Metropolitan Round 4 of Second Stage

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Welcome (#6) and Larranaga (#3). Larranaga was smashed at home by 25 points 53-78 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Larranaga. Worth to mention a great performance of Colombian Alvaro Pena (197-1995) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds. Fernando Verrone (201-1988) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American forward DJ Foreman (203-1994, college: St.Louis) replied with 21 points 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. Welcome (10-8) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sayago and Capitol. Larranaga at the other side dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. Welcome is looking forward to face Sayago (#7) at home in the next round. Larranaga's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Atenas.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Urunday (#1) and Atenas (#8). Despite it looked like an easy game for Urunday, those rules do not exist in derby games. It's more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Guest Atenas challenged much higher ranked Urunday giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by four points 103-99. Worth to mention a great performance of American Tyrone Lee (203-1990, college: GVSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and Anthony Hilliard who added 25 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Joaquin Rodriguez (199-2003) responded with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Urunday have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-3 record. Atenas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with ten games lost. Urunday will play against Tabare (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Atenas' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Larranaga.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Olimpia (13-5) against fifth ranked Sayago (10-8) on Tuesday night. Visiting Olimpia was crushed by Sayago in Sayago 99-77. The winners were led by Martin Chervo who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 16 points and 4 assists by Juan Diego Cabillon did not help to save the game for Olimpia. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sayago maintains fifth position with 10-8 record, which they share with Welcome and Capitol. Loser Olimpia keeps the second place with five games lost. Sayago will meet Welcome (#6) in the next round. Olimpia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Capitol.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. U.Atletica beat Lagomar on the road 90-88. O.Mundial lost to Verdirrojo on its own court 71-81. Colon was outscored by Stockolmo in Montevideo 53-80. Bottom-ranked Miramar recorded a loss to 25 de Agosto at home 80-91. Tabare was defeated by Capitol on the opponent's court 91-74.

Lagomar - U.Atletica 88-90

No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked U.Atletica (10-9) edged 14th ranked Lagomar (5-14) in Montevideo 90-88 on Monday. The winners were led by American center Deion McClenton (208, college: Keiser) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 10 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import forward Miles Bowman Jr (198-1993, college: High Point) supported him with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 15 rebounds by Venezuelan Carlos Milano (198-1985) did not help to save the game for Lagomar. Forward Federico Haller (200-1988) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Lagomar's coach Alejandro Muro tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. U.Atletica moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Stockolmo and Colon. Lagomar lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. U.Atletica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo O.Mundial.
Top scorers:
U.Atletica: M.Bowman Jr. 16+6reb, A.Dotti 15+2reb+4ast, G.Felipe 12+4reb+5ast, J.Dios 11+1ast, D.McClenton 10+14reb+4ast, A.Cabillon 9+6reb
Lagomar: L.Martin 18+2ast, F.Haller 16+6reb+4ast, P.Rusch 12+6ast, C.Milano 12+15reb+3ast, H.Francisco 10+3reb+2ast, D.Tortajada 9+6reb

O.Mundial - Verdirrojo 71-81

There was a minor upset when 13th ranked O.Mundial (6-13) lost to fifteenth ranked Verdirrojo (6-13) in Montevideo 71-81 on Monday. The winners were led by American guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) who scored that evening 13 points and 9 assists and forward Christian Pereira (194-1993) supported him with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists by Panamanian-American point guard Trevor Gaskins (188-1989, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pro Sports) did not help to save the game for O.Mundial. Colombian power forward Santiago Serna (203-2001) added 16 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Five Verdirrojo and four O.Mundial players scored in double figures. Verdirrojo moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with defeated O.Mundial. O.Mundial lost fifth consecutive game. Verdirrojo'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:
Verdirrojo: A.Arrillaga 19+7reb, C.Pereira 14+10reb+2ast, R.Whitfield 13+4reb+9ast, Y.Acevedo 13+2reb+2ast, M.Martinez 11+8reb+1ast, M.Suarez 8+8reb
O.Mundial: S.Santiago 16+12reb, T.Gaskins 13+12reb+5ast, N.Ignacio 12+5reb+3ast, L.Taboada 12+2reb+5ast, Z.Leandro 8+1reb, A.Thomas 8+5reb+1ast

Stockolmo - Colon 80-53

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when tenth ranked Stockolmo (10-9) rolled over 9th ranked Colon (10-9) in Montevideo 80-53 on Monday. The winners were led by guard Facundo Terra (185-1998) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists and Argentinian power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) supported him with 11 points and 18 rebounds. Four Stockolmo players scored in double figures. Stockolmo's coach Andres Borroni felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds by American power forward Quinterian McConico (203-1995, college: AAMU) did not help to save the game for Colon. Point guard Diego Alvarez (180-1990) added 5 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Stockolmo have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Colon and U.Atletica. Stockolmo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena 25 de Agosto.
Top scorers:
Stockolmo: T.Martin 17+10reb+2ast, F.Terra 15+7reb+11ast, R.Arrillaga 13+2reb+2ast, J.Peralta 11+18reb, B.Gabriel 9+1reb+2ast, B.Mateo 5
Colon: Q.McConico 16+10reb, M.Mateo 10+6reb+1ast, J.Bieniemy 9+5reb+1ast, M.Pedro 7+2ast, A.Amaral 6+3reb, D.Alvarez 5+7reb+6ast

