Metropolitan Round 7: Olimpia is upset by Stockolmo

- July 2, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Jose Peralta

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Olimpia (4-2) and twelfth ranked Stockolmo (3-3) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Olimpia was defeated by Stockolmo in Montevideo 75-65. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Olimpia. They outrebounded Olimpia 41-30 including 29 on the defensive glass. Argentinian power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Facundo Terra (185-1998) chipped in 8 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists. Stockolmo's coach Andres Borroni used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) produced 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Stockolmo moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Olimpia at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about took place in Montevideo. Eleventh ranked Tabare (3-3) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 9th ranked O.Mundial (2-4) 75-72 on Thursday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Xavier Couste contributed with 25 points for the winners. Brazilian center Pedro Ianguas (210-1998) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds for O.Mundial. O.Mundial's coach Hector Da Pra rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tabare moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. O.Mundial at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 7 Colon defeated 25 de Agosto in a road game 84-76.

25 de Agosto - Colon 76-84

There was no surprise in Montevideo where 12th ranked 25 de Agosto (2-4) was defeated by sixth ranked Colon (4-2) 84-76. Colon players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Andres Aristimuno (184-1992) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals. American power forward Quinterian McConico (203-1995, college: AAMU) contributed with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Colon players scored in double figures. American forward Dennis McKinney (194-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) answered with 29 points and 8 rebounds and Argentinian forward Jonathan Sacco (196-1995) added 11 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for 25 de Agosto. Colon moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. 25 de Agosto lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
25 de Agosto: D.McKinney 29+8reb, J.Sacco 11+11reb+7ast, R.Cardozo 8+2reb, M.Nessi 7+3reb+2ast, S.Santiago 7+4reb+1ast, P.Luciano 7+2reb+1ast
Colon: A.Aristimuno 21+6reb+11ast, Q.McConico 20+9reb, I.Asaravicius 15+4reb, J.Bieniemy 13+6reb+4ast, M.Pedro 7+2reb+1ast, M.Mateo 4+2reb

O.Mundial - Tabare 72-75

Important game to mention about took place in Montevideo. Eleventh ranked Tabare (3-3) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 9th ranked O.Mundial (2-4) 75-72 on Thursday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Naturalized Italian forward Xavier Couste (186-1999) contributed with 25 points for the winners. Brazilian center Pedro Ianguas (210-1998) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Leandro Taboada (182-1986) added 18 points and 4 assists in the effort for O.Mundial. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. O.Mundial's coach Hector Da Pra rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tabare moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. O.Mundial at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
O.Mundial: L.Taboada 18+4reb+4ast, I.Pedro 16+14reb, I.Facundo 10+6reb+3ast, S.Lucas 10+2reb+1ast, E.Taboada 8+6reb+3ast, A.Thomas 4+1reb
Tabare: C.Xavier 25+3reb, M.Perdomo 16+4reb+8ast, A.Danridge 14+1reb+2ast, O.Medina 10+4reb+2ast, J.Wilchcombe 6+13reb+2ast, W.Ignacio 3+2reb

Stockolmo - Olimpia 75-65

The game between third ranked Olimpia (4-2) and twelfth ranked Stockolmo (3-3) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Olimpia was defeated by Stockolmo in Montevideo 75-65. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Olimpia. They outrebounded Olimpia 41-30 including 29 on the defensive glass. Argentinian power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Facundo Terra (185-1998) chipped in 8 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists. Four Stockolmo players scored in double figures. Stockolmo's coach Andres Borroni used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) produced 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Stockolmo moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Olimpia at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Olimpia: A.Thornton 17+7reb, S.Fernandez 16+5reb+6ast, N.Joaquin 15+5reb+3ast, D.Nunes 7+2reb, C.Juan Diego 6+9reb+3ast, T.Santiago 2+1reb
Stockolmo: J.Peralta 20+10reb+2ast, S.Machado 11+6reb+1ast, H.Silva 10+5reb+3ast, A.Maximiliano 10+3reb, T.Martin 10+5reb, F.Terra 8+9reb+11ast

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