La Liga Round 30 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Ninth defeat of league's leader La Union (14-9) against eighth ranked Ferro (12-6) 84-69 was the most important game of the last round. Ferro forced 19 La Union turnovers. It was a good game for Paraguayan center Leonel Bettiga (208) who led his team to a victory with 17 points. Swingman Jonatan Torresi (190-1994) contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Ferro's coach Federico Fernandez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Brandon Beavers (188-2001, college: Lawrence Tech) replied with 7 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for La Union. Ferro maintains eighth position with 12-6 record. La Union lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with nine games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Independ.O.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Leading La Union (14-9) recorded its ninth loss in Buenos Aires. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Obras (14-7) 85-76. American guard Ty Sabin (190-1994, college: Ripon) scored 20 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and Pedro Barral chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Obras' coach Guido Fabbris allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Tomas Spano (183-1998) with 22 points and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all six shots). Obras have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. La Union lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with nine games lost. Obras will play against Platense (#15) in Florida in the next round which should be an easy win for them. La Union will have a break next round.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Independ.O. (14-6) against eighth ranked Gimnasia (13-9) on Tuesday night. Visiting Independ.O. was defeated by Gimnasia in a tough game in Comodoro Rivadavia 82-91. Martiniano Dato notched 22 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 15 points by Francisco Conrradi did not help to save the game for Independ.O.. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Gimnasia moved-up to seventh place. Independ.O. at the other side still keeps top position with six games lost. Gimnasia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independ.O. will play against San Lorenzo in Almagro and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 30: Quimsa beat Boca Juniors on the road 75-66. Obras won against Racing Ch. on its own court 75-65. Quimsa managed to outperform Platense in Santiado del Estero 86-85. San Martin managed to beat Boca Juniors at home 85-79.
The most impressive performance of 30th round was 22 points and 17 rebounds by Francisco Caffaro of Boca Juniors.



Boca Juniors - Quimsa 66-75

No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Quimsa (12-10) beat 14th ranked Boca Juniors (8-12) in Buenos Aires 75-66 on Sunday. American power forward Sam Freeman (208-2001, college: CSUSB, agency: Haylett Sports) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import Tyren Johnson (202-1988, college: Louisiana) supported him with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Four Quimsa players scored in double figures. Even 14 points by American guard Michael Smith (193-1995, college: CBU) did not help to save the game for Boca Juniors. The former international center Francisco Caffaro (216-2000, college: Santa Clara) added 11 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Quimsa moved-up to ninth place. Boca Juniors lost sixth consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the fourteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Platense. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Boca Juniors will play against Regatas (#5) in Corrientes and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: J.Tyren 17+9reb+1ast, R.Brandon 16+6reb+4ast, L.Leonardo 12+8reb, F.Sam 12+14reb+1ast, F.Diego 5+5ast, M.Solanas 5+1reb+1ast
Boca Juniors: M.Smith 14+4reb+1ast, M.Cuello 13+3reb+1ast, C.Francisco 11+6reb, S.Vega 6+3reb+3ast, L.Wayne 6+3reb, F.Giorgetti 5+5reb

Obras - Racing Ch. 75-65

Very expected game when 18th ranked Racing Ch. (7-16) lost to third ranked Obras (14-7) in Buenos Aires 65-75 on Monday. The former international point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) notched 14 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward Andrew Corum (201-1997, college: Virginia St.) supported him with 9 points and 6 rebounds. Even 13 points and 4 assists by point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) did not help to save the game for Racing Ch.. American guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) added 14 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Obras have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Racing Ch. lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighteenth position with 16 games lost. Obras will meet Platense (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Racing Ch. will play against Olimpico and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obras: B.Juan 14+6reb+3ast, S.Ty 12+3reb+1ast, Z.Federico 10+6reb, C.Andrew 9+6reb+1ast, B.Pedro 8+2reb+5ast, L.Joaquin 8+3reb
Racing Ch.: T.Cooper 14+2reb+4ast, J.Valinotti 13+4reb+4ast, N.Romano 12+6reb, S.Assum 7+2reb+2ast, D.McClenton 6+4reb+1ast, A.Barrales 4

Ferro - La Union 84-69

Ninth defeat of league's leader La Union (14-9) against eighth ranked Ferro (12-6) 84-69 was the most important game of the last round. Ferro forced 19 La Union turnovers. It was a good game for Paraguayan center Leonel Bettiga (208) who led his team to a victory with 17 points. Swingman Jonatan Torresi (190-1994) contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Five Ferro players scored in double figures. Ferro's coach Federico Fernandez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Brandon Beavers (188-2001, college: Lawrence Tech) replied with 7 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Alexis Elsener (195-1988, agency: Interperformances) added 10 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for La Union. Ferro maintains eighth position with 12-6 record. La Union lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with nine games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Independ.O.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ferro: L.Emiliano 19, L.Bettiga 17+4reb+2ast, T.Jonatan 16+5reb+1ast, P.Facundo 12+5reb+3ast, F.Rodriguez 10+9reb, M.Jano 6+4reb+4ast
La Union: A.Franco 13+4reb, J.Machuca 12+2reb+2ast, A.Elsener 10+8reb+1ast, S.Acevedo 8+6reb+2ast, B.Beavers 7+14reb+5ast, W.Graterol 6+5reb+2ast

