La Liga Round 40 (Regular Season): Quimsa keep a leadership position

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Quimsa as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Quimsa defeated 9th ranked Obras in Santiado del Estero 89-81. Worth to mention a great performance of American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 5 assists and point guard Diego Figueredo (185-1991, agency: BIG) who added 14 points during the contest. At the losing side Federico Zezular (198-2001) responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quimsa (19-10) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Obras lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 11 games lost. Obras will play next round against Olimpico trying to get back on the winning streak. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
The game in Formosa was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Ferro (17-11) played at the court of sixth ranked La Union (18-12). La Union did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 91-72. The winners were led by American guard Brandon Beavers (188-2001, college: Lawrence Tech) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and Mariano Marina supported him with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 19 points by forward Alejandro Diez (201-1987) did not help to save the game for Ferro. La Union have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Ferro lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. La Union will play against league's second-placed Independ.O. in Olivia in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ferro will play on the road against Penarol (#10) in Mar del Plata and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Cordoba supposed to be also quite interesting. 7th ranked Regatas (16-13) played at the court of eighth ranked Instituto (17-13). Instituto smashed Regatas 97-67 on Monday. Javier Saiz fired 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Andres Jaime produced 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Instituto have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Regatas at the other side dropped to the eighth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 40: Union lost to Racing Ch. on the opponent's court 80-84. Obera managed to outperform Ferro in a home game 84-80. Penarol recorded a loss to Boca Juniors on the road 86-70.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points and 8 rebounds by Francisco Caffaro of Boca Juniors.



La Union - Ferro 91-72

The game in Formosa was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Ferro (17-11) played at the court of sixth ranked La Union (18-12). La Union did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 91-72. La Union made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three nailing 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. The winners were led by American guard Brandon Beavers (188-2001, college: Lawrence Tech) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) supported him with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five La Union players scored in double figures. Even 19 points by forward Alejandro Diez (201-1987) did not help to save the game for Ferro. point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) added 13 points for lost side. La Union have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Ferro lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. La Union will play against league's second-placed Independ.O. in Olivia in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ferro will play on the road against Penarol (#10) in Mar del Plata and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
La Union: B.Brandon 21+10reb+6ast, G.Windi 17+6reb, M.Marina 13+6reb+4ast, E.Alexis 13+4reb, A.Sebastian 11+4reb, M.Jonatan 6
Ferro: D.Alejandro 19+4reb, E.Lezcano 13+4reb+3ast, A.Peacock 12+6reb, F.Pinero 8+1reb, J.Defelippo 7+4reb+3ast, B.Leonel 6+4reb+1ast

Racing Ch. - Union SF 84-80

There was an upset in Chivilcoy where higher ranked Union (11-16) was defeated by eighteenth ranked Racing Ch. (10-20) 84-80 on Monday. Racing Ch. made 28-of-32 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Strangely Union outrebounded Racing Ch. 39-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. Point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) fired 23 points (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) for the winners. The former international guard Nicolas Romano (200-1987) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Racing Ch. players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Franco Balbi (189-1989) produced 20 points and 4 assists and American power forward Theo Akwuba (210-2000, college: Ole Miss) added 15 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Union SF's coach Maximiliano Seigorman rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Racing Ch. moved-up to seventeenth place. Union lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Platense. Racing Ch. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Union will play against Argentino (#19) in Junin and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Racing Ch.: V.Joaquin 23+4reb+1ast, R.Nicolas 14+5reb+1ast, C.Thomas 12+5reb+1ast, B.Alejo 10+2reb+4ast, A.Santiago 10+1reb+1ast, R.Manuel 8+5reb+1ast
Union SF: F.Balbi 20+3reb+4ast, D.Hure 16+4reb+1ast, T.Akwuba 15+10reb, E.Basabe 9+6reb+1ast, M.Cabrera 7+4reb+4ast, F.Chamorro 6+4reb+2ast

