Round 18 (Regular Season): Quimsa lose to Nacional

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Argentinian Quimsa (3-2) recorded its second loss in Montevideo on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Uruguayan Nacional (3-3) 78-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Quimsa. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Nacional made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American power forward Eric Anderson (204-1993, college: New Haven) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. point guard Alejandro Acosta (189-1989) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) who recorded 11 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nacional moved-up to second place, which they share with Real Esteli. Defending Argentinian champion Quimsa still keeps top position with two games lost. Nacional will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Quimsa will play on the road against Sao Paulo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Rio de Janeiro. First ranked Brazilian Flamengo faced second-best Uruguayan Hebraica. Host Flamengo (5-1) smashed guests from Montevideo (2-3) 111-76. It was a good game for forward Kayo Goncalves (203-1999, college: USA) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 6 rebounds. Martin Cuello contributed with 21 points and 4 assists for the winners. American center Franklin Hassell (205-1988, college: ODU) replied with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Hebraica. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Flamengo have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-1 record. Defending Uruguayan champion Hebraica keeps the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Sao Paulo. Flamengo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hebraica will play on the road against Boca in Buenos Aires and it may be a tough game between close rivals.




Flamengo - Hebraica 111-76

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Rio de Janeiro. First ranked Brazilian Flamengo faced second-best Uruguayan Hebraica. Host Flamengo (5-1) smashed guests from Montevideo (2-3) 111-76. Flamengo outrebounded Hebraica 39-24 including 25 on the defensive glass. Flamengo players were unselfish on offense dishing 32 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Hebraica's players. It was a good game for forward Kayo Goncalves (203-1999, college: USA) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 6 rebounds. Argentinian Martin Cuello (193-1993) contributed with 21 points and 4 assists for the winners. Five Flamengo players scored in double figures. American center Franklin Hassell (205-1988, college: ODU) replied with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Italian-Uruguayan point guard Luciano Parodi (182-1994) added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Hebraica. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Flamengo have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-1 record. Defending Uruguayan champion Hebraica keeps the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Sao Paulo. Flamengo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hebraica will play on the road against Boca in Buenos Aires and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: K.Goncalves 23+6reb+1ast, M.Cuello 21+2reb+4ast, G.Pereira 17+3reb+3ast, D.Louzada 14+5reb+1ast, D.Scott 13+8reb+1ast, M.Tavares 12+2reb+1ast
Hebraica: E.Oglivie 17+2reb, F.Hassell 16+7reb, L.Parodi 14+5reb+3ast, B.Garcia 9+2reb+3ast, J.Williams 6+2reb+1ast, F.Martin 6

Nacional - Quimsa 78-72

Top ranked Argentinian Quimsa (3-2) recorded its second loss in Montevideo on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Uruguayan Nacional (3-3) 78-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Quimsa. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Nacional made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American power forward Eric Anderson (204-1993, college: New Haven) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. Point guard Alejandro Acosta (189-1989) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) who recorded 11 points and 9 rebounds and guard Fortunato Rolfi (186-2001) added 11 points and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nacional moved-up to second place, which they share with Real Esteli. Defending Argentinian champion Quimsa still keeps top position with two games lost. Nacional will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Quimsa will play on the road against Sao Paulo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nacional: G.Semiglia 18+3reb, A.Acosta 17+3reb+5ast, E.Anderson 14+14reb+5ast, S.Ottonello 9+6reb+1ast, D.Alvarez 7+3reb+2ast, A.Agarbado 5+1reb
Quimsa: R.Fortunato 11+3reb+4ast, J.Brussino 11+1reb+4ast, C.Ramirez 11+9reb+1ast, E.Vasirani 9+5reb+2ast, T.Gallizzi 8+3reb, B.Robinson 6+2reb+2ast