Metropolitan Round 4 (Second Stage): Capitol beat U.Atletica in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Capitol (#4) and U.Atletica (#3). Capitol (2-1) won against visiting U.Atletica (2-2) 75-71. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Capitol made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game, while U.Atletica only scored four points from the stripe. American Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. The other American import Anthony Danridge (196-1986, college: N.Mexico) chipped in 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Antonio Bivins (198-1992, college: UMass Lowell) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Capitol moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. U.Atletica at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Miramar and Lagomar. Capitol is looking forward to face Colon (#4) on the road in the next round. U.Atletica will play against the league's second-placed Tabare and is hoping to win this game.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Cordon (#1) and Larranaga (#7). Cordon (3-1) smashed visiting Larranaga (0-3) by 31 points 97-66. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Lucas Capalbo (175, college: Odessa JC) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Cristian Modernell contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. point guard Maximiliano Nobile (181-1997) replied with 11 points and 4 assists for Larranaga. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cordon have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-1 record, which they share with Sayago. Larranaga at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with San Telmo RS. Cordon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Larranaga's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo 25 de Agosto.
Bottom-ranked San Telmo RS (0-3) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 83-73 loss to ninth ranked Sayago (3-1) in Sayago on Friday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Worth to mention a great performance of Paul Harrison who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists. Sayago's coach Nicolas Diaz used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Gonzalo Meira responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Sayago have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Cordon. Loser San Telmo RS still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Larranaga. Sayago will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Telmo RS's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Lagomar.

Rest of the games of round 4 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Colon defeated 25 de Agosto in a road game 55-49. Lagomar beat Verdirrojo at home 74-64. Miramar lost to O.Mundial on the opponent's court 67-76.

25 de Agosto - Colon 49-55

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked 25 de Agosto's (1-3) home loss to fifth ranked Colon (2-1) 49-55 on Friday. Colon outrebounded 25 de Agosto 52-39 including 37 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Casey Jones (195-1993, college: Chattanooga) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) who added 10 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) responded with 11 points and 6 rebounds and Fernando Verrone (201-1988) scored 8 points and 9 rebounds. Colon moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser 25 de Agosto keeps the sixth position with three games lost. Colon will meet at home Capitol (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. 25 de Agosto's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Larranaga.
Top scorers:
Colon: C.Jones 14+14reb+1ast, A.Aristimuno 14+6reb+2ast, G.Espindola 10+13reb+1ast, C.Scaramuzzino 9+11reb+1ast, G.Felipe 3+5reb+1ast, S.Alvarez 3+1reb+3ast
25 de Agosto: D.McKinney 12+6reb, S.Fernandez 11+6reb+3ast, F.Verrone 8+9reb+1ast, R.Brause 5+6reb+1ast, A.Midaglia 5+1reb, N.Alvarez 4+2reb+1ast

Capitol - U.Atletica 75-71

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Capitol (#4) and U.Atletica (#3). Capitol (2-1) won against visiting U.Atletica (2-2) 75-71. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Capitol made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game, while U.Atletica only scored four points from the stripe. American Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. The other American import Anthony Danridge (196-1986, college: N.Mexico) chipped in 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Antonio Bivins (198-1992, college: UMass Lowell) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Nicolas Pereyra (180-1999) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Capitol moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. U.Atletica at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Miramar and Lagomar. Capitol is looking forward to face Colon (#4) on the road in the next round. U.Atletica will play against the league's second-placed Tabare and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Capitol: A.Pruitt 20+12reb, A.Danridge 20+7reb+4ast, G.Mateo 17+3reb+2ast, L.Taboada 8+5reb+1ast, J.Wenzel 5+6reb+2ast, G.Charlie 3+2reb
U.Atletica: A.Bivins 26+11reb+1ast, A.Federico 17+1reb+2ast, N.Pereyra 10+5reb+8ast, C.Wray 7+10reb+2ast, F.Trusich 5+4reb, V.Facundo 4+2reb