Platense - Quimsa 85-86

Very predictable result when tenth ranked Quimsa (12-10) edged 15th ranked Platense (8-12) in Florida 86-85 on Tuesday. The former international Leonardo Lema (203-1998) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and American Tyren Johnson (202-1988, college: Louisiana) supported him with 9 points and 7 rebounds. Quimsa's coach Leandro Ramella used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 16 points and 7 rebounds by American forward Derrick Woods (203-1996, college: St.Peter's, agency: SLN) did not help to save the game for Platense. Swingman Julian Morales (195-1995) added 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Platense players scored in double figures. Quimsa moved-up to ninth place. Platense at the other side dropped to the fourteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Boca Juniors. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Platense will play against the league's second-placed Obras (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: L.Leonardo 26+10reb+1ast, J.Tyren 9+7reb+2ast, O.Sebastian 9+1reb+3ast, R.Brandon 9+2reb, F.Diego 8+2reb+2ast, M.Jerome 7+7reb
Platense: J.Morales 17+5reb+1ast, D.Woods 16+7reb+2ast, G.Juan 13+2reb+3ast, J.Cesar 12+3reb, E.Flor 7+9reb+6ast, B.Nicolas 6+1reb+1ast

Gimnasia - Independ.O. 91-82

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Independ.O. (14-6) against eighth ranked Gimnasia (13-9) on Tuesday night. Visiting Independ.O. was defeated by Gimnasia in a tough game in Comodoro Rivadavia 82-91. Point guard Martiniano Dato (188-2004) notched 22 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Emiliano Toretta (185-2001) supported him with 20 points and 6 assists. Even 15 points by the former international guard Francisco Conrradi (191-2003) did not help to save the game for Independ.O.. Guard Fortunato Rolfi (186-2001) added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Gimnasia and four Independ.O. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Gimnasia moved-up to seventh place. Independ.O. at the other side still keeps top position with six games lost. Gimnasia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independ.O. will play against San Lorenzo in Almagro and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: M.Dato 22+7reb+3ast, E.Toretta 20+4reb+6ast, C.Anyelo 13+6reb+3ast, C.Bryan 11+9reb, C.Marcos 11+5reb+1ast, C.Sebastian 6+2reb+2ast
Independ.O.: C.Francisco 15+4reb+2ast, V.Rolando 13+1reb+1ast, A.Caffaro 11+3reb, F.Enzo 10+3reb, T.Patricio 10+3reb+2ast, R.Fortunato 8+6reb+4ast

Obras - La Union 85-76

Leading La Union (14-9) recorded its ninth loss in Buenos Aires. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Obras (14-7) 85-76. Obras outrebounded La Union 37-26 including 24 on the defensive glass. American guard Ty Sabin (190-1994, college: Ripon) scored 20 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Pedro Barral (187-1994) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Obras' coach Guido Fabbris allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Tomas Spano (183-1998) with 22 points and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all six shots) and power forward Sebastian Acevedo (200-1990) scored 12 points. Obras have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. La Union lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with nine games lost. Obras will play against Platense (#15) in Florida in the next round which should be an easy win for them. La Union will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Obras: S.Ty 20+2reb+3ast, B.Pedro 15+5reb+4ast, B.Juan 9+2reb+1ast, D.Marcos 8+7reb, B.Jorge 8+5reb+1ast, Z.Federico 7+9reb+1ast
La Union: T.Spano 22+4ast, S.Acevedo 12+3reb+2ast, W.Graterol 10+4reb+1ast, A.Franco 8+4reb, T.Nuno 7+3reb+4ast, M.Mariano 5+3reb+1ast

San Martin - Boca Juniors 85-79

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Boca Juniors (8-12) lost to twelfth ranked San Martin (10-11) in Corrientes 79-85 on Wednesday. San Martin shot 29 for 40 from the free-throw line, while Boca Juniors only scored twelve points from the stripe. Point guard Victor Fernandez (180-1999) notched 18 points to lead the effort and the former international power forward Lautaro Berra (208-1998) supported him with 18 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four San Martin players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 22 points and 17 rebounds by the former international center Francisco Caffaro (216-2000, college: Santa Clara) did not help to save the game for Boca Juniors. The former international swingman Martin Cuello (193-1993) added 21 points. San Martin maintains twelfth position with 10-11 record. Boca Juniors lost sixth consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the fourteenth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Platense. San Martin will meet higher ranked Instituto (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Boca Juniors will play against Regatas (#5) in Corrientes and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Martin: V.Fernandez 18+4reb+2ast, B.Lautaro 18+4reb, A.Federico 14+7reb+1ast, M.Franco 13+3reb+4ast, S.Leonel 8+2reb, M.Daniel 7+4reb
Boca Juniors: C.Francisco 22+17reb+2ast, M.Cuello 21+3reb+2ast, F.Giorgetti 8+3reb, S.Vega 8+1reb+1ast, L.Faggiano 7+1reb+6ast, L.Wayne 6+2reb