Miramar - 25 de Agosto 80-91

Not a big story in a game when 16th ranked Miramar (3-16) lost to twelfth ranked 25 de Agosto (9-10) in Montevideo 80-91 on Monday. The winners were led by American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds and the other American import Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 21 points and 21 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by Argentinian power forward Gonzalo Torres (201-1994) did not help to save the game for Miramar. Guard Damian Blazina (186-1988) added 15 points, 7 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Miramar's coach Andres Blazina rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. 25 de Agosto have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain twelfth position with 9-10 record. Loser Miramar stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. 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 Stockolmo.
Top scorers:
25 de Agosto: T.Brown 33+11reb+1ast, D.Holloway 21+13reb+4ast, J.Garbarino 18+3reb+5ast, R.Cardozo 12+6reb+1ast, P.Luciano 4+3reb+1ast, M.Marotta 3+7ast
Miramar: G.Torres 21+21reb+2ast, D.Blazina 15+4reb+7ast, L.Curbelo 12+4reb+1ast, P.Ezequiel 11+6reb+1ast, B.Nicolas 9+1ast, M.De Gouveia 8+4reb+7ast

Sayago - Olimpia 99-77

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Olimpia (13-5) against fifth ranked Sayago (10-8) on Tuesday night. Visiting Olimpia was crushed by Sayago in Sayago 99-77. They outrebounded Olimpia 36-22 including a 29-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sayago looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by Argentinian forward Martin Chervo (200-1992) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and American Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) supported him with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Even 16 points and 4 assists by forward Juan Diego Cabillon (192-2000) did not help to save the game for Olimpia. American center Ricardo Glenn (203-1990, college: USC Upstate, agency: Interperformances) added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Four Sayago and five Olimpia players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sayago maintains fifth position with 10-8 record, which they share with Welcome and Capitol. Loser Olimpia keeps the second place with five games lost. Sayago will meet Welcome (#6) in the next round. Olimpia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Capitol.
Top scorers:
Sayago: C.Martin 22+12reb+5ast, R.Brown 16+8reb+2ast, B.Emiliano 15+3reb+1ast, S.Brian 15+1reb+1ast, D.Mujica 12+2reb, T.de Leon 9+5reb+2ast
Olimpia: C.Juan Diego 16+4reb+4ast, A.Thornton 14+5reb+1ast, S.Fernandez 13+7ast, J.Viana 11+1reb+2ast, R.Glenn 10+7reb+4ast, M.Agustin 5+1reb+1ast

Capitol - Tabare 91-74

There was a small surprise when seventh ranked Capitol (10-8) defeated 4th ranked Tabare (12-6) in Montevideo 91-74 on Tuesday. Capitol looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by point guard Mateo Giano (186-2000) who scored that evening 20 points and 6 assists and American guard Ladavius Draine (193, college: Tulsa) supported him with 23 points. Four Capitol players scored in double figures. Even 27 points and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) by point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) did not help to save the game for Tabare. Naturalized Italian forward Xavier Couste (186-1999) added 13 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) for lost side. Capitol moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Welcome and Sayago. Loser Tabare dropped to the third position with six games lost. Capitol's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Olimpia.
Top scorers:
Capitol: L.Draine 23+3reb+3ast, G.Mateo 20+4reb+6ast, A.Da Costa 16+6reb+2ast, C.Bascou 11+6reb+7ast, N.Amichetti 8+1reb+1ast, G.Pablo 6+2reb+1ast
Tabare: M.Perdomo 27+2reb+4ast, C.Xavier 13+5reb, A.Danridge 12+3reb+2ast, O.Medina 6+3reb, P.Orizu 6+7reb, H.Alvarez 5+6reb+3ast

Larranaga - Welcome 53-78

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Welcome (#6) and Larranaga (#3). Larranaga was smashed at home by 25 points 53-78 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Larranaga. Worth to mention a great performance of Colombian Alvaro Pena (197-1995) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds. Fernando Verrone (201-1988) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Welcome players scored in double figures. American forward DJ Foreman (203-1994, college: St.Louis) replied with 21 points and naturalized Italian Nicolas Borsellino (202-1986, agency: Pro Sports) added 7 points and 12 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. Welcome (10-8) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sayago and Capitol. Larranaga at the other side dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. Welcome is looking forward to face Sayago (#7) at home in the next round. Larranaga's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Atenas.
Top scorers:
Welcome: A.Pena 23+6reb+3ast, F.Verrone 13+8reb+2ast, B.Mateo 12+4reb+1ast, S.Wohlwend 10+3ast, S.Sosa 8+3reb+3ast, S.Alvarez 7+2reb+1ast
Larranaga: D.Foreman 21+4reb, J.Jones 8+10reb+2ast, M.Nobile 8+4reb+4ast, N.Borsellino 7+12reb+2ast, S.Guillermo 5+1reb, C.Colman 4+2reb

Urunday - Atenas 103-99

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Urunday (#1) and Atenas (#8). Despite it looked like an easy game for Urunday, those rules do not exist in derby games. It's more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Guest Atenas challenged much higher ranked Urunday giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by four points 103-99. Urunday made 27-of-34 charity shots (79.4 percent) during the game. Urunday outrebounded Atenas 49-37 including 36 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Atenas were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American Tyrone Lee (203-1990, college: GVSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import swingman Anthony Hilliard (195-1986, college: ECSU) who added 25 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Joaquin Rodriguez (199-2003) responded with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Felipe Silveira (187-2001) scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Urunday and five Atenas players scored in double figures. Urunday have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-3 record. Atenas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with ten games lost. Urunday will play against Tabare (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Atenas' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Larranaga.
Top scorers:
Urunday: A.Hilliard 25+9reb+3ast, T.Lee 24+12reb+2ast, R.Brause 16+2reb, D.Delgado 16+13reb+4ast, C.Giovanni 8+6reb+4ast, P.Patricio 6+1reb+2ast
Atenas: R.Joaquin 26+6reb+6ast, F.Franco 17+2reb+2ast, S.Felipe 16+5reb+4ast, F.Centeno 15+7reb+1ast, C.Modernell 13+6reb+2ast, R.De Leon 8



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