Cordon - Larranaga 97-66

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Cordon (#1) and Larranaga (#7). Cordon (3-1) smashed visiting Larranaga (0-3) by 31 points 97-66. They outrebounded Larranaga 42-28 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Cordon players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Larranaga's players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Lucas Capalbo (175, college: Odessa JC) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Cristian Modernell (198-1999) contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Maximiliano Nobile (181-1997) replied with 11 points and 4 assists and Argentinian forward Jonathan Sacco (196-1995) added 8 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Larranaga. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cordon have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-1 record, which they share with Sayago. Larranaga at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with San Telmo RS. Cordon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Larranaga's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo 25 de Agosto.
Top scorers:
Cordon: L.Capalbo 21+6reb+6ast, T.Santiago 16+3reb, C.Modernell 14+8reb+2ast, I.Xavier 10+3reb+4ast, F.Ramirez 9+8reb+3ast, P.Espinoza 8+9reb+1ast
Larranaga: M.Nobile 11+2reb+4ast, N.Lewis 10+3reb+1ast, D.Enzo 8+7reb, J.Sacco 8+7reb+1ast, C.Colman 7+1reb+1ast, C.Mateo 5+1reb+2ast

Lagomar - Verdirrojo 74-64

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Montevideo where thirteenth ranked Lagomar (2-2) defeated 12th ranked Verdirrojo (1-2) 74-64 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of Maximiliano Botta (194-1995) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 6 rebounds and American forward James Currington III (201-1995, college: SE Louisiana) who added 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Lagomar players scored in double figures. Lagomar's coach Mauricio Rodriguez used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Hector Silva (192) responded with 28 points and 9 rebounds and guard Damian Andres Blazina (186-1988) scored 10 points and 9 assists. Lagomar moved-up to fifth place, which they share with U.Atletica and Miramar. Loser Verdirrojo dropped to the thirteenth position with two games lost. Lagomar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena San Telmo RS.
Top scorers:
Lagomar: M.Botta 26+6reb+1ast, J.Currington III 14+9reb+1ast, M.Nessi 11+2reb+2ast, L.Martin 10+1reb+1ast, R.Newsome 7+3reb, B.Barrera 6+4reb+2ast
Verdirrojo: H.Silva 28+9reb+1ast, B.Garcia 16+4reb+2ast, D.Andres Blazina 10+4reb+9ast, M.Monteverde 7+10reb+1ast, C.Pereira 3+6reb+1ast, R.Fabian 0+2ast

O.Mundial - Miramar 76-67

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Montevideo where 10th ranked Miramar (2-2) was defeated by eleventh ranked O.Mundial (2-1) 76-67 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Emilio Taboada (191, agency: Pro Sports) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Rodrigo Cardozo (191-1992) who added 19 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four O.Mundial players scored in double figures. O.Mundial's coach Gonzalo Fernandez used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American center Chris Ware (203-1989, college: Indiana Tech) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and forward Juan Diego Cabillon (192-2000) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. O.Mundial moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Miramar dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with U.Atletica and Lagomar. O.Mundial's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Verdirrojo.
Top scorers:
O.Mundial: E.Taboada 21+5reb+4ast, R.Cardozo 19+9reb, R.Gusmao 13+8reb+1ast, S.Wohlwend 11+5reb+6ast, S.Lucas 5+9reb+1ast, A.Varela 5+1ast
Miramar: C.Juan Diego 15+5reb, C.Ware 15+10reb, E.Gamboa 9+1reb+2ast, J.Mayora 7+3reb+4ast, N.Joaquin 7+5reb+5ast, P.Ezequiel 5+6reb

Sayago - San Telmo RS 83-73

Bottom-ranked San Telmo RS (0-3) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 83-73 loss to ninth ranked Sayago (3-1) in Sayago on Friday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Paul Harrison (203-1989, college: NGU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import Dante Bailey (201-1994, college: Langston) who added 22 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Sayago players scored in double figures. Sayago's coach Nicolas Diaz used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Gonzalo Meira (199-1988, agency: Pro Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Matias Nicoletti (193-1994) scored 14 points and 7 steals. Sayago have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Cordon. Loser San Telmo RS still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Larranaga. Sayago will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Telmo RS's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Lagomar.
Top scorers:
Sayago: P.Harrison 26+18reb+5ast, D.Bailey 22+5reb+3ast, M.Dogliotti 19+8reb+1ast, B.Emiliano 11+2reb+4ast, T.de Leon 2+4reb+1ast, S.Brian 2+3reb+4ast
San Telmo RS: D.Valentin 14+6reb, M.Nicoletti 14+4reb+3ast, G.Leandro 12+1reb, G.Meira 10+10reb+4ast, A.Pineiro 7+4reb+2ast, G.Pablo 6+5reb+2ast



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