Those led by Esteban Sánchez defeated Caza y Pesca 96-85 and extended their winning streak to 9 games. The figure of the night was Alejandro Pappalardi with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
The match began with both teams trying to get strong in the paint. The visit was made from the low post, while the shark through penetrations. A triple by Rabazano gave the locals the first advantage of the night, 10-7. With the passing of the seconds, the figure of Pappalardi, the former Platense, began to stand out, who charged the local inmates with fouls and also made his teammates play. On the Fish and Game side, his offense was very simple. They constantly looked for the option of the cuts to the basket or the back doors. Six points from Damián Pérez ended the first chapter, 25-14 in favor of those led by Daniel Bello.
President Derqui tried to match the actions in the first minutes of the second quarter. A partial of 6-0 forced the minute of the local bank. However, despite this improvement by the visitor, triples by Pérez and Bartual gave the shark peace of mind. Pappalardi, both in the paint and on the perimeter, continued to hurt the home defense. The intern added 10 points and five assists in the first half, which ended 43-41 with an advantage for the Torcuato team.
Through conversions in the paint by Pappalardi, Presidente Derqui went forward for the first time at the beginning of the second half. Those led by Sánchez adjusted their defense and entered determined to make their unbeaten record prevail, with a 17-6 sprint. Despite this, a triple and a steal by Lautaro Franco gave the locals hope. With the visit dominating the game, Bello decided to hit the table and bet on a formation without a pivot, seeking to put pressure on the entire court. A double by Juan Martín Reggi ended the third quarter, with the leader winning 69-62.
At the beginning of the last quarter, Caza y Pesca began to defend a 3-2 zone, maintaining a formation on the field without a defined pivot. Eight points in a row from Alan Koleff put his team within two units and gave the game excitement. In the midst of an unbeatable setting to define the match, Presidente Derqui, through the experience of his players, managed to lower the frenetic rhythm of the game that the host proposed. Intelligence to attack the area, generosity in the circulation of the ball and good shot selection were determining factors for the visit to become strong. However, the locals did not throw in the towel, through points from Pérez and Rabazano, and got within two units with 60 seconds to go. Free from Edgard Merchant and a good defense sentenced the lawsuit. It was a victory for the visiting team by 96-85.
SYNTHESIS
Hunting and Fishing (85): Alan Koleff (14), Nicolás Bartual (8) Mariano Rabazano (23), Juan Martín Reggi (9) and Manuel González Álvarez (2), FI. Damián Pérez (20), Gastón Steck (4), Lautaro Franco (5), Mateo Avalos (0), Lucas Juárez (0), Alejo Weckl (0) and Julián Passini (0). DT: D, Bello.
Presidente Derqui (96): Nehuen Alvite (0), Nicolás Henríquez (23), Ignacio Delelis (3), Edgard Merchant (18) and Alejandro Pappalardi (17), FI. Guillermo López (12), Juan Martín Fernández (7), Adrián Forastieri (4), Sebastián Bernasconi (5), Ezequiel Henríquez (2), Joaquín Aguilar (5) and Gastón Arce (0). DT: E, Sanchez.
Referees: Matías Quintana and Matías Pires.
Partial: 25-14, 18-27, 19-28 and 23-27.
Court: Edgardo Michaud.
Photo: Gustavo Barboza.
Source: Federico Gallone, Caza y Pesca press.