Instituto - Regatas 97-67

The game in Cordoba supposed to be also quite interesting. 7th ranked Regatas (16-13) played at the court of eighth ranked Instituto (17-13). Instituto smashed Regatas 97-67 on Monday. Instituto dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Regatas' 30. Instituto looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international Javier Saiz (206-1994) fired 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international point guard Leandro Vildoza (180-1994) chipped in 13 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Instituto players scored in double figures. point guard Andres Jaime (184-2000) produced 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international power forward Tayavek Gallizzi (206-1993) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Instituto have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Regatas at the other side dropped to the eighth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Instituto: M.Tomas 19+2reb+1ast, S.Javier 16+7reb+4ast, W.Gaston 13+4reb+7ast, L.Vildoza 13+8reb+5ast, C.Nicolas 12+1reb+3ast, F.Moussa 8+2reb+1ast
Regatas: T.Gallizzi 12+8reb, M.Chiarini 10+1reb, J.Andres 10+8reb+5ast, C.Ramirez 9+4reb+1ast, J.Corbalan 7+2reb+1ast, S.Lugo 6+4reb

Obera - Ferro 84-80

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Obera and 5th ranked Ferro had identical 17-10 record. This time Obera used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Buenos Aires 84-80 on Tuesday night. Obera looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American-Mexican forward Daviyon Draper (200-1994, college: FIU) fired 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Santiago Barrales (189-1998) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Five Obera players scored in double figures. point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) produced 17 points and Jose Defelippo (186-1997) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Obera (18-10) moved-up to third place. Ferro lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. Obera will meet at home league's second-placed Independ.O. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ferro will play against Penarol (#10) in Mar del Plata and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obera: D.Daviyon 21+5reb+3ast, V.Will 15+7reb+2ast, B.Agustin 11+4reb+3ast, A.Lucas 11+4reb+6ast, B.Santiago 11+10reb+3ast, S.Bruno 10+1reb+4ast
Ferro: E.Lezcano 17+3reb+2ast, J.Defelippo 16+3reb+2ast, J.Martinez 13+5reb+1ast, R.Gallegos 9+5reb, D.Alejandro 8+2reb+1ast, B.Leonel 8+5reb+2ast

Quimsa - Obras 89-81

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Quimsa as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Quimsa defeated 9th ranked Obras in Santiado del Estero 89-81. Worth to mention a great performance of American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 5 assists and point guard Diego Figueredo (185-1991, agency: BIG) who added 14 points during the contest. At the losing side Federico Zezular (198-2001) responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Andrew Corum (201-1997, college: Virginia St.) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Five Quimsa and four Obras players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quimsa (19-10) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Obras lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 11 games lost. Obras will play next round against Olimpico trying to get back on the winning streak. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: R.Brandon 15+2reb+5ast, F.Diego 14+3reb+2ast, F.Ruesga 12+5reb, L.Leonardo 12+6reb, J.Tyren 11+3reb, M.Jerome 10+5reb+1ast
Obras: F.Zezular 14+5reb, T.Sabin 14+3reb+1ast, M.Delia 11+6reb+1ast, A.Corum 11+7reb, F.Inyaco 11+1ast, P.Barral 7+2reb+9ast

Boca Juniors - Penarol 86-70

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Buenos Aires where 10th ranked Penarol (15-14) was defeated by eleventh ranked Boca Juniors (14-13) 86-70 on Tuesday. Boca Juniors made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Boca Juniors outrebounded Penarol 42-28 including 29 on the defensive glass. The former international swingman Martin Cuello (193-1993) fired 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Francisco Caffaro (216-2000, college: Santa Clara) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. Four Boca Juniors players scored in double figures. The former international guard Agustin Perez (192-1999) produced 18 points and the former international center Ivan Basualdo (203-1990) added 9 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion maintains eleventh position with 14-13 record. Loser Penarol keeps the tenth place with 14 games lost. Boca Juniors will meet at home Atenas (#18) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Penarol will play against Ferro (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Boca Juniors: C.Martin 14+5reb+3ast, S.Santiago 13+1reb+4ast, F.Caffaro 13+8reb, G.Franco 12+3reb+1ast, F.Lucas 9+3reb+1ast, S.Michael 8+7reb+1ast
Penarol: A.Perez 18+4reb+2ast, L.Guerra 11+2reb+4ast, A.Thornton 11+2reb, B.Ivan 9+5reb+5ast, F.Vazquez 8+4reb, S.Armand 6+3reb+3ast