Metropolitan Round 6 (Second Stage): Cordon lose to 25 de Agosto

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 6 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Cordon (3-2). They were defeated by sixth ranked 25 de Agosto (3-3) 79-75 on Friday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Cordon. American forward Dennis McKinney (193-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) scored 32 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Juan Garbarino (185-1989) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Argentinian forward Fabian Ramirez (200-1990) with 29 points and 9 rebounds. 25 de Agosto moved-up to fourth place. Cordon at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Sayago. Cordon will play next round against Capitol trying to make it back to the top of the standings. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo - Capitol. 25 de Agosto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Very significant was Colon's (#3) 92-84 road victory against second-best Tabare. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tabare. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Point guard Felipe Garcia (173-1999) notched 22 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Gianfranco Espindola supported him with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 15 points and 21 rebounds by American center Ricardo Glenn (203-1990, college: USC Upstate, agency: Interperformances) did not help to save the game for Tabare. Colon have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Sayago and O.Mundial. Tabare at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Colon will play against U.Atletica (#6) in Montevideo in the next round where they are favorite. Tabare will play on the road against Larranaga (#7) in Montevideo and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Larranaga (#7) and Capitol (#5). Capitol was defeated at home 75-86 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was Theo Metzger who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. Larranaga's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Akia Pruitt who recorded 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. Larranaga maintains seventh position with 1-4 record, which they share with Verdirrojo and San Telmo RS. Loser Capitol keeps the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with U.Atletica. Larranaga will meet at home higher ranked Tabare (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Capitol's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Cordon.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Sayago won against Lagomar on the opponent's court 80-64. O.Mundial managed to outperform San Telmo RS in a home game 87-85. Bottom-ranked Verdirrojo recorded a loss to Stockolmo on the road 81-71.

25 de Agosto - Cordon 79-75

Round 6 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Cordon (3-2). They were defeated by sixth ranked 25 de Agosto (3-3) 79-75 on Friday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Cordon. American forward Dennis McKinney (193-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) scored 32 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Juan Garbarino (185-1989) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Argentinian forward Fabian Ramirez (200-1990) with 29 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Lucas Capalbo (175, college: Odessa JC) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. 25 de Agosto moved-up to fourth place. Cordon at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Sayago. Cordon will play next round against Capitol trying to make it back to the top of the standings. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo - Capitol. 25 de Agosto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
25 de Agosto: D.McKinney 32+6reb+3ast, F.Verrone 14+5reb+3ast, J.Garbarino 14+6reb+3ast, R.Brause 9+4reb+1ast, D.Tortajada 7+11reb+4ast, A.Midaglia 3+1reb+3ast
Cordon: F.Ramirez 29+9reb+2ast, L.Capalbo 19+5reb+1ast, L.Planells 8+4reb+3ast, P.Patricio 6+1reb, I.Xavier 5+8reb+2ast, C.Modernell 4+3reb+2ast

Capitol - Larranaga 75-86

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Larranaga (#7) and Capitol (#5). Capitol was defeated at home 75-86 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Larranaga outrebounded Capitol 45-23 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Theo Metzger (200-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Maximiliano Nobile (181-1997) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. Four Larranaga players scored in double figures. Larranaga's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) who recorded 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks and point guard Mateo Giano (186-2000) added 20 points respectively. Larranaga maintains seventh position with 1-4 record, which they share with Verdirrojo and San Telmo RS. Loser Capitol keeps the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with U.Atletica. Larranaga will meet at home higher ranked Tabare (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Capitol's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Cordon.
Top scorers:
Larranaga: T.Metzger 24+12reb+2ast, M.Nobile 19+7reb+2ast, N.Lewis 17+5reb+1ast, C.Colman 14+8reb, J.Sacco 6+12reb+3ast, C.Mateo 4+1reb+1ast
Capitol: A.Pruitt 26+6reb, G.Mateo 20+4reb+3ast, A.Danridge 17+1reb+3ast, L.Taboada 9+1ast, R.Yannick 2+1reb, G.Charlie 1

