Olivinha Rodriguez
Semifinals
Argentina - Brazil 82-88
In historic derby between this two National Teams, Brazil was winner side this time. They overcame Argentina by 6 and made it to the big final and chance to win gold medal. Half time was finished in Brazil favor with +3, then third quarter was finished with tie results (16:16) and last ten minutes, Brazil was better again for 3 points and made it to final results of 82:88 in total. For Brazil on this game we have even 6 players who scored 10 or more points, best was Olivinha Rodriguez (203-F-83) with 16 points and 8 rebounds, he was followed by Fulvio de Assis (188-PG-81) with 19 points and 6 rebounds. For losing side Nicolas Romano (200-F-87) scored 12 points, same as Franco Balbi (185-PG-89).
In final game, Brazil be playing against home team, Venezuela.
Venezuela - Uruguay 74-62
After beating Uruguay, Venezuela made it to final of South American tournament. They were better then Uruguayan side by 12 point difference. They lose only first ten minutes in the game with 3 points, but then they started playing more seriously. Bench players scored more points then starting five (38-36). For Venezuela most efficient was David Cubillan (181-PG-87, college: Marquette, agency: Pro Sports) with 16 points, also Nestor Colmenares (203-PF-87, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) had nice game with 7 points and 12 rebounds for total index of 18. For losing side two players scored 15 point each, Bruno Fitipaldo (183-PG-91, agency: Pro Sports) and Mauricio Aguiar (197-F-83, agency: Pro Sports). Also, Fitipaldo catches 8 rebounds and had 8 assists.
Places 5-8
Bolivia - Chile 55-70Nicolas Carvacho (208-F/C-97) led his National Team, Chile to one more victory on this tournament. He scored 13 points and had amazingly 15 rebounds. He get help from
Ignacio Carrion (202-F-93) with 14 points and that was easy, 15 point win for Chile against Bolivia.
Axel Veizaga (182-PG-96) scored 14 points and had 6 rebounds for losing side who only win last quarter for proud win by 15, as they won last quarter with 22:13.
Paraguay - Colombia 58-82Columbia won game against Paraguay with pretty huge margin. They won all four quarter for decisive win. They were led by
Michael Jackson (197-F/G-87) with 24 points, also
Rodrigo Caicedo (180-PG-88) scored 16 points and have 7 rebounds and
John Hernandez (207-C-84) scored 15 points with 11 rebounds. For losing side
Alejandro Peralta (195-F-91) scored 11 points and had 6 rebounds.