Metropolitan Round 10: Capitol hands first loss to undefeated Larranaga

There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in Metropolitan. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Larranaga (6-1) in Montevideo on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Capitol (5-2) 90-81. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Larranaga. Capitol made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jacob Ledoux (190-1997, college: UTPB) who helped to win the game recording 36 points (!!!) and 5 assists. The other American import forward Karachi Edo (196-1994, college: Fresno St.) contributed with 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Center Theo Metzger (200-1999) replied with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks for Larranaga. Capitol have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Olimpia. Larranaga at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Capitol is looking forward to face Tabare (#8) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Larranaga will play against Sayago (#6) and is hoping to win this game.
Verdirrojo's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after six consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they edged much higher ranked Stockolmo (3-4) 79-78. American guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) scored 5 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Yari Acevedo chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side center Martin Tessadri (200-2001) responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds. Stockolmo's coach Andres Borroni tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Verdirrojo (1-6) left bottom position moving up to fifteenth place, which they share with Lagomar. Stockolmo at the other side dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with O.Mundial. Verdirrojo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena U.Atletica.
A very close game took place in Montevideo (derby !!!) between Sayago and Lagomar. Eighth ranked Sayago (4-3) got a very close victory on the road over 15th ranked Lagomar (1-6). Sayago managed to escape with a 2-point win 90-88 on Tuesday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Emiliano Bonet notched 25 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort. Sayago's coach German Fernandez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 19 points and 17 rebounds by Federico Haller did not help to save the game for Lagomar. Sayago moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Lagomar lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Verdirrojo. Sayago will meet at home league's leader Larranaga in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Lagomar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Welcome.

In the last game of round 10 Miramar was smashed by Tabare on the road 94-70.

Lagomar - Sayago 88-90

A very close game took place in Montevideo (derby !!!) between Sayago and Lagomar. Eighth ranked Sayago (4-3) got a very close victory on the road over 15th ranked Lagomar (1-6). Sayago managed to escape with a 2-point win 90-88 on Tuesday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Sayago outrebounded Lagomar 58-44 including 19 on the offensive glass. Point guard Emiliano Bonet (186-2001) notched 25 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and Italian-Argentinian center Damian Tintorelli (205-1981) supported him with 9 points, 23 rebounds and 4 blocks. Sayago's coach German Fernandez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 19 points and 17 rebounds by forward Federico Haller (200-1988) did not help to save the game for Lagomar. American swingman Mark Gordon (196, college: Keiser) added 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Four Lagomar players scored in double figures. Sayago moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Lagomar lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Verdirrojo. Sayago will meet at home league's leader Larranaga in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Lagomar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Welcome.
Top scorers:
Sayago: B.Emiliano 25+8reb+2ast, R.Brown 16+8reb+1ast, M.Aguilera 16+10reb+5ast, L.Nicolas 10, M.Dogliotti 9+5reb+8ast, D.Tintorelli 9+23reb+3ast
Lagomar: F.Haller 19+17reb, M.Gordon 16+9reb+4ast, L.Martin 16+1reb+2ast, D.Tortajada 15+7reb, A.Agustin 10+3reb+2ast, I.Morena 6+3reb+8ast

Tabare - Miramar 94-70

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked Tabare (4-3) crushed at home 12th ranked Miramar (2-5) 94-70 on Tuesday. Tabare dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Miramar's 34. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward Octavio Medina (195-1996) notched 28 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) supported him with 10 points and 8 assists. Four Tabare players scored in double figures. Even 8 points and 9 rebounds by forward Ezequiel Pineiro (193-2001) did not help to save the game for Miramar. Ivan Loriente (190-1992, agency: Pro Sports) added 12 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tabare have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Miramar dropped to the thirteenth position with five games lost. They share it with 25 de Agosto. Tabare will meet higher ranked Capitol (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Miramar will play against Colon (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tabare: O.Medina 28+9reb, A.Danridge 16+3ast, J.Wilchcombe 11+7reb+1ast, M.Perdomo 10+4reb+8ast, P.Santiago 9+1reb+1ast, W.Ignacio 9+6reb
Miramar: I.Loriente 12+4reb+2ast, V.Facundo 10+3reb+1ast, M.Delgado 9+2reb, P.Ezequiel 8+9reb+2ast, D.Blazina 7+2reb+6ast, B.Agustin 6

Larranaga - Capitol 81-90

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Larranaga (6-1) in Montevideo on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Capitol (5-2) 90-81. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Larranaga. Capitol made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jacob Ledoux (190-1997, college: UTPB) who helped to win the game recording 36 points (!!!) and 5 assists. The other American import forward Karachi Edo (196-1994, college: Fresno St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Edo is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Center Theo Metzger (200-1999) replied with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks and American forward DJ Foreman (203-1994, college: St.Louis) added 13 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Larranaga. Four Larranaga players scored in double figures. Capitol have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Olimpia. Larranaga at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Capitol is looking forward to face Tabare (#8) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Larranaga will play against Sayago (#6) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Capitol: J.Ledoux 36+3reb+5ast, A.Da Costa 15+8reb+1ast, K.Edo 13+11reb+1ast, G.Pablo 9+8reb+3ast, J.Wenzel 5+2reb+1ast, C.Bascou 4+2reb+3ast
Larranaga: T.Metzger 31+12reb+1ast, D.Foreman 13+5reb+2ast, M.Nicolas 12+5reb+3ast, S.Guillermo 10+5reb+3ast, C.Mateo 7+3reb+2ast, M.Nobile 5+2reb+3ast

Verdirrojo - Stockolmo 79-78

Verdirrojo's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after six consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they edged much higher ranked Stockolmo (3-4) 79-78. Verdirrojo had a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) scored 5 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Yari Acevedo (190-1997) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side center Martin Tessadri (200-2001) responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds and guard Facundo Terra (185-1998) scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Stockolmo's coach Andres Borroni tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Verdirrojo (1-6) left bottom position moving up to fifteenth place, which they share with Lagomar. Stockolmo at the other side dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with O.Mundial. Verdirrojo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena U.Atletica.
Top scorers:
Verdirrojo: Y.Acevedo 20+5reb+1ast, A.Arrillaga 18+7reb+1ast, C.Pereira 16+4reb, J.Mayora 15+5reb+3ast, R.Whitfield 5+13reb+11ast, M.Suarez 3+1ast
Stockolmo: T.Martin 20+9reb+3ast, R.Arrillaga 16+4reb+4ast, F.Terra 15+6reb+5ast, J.Peralta 10+11reb+1ast, H.Silva 7+1reb, A.Maximiliano 4+2reb+3ast



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