. Ferro looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) contributed with 13 points and 6 assists for the winners. Ecuadorian center Bryan Carabali (214-1999) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds for Gimnasia. Ferro (8-1) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Gimnasia at the other side dropped to the eleventh place with six games lost. Gimnasia will play next round against Penarol trying to get back on the winning streak. Ferro will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked La Union in Formosa.
Important game to mention about took place in Olivia. Third ranked Obras (7-4) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Independ.O. (6-3) 92-89 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Independ.O.. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Ty Sabin (190-1994, college: Ripon) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds and Marcos Delia who added 12 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side responded with 21 points. Independ.O.'s coach Martin Gonzalez tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Obras have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Obras went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Penarol. Independ.O. at the other side dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. Obras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independ.O. will play on the road against Atenas (#16) in Cordoba and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Obras (7-4) against fifth ranked Instituto (8-6) on Sunday night. Visiting Obras was defeated by Instituto in a tough game in Cordoba 71-79. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Obras. The winners were led by Keylan Boone who scored that evening 17 points and 6 rebounds. Even 17 points and 5 assists by Juan Brussino did not help to save the game for Obras. Instituto moved-up to third place. Loser Obras dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Penarol. Instituto will meet Obera (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Obras will have a break next round.

In the last two games of round 16 Boca Juniors beat Quimsa on the road 71-61. Penarol lost to Obera on its own court 71-87.



Quimsa - Boca Juniors 61-71

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked Boca Juniors (7-6) beat 12th ranked Quimsa (5-6) in Santiado del Estero 71-61 on Friday. The winners were led by Francisco Caffaro who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and the former international point guard Lucas Faggiano (188-1989, college: LIU Brooklyn) supported him with 16 points and 4 assists. Even 11 points and 8 rebounds by the former international Leonardo Lema (203-1998) did not help to save the game for Quimsa. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) added 11 points for lost side. Quimsa's coach Leandro Ramella let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending champion moved-up to sixth place. Loser Quimsa keeps the twelfth position with six games lost. Boca Juniors will meet at home bottom-ranked Argentino (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Quimsa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Boca Juniors: F.Caffaro 16+11reb+1ast, F.Lucas 16+4reb+4ast, F.Romeao 10+3reb+1ast, G.Franco 8+2reb, B.Agustin 5+3reb+1ast, W.Langston 4+2reb
Quimsa: B.Robinson 11+4reb+3ast, L.Lema 11+8reb+1ast, C.Negron 10+3reb, S.Matias 9+1reb, S.Orresta 8+4reb+3ast, D.Figueredo 5+3reb+1ast

Independ.O. - Obras 89-92

Important game to mention about took place in Olivia. Third ranked Obras (7-4) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Independ.O. (6-3) 92-89 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Independ.O.. They outrebounded Independ.O. 47-31 including a 38-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Independ.O. was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Ty Sabin (190-1994, college: Ripon) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds and the former international center Marcos Delia (209-1992) who added 12 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side responded with 21 points and the former international center Agustin Caffaro (211-1995) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Five Obras and four Independ.O. players scored in double figures. Independ.O.'s coach Martin Gonzalez tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Obras have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Obras went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Penarol. Independ.O. at the other side dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. Obras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independ.O. will play on the road against Atenas (#16) in Cordoba and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Obras: S.Ty 26+12reb+1ast, C.Andrew 13+5reb, D.Marcos 12+12reb+3ast, Z.Federico 11+4reb, M.Marcos 10+6reb+2ast, B.Juan 7+2reb+3ast
Independ.O.: V.Rolando 21+3reb+2ast, A.Caffaro 16+8reb+1ast, R.Fortunato 15+4reb+4ast, F.Enzo 10+1reb, T.Patricio 10+3reb+2ast, N.Marcucci 9+4reb+3ast

Ferro - Gimnasia 84-72

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Ferro as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Ferro defeated 9th ranked Gimnasia in Buenos Aires 84-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Gimnasia. Ferro looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Eduardo Vasirani who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) contributed with 13 points and 6 assists for the winners. Ecuadorian center Bryan Carabali (214-1999) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and Cuban swingman Marcos Chacon (194-2003) added 13 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Gimnasia. Five Gimnasia players scored in double figures. Ferro (8-1) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Gimnasia at the other side dropped to the eleventh place with six games lost. Gimnasia will play next round against Penarol trying to get back on the winning streak. Ferro will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked La Union in Formosa.
Top scorers:
Ferro: E.Vasirani 22+9reb+2ast, G.Rodrigo 15+3ast, L.Emiliano 13+2reb+6ast, T.Jonatan 10+1reb, D.Jose 8+4reb, M.Jano 7+6reb+6ast
Gimnasia: M.Chacon 13+5reb+1ast, B.Carabali 11+10reb+1ast, T.Emiliano 11+4reb+2ast, A.Cisneros 11+4reb, J.Cardenas 10+3reb, M.Cosolito 8+3reb+2ast

Penarol - Obera 71-87

There was an upset when higher ranked Penarol (7-4) lost to eleventh ranked Obera (6-4) in Mar del Plata 71-87 on Saturday. The winners were led by Agustin Brocal (191-1997) who scored that evening 27 points and 4 steals and Bruno Sansimoni (194-1996) supported him with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 24 points and 8 rebounds by the former international guard Agustin Perez (192-1999) did not help to save the game for Penarol. The former international point guard Lucas Faggiano (188-1989, college: LIU Brooklyn) added 6 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Penarol's coach Leonardo Costa let to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Obera moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Regatas. Loser Penarol keeps the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Obras. Obera will meet at home higher ranked Instituto (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Penarol will play against Gimnasia in Comodoro Rivadavia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obera: B.Agustin 27+4reb+3ast, S.Bruno 17+7reb+5ast, V.Will 13+7reb+1ast, A.Lucas 9+8reb+6ast, D.Daviyon 9+5reb+1ast, N.Quiroga 7+2reb+1ast
Penarol: A.Perez 24+8reb, F.Vazquez 11+2reb+3ast, L.Guerra 6+3reb+6ast, B.Ivan 6+9reb+2ast, N.Hoover 6, A.Thornton 5+1reb+1ast

Instituto - Obras 79-71

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Obras (7-4) against fifth ranked Instituto (8-6) on Sunday night. Visiting Obras was defeated by Instituto in a tough game in Cordoba 71-79. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Obras. The winners were led by American forward Keylan Boone (203-2000, college: UNLV) who scored that evening 17 points and 6 rebounds and guard Nicolas Copello (193-1992) supported him with 10 points and 5 rebounds. Four Instituto players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 5 assists by the former international point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) did not help to save the game for Obras. The former international center Marcos Delia (209-1992) added 13 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Instituto moved-up to third place. Loser Obras dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Penarol. Instituto will meet Obera (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Obras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Instituto: B.Keylan 17+6reb, M.Tomas 14+3reb, L.Vildoza 13+3reb+1ast, C.Nicolas 10+5reb+3ast, H.Ahmed 9+1reb+1ast, W.Gaston 8+3reb+3ast
Obras: J.Brussino 17+2reb+5ast, M.Delia 13+11reb, T.Sabin 12+4reb+1ast, F.Zezular 6+4reb+2ast, M.Mata 6+2reb+2ast, A.Corum 6+8reb