Argentina and Brazil advance into Final in Chaco

- September 19, 2015

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Nico Aguirre

SEMIFINALS

Argentina - Paraguay 20-0

Brazil - Chile 59-55
Brazil held off Chile in a tough semifinal battle in Chaco. Rafael Munford (192-G/F-98) tossed in 16 points and pulled down 7 rebounds to lead the effort. Chile rallied to a comfortable 32:23 halftime lead. But Brazil turned things around in the second half. They got within four points at the final break. Brazil went on an 18:10 run in the fourth period and snatched the victory. Caue Pereira provided 8 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Nicolas Aguirre (176-PG-97) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds for Chile.

5-8 Place

Uruguay - Colombia 20-0

Venezuela - Ecuador 91-62
Venezuela held off Ecuador to set up the clash versus Uruguay for the fifth position at the tournament. Jose Bracho (SG) posted 26 points and 6 rebounds to lead the winners. Venezuela claimed a 36:33 halftime lead. They went on a strong 32:16 rally in the third period to clear off for good. Francisco Bedoya responded with 13 points for Ecuador.