Argentina and Chile to fight for title in Santiago de Chile

Juan Fernandez

Argentina wrapped up their ODESUR Games preliminary round campaign with another victory. They knocked down Chile 79:54 to ensure 4-0 record. Juan Emiliano Fernandez (196-G/F-91) and Nicolas Romani delivered 13 points each to pace the winners. Argentina secured a 34:19 halftime lead. They dominated throughout the second part of the game and raced to a well-deserved win. Selem Safar (190-SG-87) had 12 points for the winners. Jorge Schuler (199-F-87) responded with 14 points for Chile. Samuel Bravo (194-F-82) had 12 points in the loss. The teams will now meet again today in the Final.
Colombia rolled past Bolivia 88:42 in the final game of the preliminary round. Rodrigo Caicedo (180-PG-88) and Jorge Salazar delivered 13 points each to pace the winning part. Julio Mendoza (PG-78) answered with 13 points for Bolivia.