Metropolitan Round 1: Colon hands first defeat to O.Mundial

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

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of O.Mundial in Montevideo on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by Colon 84-80. Colon forced 20 O.Mundial turnovers. 26 personal fouls committed by O.Mundial helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Argentinian point guard Sebastian Alvarez (185-1989) fired 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) chipped in 14 points and 11 rebounds. point guard Santiago Wohlwend (172-1997) produced 27 points and 4 assists for lost side. O.Mundial's coach Gonzalo Fernandez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Colon is looking forward to face Tabare at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. O.Mundial's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo U.Atletica.
Another exciting game was played in Montevideo between 25 de Agosto and San Telmo RS where 25 de Agosto beat San Telmo RS on the road 87-74. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Dennis McKinney (193-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Santiago Fernandez contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian Nahuel Amichetti (202-1998) answered with 15 points and 7 rebounds for San Telmo RS. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. 25 de Agosto's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Verdirrojo.
An interesting game took place in Montevideo where Lagomar edged by three points Larranaga 83-80 on Friday night. Larranaga was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Brian Moultrie stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. At the losing side Agustin Cabillon responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. Lagomar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Miramar.

Other games of round 1 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
winless Tabare lost to undefeated Cordon in Montevideo 69-74. Winless Stockolmo lost to undefeated U.Atletica at home 76-86. Capitol won against Verdirrojo on the opponent's court 57-53. Winless Sayago lost to undefeated Miramar in a home game 82-83.
The best stats of 1st round was 32 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Joaquin Nunez of Miramar.

O.Mundial - Colon 80-84

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of O.Mundial in Montevideo on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by Colon 84-80. Colon forced 20 O.Mundial turnovers. 26 personal fouls committed by O.Mundial helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Argentinian point guard Sebastian Alvarez (185-1989) fired 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Four Colon players scored in double figures. Point guard Santiago Wohlwend (172-1997) produced 27 points and 4 assists and point guard Angel Varela (188-1987) added 11 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. O.Mundial's coach Gonzalo Fernandez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Colon is looking forward to face Tabare at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. O.Mundial's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo U.Atletica.
Top scorers:
O.Mundial: S.Wohlwend 27+2reb+4ast, E.Taboada 14+4reb+1ast, A.Varela 11+12reb+1ast, R.Cardozo 9+12reb+1ast, R.Gusmao 9+13reb, S.Lucas 6+6reb+2ast
Colon: S.Alvarez 19+6reb+2ast, G.Felipe 18+6reb+3ast, C.Jones 15+3reb, G.Espindola 14+11reb+2ast, C.Scaramuzzino 8+8reb+3ast, A.Aristimuno 6+8reb+3ast

San Telmo RS - 25 de Agosto 74-87

Another exciting game was played in Montevideo between 25 de Agosto and San Telmo RS where 25 de Agosto beat San Telmo RS on the road 87-74. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Dennis McKinney (193-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian Nahuel Amichetti (202-1998) answered with 15 points and 7 rebounds and guard Ignacio Castro (175-1999) added 13 points and 4 assists in the effort for San Telmo RS. Four San Telmo RS players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. 25 de Agosto's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Verdirrojo.
Top scorers:
San Telmo RS: N.Amichetti 15+7reb+1ast, C.Ignacio 13+3reb+4ast, M.Nicoletti 11+6reb+2ast, A.Pineiro 11+3reb, R.Trebucq 8+7reb, G.Meira 5+2reb
25 de Agosto: D.McKinney 24+12reb+5ast, S.Fernandez 18+5reb+2ast, J.Garbarino 18+2reb+3ast, R.Brause 9+4reb+2ast, F.Verrone 8+6reb+3ast, S.Guillermo 6+1reb

Cordon - Tabare 74-69

Cordon used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Tabare 74-69 on Friday night. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Cordon forced 23 Tabare turnovers. Forward Ignacio Xavier (196, agency: Pro Sports) stepped up and scored 27 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Argentinian forward Fabian Ramirez (200-1990) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. Four Cordon players scored in double figures. Cordon's coach Alvaro Ponce used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American forward Miles Bowman Jr. (198-1993, college: High Point) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Santiago Pernas (180-1999) scored 18 points. Cordon's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Larranaga.
Top scorers:
Tabare: M.Bowman Jr. 19+13reb+4ast, P.Santiago 18+1reb+1ast, M.Perdomo 9+3reb+1ast, O.Medina 7+6reb+1ast, C.Xavier 6+3reb+1ast, R.Glenn 5+12reb+1ast
Cordon: I.Xavier 27+9reb+2ast, P.Patricio 11+2reb+4ast, C.Modernell 11+6reb+1ast, F.Ramirez 10+7reb+2ast, E.Vasirani 6+7reb, L.Capalbo 6+4reb

