11/03/2024 13:42hs.
Third dreams of continuing writing his story in the current Basketball Champions League Americas. After having given the blow at the Alexis Argüello sports center in Managua, Nicaragua, had been one victory away from being able to get the ticket to the Final Four of the most important competition at the continental level.
However, on Sunday he received an unexpected blow and that is that Real Esteli They won the game in Santiago del Estero and equalized the series scheduled for the best of three games, after having won by a tight 95-94.
Quimsa could not close the series vs. Real Esteli. (FIBA Press)
Match analysis
It was not Quimsa’s best night, although in the last quarter they managed to reverse a difference of nine (84-75) and with a dunk in transition by Federico Zezular he put the locals ahead 91-90 and then a layup and a free throw extra by Juan Brussino, left things 94-90, with only 58 seconds left.
It seemed that the Argentine champion was tipping the balance in its favor, but the Tren del Norte counterattacked with another layup and a free kick from Ismael Romero (94-93), with 43 seconds left. Then, the Nicaraguan defense did its job and contained two attacks from the locals, so that with 11 seconds left the ball was left for Ruiz, who attacked the basket and with a highly difficult shot, sealed the victory for the visitors.
Real Estelí won the game 95-94, equaling the Quarterfinal series 1-1 and forcing the third and final match.
The most notable in Quimsa was Brandon Robinson with 27 units and 6 rebounds. Additionally, Zezular and Tayavek Gallizzi finished with 12 points each.
Quimsa could not close the series vs. Real Esteli. (FIBA Press)
When is the third point of the series played?
The definition of the series will be this Monday from 10:10 p.m. at the Ciudad stadium. The winner will play the Semifinal against Hebraica Macabi of Uruguay in the Final 4 with a venue to be designated next month.
Beyond the collective game, a large part of Quimsa’s hopes are placed in two individuals: Baralle and Robinson.
2024-03-11 16:42:23
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