Metropolitan Round 17: L.Borges are defeated by Danubio in a derby game

The Regular Season in Metropolitan just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Danubio (#6) and L.Borges (#2). Danubio (6-5) won against visiting L.Borges (7-4) 93-83. Danubio made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Argentinian forward Martin Chervo (200-92) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and forward Santiago Fernandez (190-0) chipped in 17 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Danubio's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American center Ricardo Glenn (203-90, college: USC Upstate) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eleven shots !!!). Danubio have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Stockolmo and Colon. L.Borges at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost.
12th ranked Miramar (3-8) was outscored at home by second ranked Sayago (8-3) with the biggest margin this round 105-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Miramar. Lithuanian center Zygimantas Riauka (206-93, college: UW-Parkside) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Nahuel Lemos accounted for 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Sayago's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Sebastian Ottonello (195-97) came up with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Miramar in the defeat. Sayago have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Miramar at the other side stay at the bottom place with eight games lost.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Montevideo: Cordon (#10) and 25 de Agosto (#11). 25 de Agosto was defeated at home 88-97 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was Octavio Medina who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Cordon's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Paul Harrison produced 38 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the hosts. Cordon (5-6) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with U.Atletica. 25 de Agosto lost their third game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with seven games lost.

In the last game of round 17 Verdirrojo lost to Colon on the opponent's court 74-81.

25 de Agosto - Cordon 88-97

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Montevideo: Cordon (#10) and 25 de Agosto (#11). 25 de Agosto was defeated at home 88-97 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Cordon made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Octavio Medina (195-96) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Diego Alvarez (180-90) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Cordon's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American center Paul Harrison (204-89, college: NGU) produced 38 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Lucas Capalbo (175-0, college: Odessa JC) added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cordon (5-6) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with U.Atletica. 25 de Agosto lost their third game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Cordon: M.Aguiar 19+4reb+4ast, M.Marotta 19+3reb+3ast, O.Medina 18+12reb+2ast, D.Alvarez 15+7reb+6ast, F.Ferreira 9+6reb+2ast, B.Barrera 7+3reb+7ast
25 de Agosto: P.Harrison 38+8reb+6ast, L.Capalbo 19+5reb+5ast, S.Vazquez 14+10reb+1ast, B.Garcia 11+5reb+1ast, H.Silva 6+6reb+1ast, S.Renzo 0

Colon - Verdirrojo 81-74

Rather expected game when 9th ranked Verdirrojo (4-6) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Colon (6-5) 81-74 on Thursday. Colon dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Verdirrojo's 34. They outrebounded Verdirrojo 42-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was international Gianfranco Espindola (196-99) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Point guard Martin Trelles (187-96) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Colon players scored in double figures. The former international forward Martin Aguilera (195-87) produced 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Andres Dotti (180-93) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Colon moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Stockolmo and Danubio. Loser Verdirrojo keeps the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with Tabare.
Top scorers:
Colon: G.Espindola 23+10reb, L.Daniel 21+9reb, J.Mayora 14+3ast, M.Trelles 12+11reb+8ast, D.Enzo 8+6reb, E.Gonzalez 3+6reb+6ast
Verdirrojo: M.Aguilera 20+7reb+4ast, A.Dotti 17+5reb+3ast, C.Giovanni 12+1reb+10ast, F.Cholaquides 9+5reb, N.Amichetti 8+3reb+3ast, R.Marcelo 5+7reb+1ast

Danubio - L.Borges 93-83

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Danubio (#6) and L.Borges (#2). Danubio (6-5) won against visiting L.Borges (7-4) 93-83. Danubio made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Argentinian forward Martin Chervo (200-92) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and forward Santiago Fernandez (190-0) chipped in 17 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Danubio's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American center Ricardo Glenn (203-90, college: USC Upstate) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eleven shots !!!) and the former international point guard Mauro Zubiaurre (189-94) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Danubio have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Stockolmo and Colon. L.Borges at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Danubio: D.Mujica 20+3reb, C.Martin 18+15reb+2ast, S.Fernandez 17+2reb+7ast, M.Nicoletti 16+2reb+4ast, S.Alvarez 9+1reb+2ast, L.Planells 6+2reb
L.Borges: R.Glenn 25+13reb+3ast, C.Pereira 14+4reb+1ast, M.Zubiaurre 13+6reb+8ast, G.Felipe 11+2reb, M.Barriola 11+2reb+5ast, Y.Acevedo 6+3reb+2ast

Miramar - Sayago 82-105

12th ranked Miramar (3-8) was outscored at home by second ranked Sayago (8-3) with the biggest margin this round 105-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Miramar. Sayago players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists. Lithuanian center Zygimantas Riauka (206-93, college: UW-Parkside) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side and international power forward Nahuel Lemos (205-99) accounted for 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Sayago's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Sebastian Ottonello (195-97) came up with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international center Claudio Charquero (206-77) added 18 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Miramar in the defeat. Four Miramar players scored in double figures. Sayago have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Miramar at the other side stay at the bottom place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Sayago: Z.Riauka 21+12reb+2ast, N.Lemos 21+6reb, S.Guillermo 11+2reb+2ast, G.Silvarrey 9+1reb+8ast, J.Jones 9+2reb+5ast, M.Dogliotti 8+3reb+1ast
Miramar: C.Charquero 18+9reb, S.Ottonello 18+8reb+5ast, N.Joaquin 14+1reb+5ast, I.Morena 12+4reb+5ast, C.Xavier 11+1reb+2ast, F.Della Mea 6+7reb+4ast



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