Larranaga - Lagomar 80-83

An interesting game took place in Montevideo where Lagomar edged by three points Larranaga 83-80 on Friday night. Larranaga was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. American Brian Moultrie (198-1987, college: Armstrong St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and forward Rodrigo Trelles (191-1988) chipped in 10 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side center Agustin Cabillon (198-1995) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Maximiliano Nobile (181-1997) scored 15 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Lagomar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Miramar.
Top scorers:
Larranaga: M.Nobile 15+3reb+4ast, C.Colman 14+4reb+1ast, N.Lewis 12+1reb, A.Cabillon 10+14reb+3ast, C.Mateo 8+2reb+3ast, I.Al-Zuhairi 8+8reb+5ast
Lagomar: L.Martin 18+1reb+1ast, B.Moultrie 17+11reb+2ast, F.Haller 11+7reb+1ast, R.Trelles 10+10reb+6ast, B.Barrera 8+1reb, S.Sosa 7+1reb+6ast

Stockolmo - U.Atletica 76-86

But Stockolmo was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Montevideo 86-76 on Friday night. Point guard Nicolas Pereyra (180-1999) stepped up and scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and American guard Latraius Mosley (198-1990, college: Life) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. Four U.Atletica players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Facundo Terra (185-1998) responded with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Yari Acevedo (190-1997) scored 21 points. Stockolmo's coach Guido Fernandez tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. U.Atletica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena O.Mundial.
Top scorers:
Stockolmo: Y.Acevedo 21+2reb+1ast, F.Terra 15+5reb+6ast, L.Daniel 13+8reb+1ast, M.Martinez 8+8reb+1ast, S.Machado 7+7reb+1ast, V.Nicolas 6+3reb
U.Atletica: L.Mosley 20+9reb+3ast, N.Pereyra 18+6reb+8ast, F.Rodriguez 16+5reb+2ast, E.Baston 15+10reb+3ast, J.Dios 6+2reb+2ast, B.Mateo 5+2reb+1ast

Verdirrojo - Capitol 53-57

But Verdirrojo was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Montevideo 57-53 on Friday night. Capitol held Verdirrojo to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Capitol made 7 blocks. Point guard Mateo Giano (186-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and American Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) chipped in 9 points, 14 rebounds and 6 blocks. Capitol's coach Fabian Narbais used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side forward Martin Aguilera (195-1987, agency: Pro Sports) responded with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Hector Silva (192) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds. Capitol's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo San Telmo RS.
Top scorers:
Verdirrojo: M.Aguilera 15+9reb+3ast, H.Silva 11+14reb+1ast, D.Andres Blazina 9+4reb+2ast, M.Monteverde 8+12reb+1ast, C.Giovanni 6+1reb, B.Garcia 4+2reb+2ast
Capitol: G.Mateo 17+12reb+2ast, C.Bascou 11+7reb+3ast, A.Pruitt 9+14reb+1ast, L.Taboada 8+1reb, J.Wenzel 8+4reb, A.Danridge 4+7reb+5ast

Sayago - Miramar 82-83

But Sayago was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Montevideo 83-82 on Saturday night. Miramar dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Sayago's 36. Miramar forced 19 Sayago turnovers and had a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Joaquin Nunez (189-2002) stepped up and scored 32 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Agustin Da Costa (191-1998) chipped in 8 points and 14 rebounds. At the losing side forward Joaquin Jones (199-1997) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists and Argentinian center Agustin Caffaro (211-1995) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Four Sayago players scored in double figures. Sayago's coach Nicolas Diaz tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Miramar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Lagomar.
Top scorers:
Sayago: A.Caffaro 17+9reb+3ast, G.Silvarrey 16+2reb+6ast, N.Lemos 15+6reb+1ast, J.Jones 13+16reb+5ast, B.Emiliano 7, M.Dogliotti 6+1reb+6ast
Miramar: N.Joaquin 32+5reb+4ast, A.Mauricio 11+7reb+1ast, J.Mayora 9+4reb+6ast, C.Juan 8+3reb, A.Da Costa 8+14reb, J.Rodriguez 6+5reb+1ast



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