Lagomar - Sayago 64-80

Very expected game in Montevideo where 12th ranked Lagomar (2-4) was defeated by eighth ranked Sayago (4-1) 80-64 on Friday. The best player for the winners was American power forward Paul Harrison (203-1989, college: NGU) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds. Point guard Mateo Dogliotti (183-2000) chipped in 17 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward James Currington III (201-1995, college: SE Louisiana) who recorded 12 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Martin Larrea (188-2000) added 10 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sayago have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Colon and O.Mundial. Loser Lagomar keeps the twelfth place with four games lost. Sayago will meet at home O.Mundial (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lagomar will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sayago: P.Harrison 26+11reb+1ast, M.Dogliotti 17+3reb+6ast, D.Bailey 17+5reb+3ast, B.Emiliano 8+5reb+2ast, T.de Leon 7+7reb+2ast, C.Santiago 2+2reb
Lagomar: J.Currington III 12+8reb+1ast, L.Martin 10+4reb+3ast, M.Nessi 10+2reb+5ast, R.Trelles 9+3reb+1ast, B.Barrera 8+5reb, P.Juan 4

O.Mundial - San Telmo RS 87-85

Rather predictable result in Montevideo where ninth ranked O.Mundial (4-1) edged 13th ranked San Telmo RS (1-4) 87-85 on Friday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. O.Mundial looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Santiago Wohlwend (172-1997) who scored 23 points, 6 assists and 7 steals. Brazilian center Romulo Gusmao (208) chipped in 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four O.Mundial players scored in double figures. O.Mundial's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian Valentin Duvanced (, agency: BIG) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and Argentinian Federico Harina (186-1991) added 19 points respectively. O.Mundial have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Colon and Sayago. Loser San Telmo RS dropped to the seventh place with four games lost. They share the position with Larranaga and Verdirrojo. O.Mundial will meet Sayago (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another 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 Stockolmo.
Top scorers:
O.Mundial: S.Wohlwend 23+3reb+6ast, E.Taboada 16+1reb+6ast, R.Gusmao 14+9reb+4ast, S.Lucas 12+6reb+2ast, R.Cardozo 8+16reb+2ast, R.Luca 6
San Telmo RS: D.Valentin 21+10reb+1ast, B.Gabriel 19+3reb, F.Harina 19+3reb+2ast, M.Nicoletti 9+5reb, G.Pablo 8+12reb, C.Ignacio 5+2reb+9ast

Stockolmo - Verdirrojo 81-71

Not a big story in a game in Montevideo where 14th ranked Verdirrojo (1-4) was defeated by eleventh ranked Stockolmo (3-2) 81-71 on Friday. The best player for the winners was forward Nicolas Villafan (190-1991) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Facundo Terra (185-1998) chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Hector Silva (192) who recorded 23 points and point guard Giovanni Corbisiero (180-2002) added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Stockolmo moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Verdirrojo lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with four games lost. They share it with Larranaga and San Telmo RS. Stockolmo'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:
Stockolmo: V.Nicolas 23+10reb+2ast, L.Daniel 15+10reb+2ast, F.Terra 14+8reb+7ast, M.De Gouveia 9+1reb+4ast, Y.Acevedo 6+4reb+1ast, S.Santiago Corbo 6
Verdirrojo: H.Silva 23+4reb+2ast, C.Giovanni 17+7reb+4ast, C.Pereira 9+9reb+1ast, M.Monteverde 9+9reb, B.Garcia 6+2reb+1ast, D.D'Jellatian 4+2reb

Tabare - Colon 84-92

Very significant was Colon's (#3) 92-84 road victory against second-best Tabare. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tabare. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Colon made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Strangely Tabare outrebounded Colon 38-23 including 26 on the defensive glass. Point guard Felipe Garcia (173-1999) notched 22 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) supported him with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 15 points and 21 rebounds by American center Ricardo Glenn (203-1990, college: USC Upstate, agency: Interperformances) did not help to save the game for Tabare. His fellow American import forward Miles Bowman Jr (198-1993, college: High Point) added 18 points and 11 rebounds. Five Colon and four Tabare players scored in double figures. Colon have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Sayago and O.Mundial. Tabare at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Colon will play against U.Atletica (#6) in Montevideo in the next round where they are favorite. Tabare will play on the road against Larranaga (#7) in Montevideo and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Colon: G.Felipe 22+3reb+4ast, G.Espindola 20+5reb+1ast, C.Scaramuzzino 19+4reb+2ast, C.Jones 14+5reb+3ast, A.Aristimuno 11+2reb+4ast, S.Alvarez 2+2reb+4ast
Tabare: M.Bowman Jr. 18+11reb+2ast, M.Perdomo 16+1reb+7ast, O.Medina 15+2reb+1ast, R.Glenn 15+21reb+1ast, C.Xavier 11, P.Rusch 6+2reb+4ast



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