Metropolitan Round 13: Cordon lose to Tabare

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Cordon (4-3) and eleventh ranked Tabare (2-5) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Cordon was defeated by Tabare in a tough game in Tabare 78-84. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Cordon's 32. 25 personal fouls committed by Cordon helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian center Ignacio Alessio (203-87) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds. point guard Leandro Taboada (180-86) contributed with 17 points and 6 assists for the winners. Tabare's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Octavio Medina (195-96) answered with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Cordon. Tabare maintains eleventh place with 2-5 record. Cordon at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Colon and Sayago.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Stockolmo (4-4) against tenth ranked 25 de Agosto (3-4) on Tuesday night. Host Stockolmo was defeated by 25 de Agosto in a tough game in Montevideo 62-69. Point guard Brian Garcia (182-90) stepped up and scored 19 points and 4 assists for the winners and Lucas Capalbo chipped in 13 points and 5 assists. At the losing side point guard Juan Galletto (182-96) responded with 25 points and 7 rebounds. Stockolmo's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. 25 de Agosto moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Verdirrojo. Stockolmo at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with U.Atletica.
An interesting game for Lagomar (6-0) which hosted in Montevideo 3rd placed Colon (4-3). Leader Lagomar managed to get a 6-point victory 87-81. Agustin Da Costa nailed 25 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Emiliano Gonzalez came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for Colon in the defeat. Undefeated Lagomar have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Loser Colon keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Cordon and Sayago.

In the last game of round 13 Danubio was beaten by U.Atletica on the road 82-80.

Lagomar - Colon 87-81

An interesting game for Lagomar (6-0) which hosted in Montevideo 3rd placed Colon (4-3). Leader Lagomar managed to get a 6-point victory 87-81. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Lagomar made 7 blocks. Swingman Agustin Da Costa (191-98) nailed 25 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and naturalized American Reque Newsome (203-81, college: S.Indiana) accounted for 24 points. Forward Emiliano Gonzalez (201-88) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Gianfranco Espindola (196-99) added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Colon in the defeat. Four Colon players scored in double figures. Lagomar have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Loser Colon keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Cordon and Sayago.
Top scorers:
Lagomar: A.Da Costa 25+6reb+3ast, R.Newsome 24+3reb, M.Counago 12+3reb+5ast, A.Amaral 7+11reb+2ast, M.Perdomo 7+3reb+3ast, R.Cardozo 6+3reb+3ast
Colon: E.Gonzalez 19+11reb+4ast, G.Espindola 17+7reb+4ast, A.Ramirez 13+2reb+1ast, M.Trelles 10+6reb+3ast, D.Enzo 6+5reb+1ast, J.Mayora 5+2ast

Tabare - Cordon 84-78

The game between third ranked Cordon (4-3) and eleventh ranked Tabare (2-5) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Cordon was defeated by Tabare in a tough game in Tabare 78-84. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Cordon's 32. 25 personal fouls committed by Cordon helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian center Ignacio Alessio (203-87) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Leandro Taboada (180-86) contributed with 17 points and 6 assists for the winners. Tabare's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Octavio Medina (195-96) answered with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Italian Mauricio Aguiar (199-83) added 18 points and 4 assists in the effort for Cordon. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tabare maintains eleventh place with 2-5 record. Cordon at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Colon and Sayago.
Top scorers:
Tabare: I.Alessio 25+12reb+2ast, L.Taboada 17+4reb+6ast, G.Meira 11+6reb+3ast, F.Medina 10+3reb, A.Cabillon 10+7reb+2ast, O.Manuel 8+5reb+1ast
Cordon: M.Aguiar 18+4reb+4ast, O.Medina 17+6reb+4ast, B.Barrera 15+6reb+4ast, E.Baston 15+4reb+3ast, D.Alvarez 7+4reb+1ast, M.Geller 3+6reb+1ast

U.Atletica - Danubio 82-80

Everything could happen in Montevideo at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked U.Atletica and 10th ranked Danubio had identical 3-4 record. This time U.Atletica used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Montevideo 82-80 on Tuesday night. U.Atletica made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game, while Danubio only scored five points from the stripe. American forward Antonio Bivins (198-92, college: UMass Lowell) nailed 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side and Emilio Taboada (191-82) accounted for 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Four U.Atletica players scored in double figures. Argentinian forward Martin Chervo (200-92) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and Argentinian swingman Sebastian Alvarez (185-89) added 27 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Danubio in the defeat. Danubio's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. U.Atletica (4-4) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Stockolmo. Loser Danubio keeps the tenth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
U.Atletica: A.Bivins 24+8reb+1ast, E.Taboada 18+9reb+6ast, J.Dios 15+6reb+3ast, A.Federico 10+4ast, M.Martinez 6+3reb+2ast, F.Trusich 5+7reb
Danubio: S.Alvarez 27+7reb+1ast, C.Martin 21+14reb+3ast, M.Nicoletti 14+3reb+2ast, S.Fernandez 9+5reb+3ast, A.Varela 5+10reb+5ast, G.Charlie 3

Stockolmo - 25 de Agosto 62-69

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Stockolmo (4-4) against tenth ranked 25 de Agosto (3-4) on Tuesday night. Host Stockolmo was defeated by 25 de Agosto in a tough game in Montevideo 62-69. 25 de Agosto outrebounded Stockolmo 42-28 including 32 on the defensive glass. Point guard Brian Garcia (182-90) stepped up and scored 19 points and 4 assists for the winners and point guard Lucas Capalbo (175-0, college: Odessa JC) chipped in 13 points and 5 assists. At the losing side point guard Juan Galletto (182-96) responded with 25 points and 7 rebounds and guard Guillermo Curbelo (187-1) scored 15 points. Stockolmo's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. 25 de Agosto moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Verdirrojo. Stockolmo at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with U.Atletica.
Top scorers:
25 de Agosto: B.Garcia 19+4reb+4ast, L.Capalbo 13+4reb+5ast, S.Vazquez 13+4reb+2ast, H.Silva 8+11reb+2ast, N.Alvarez 7+1reb, F.Pennacchiotti 7+4reb
Stockolmo: J.Galletto 25+7reb+2ast, C.Guillermo 15+1reb+3ast, A.Danridge 9+1reb+6ast, G.Mateo 5+3reb, N.Pereyra 4+4reb+2ast, G.Pablo 4+9reb+1ast



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