The U13 men’s basketball selection from Santa Fe secured its ticket to the championship match of the Campeonato Argentino de Infantiles by defeating Entre Ríos, according to regional sports reporting. The decisive victory propels the undefeated santafesino side directly into the final stages of the national tournament hosted in Río Tercero, Córdoba.
The Road to the Final Four in Río Tercero
The Santa Fe roster advanced to the Final Four of the Campeonato Argentino U13 with a flawless, undefeated record after winning its group during the preliminary phase held in Rosario. The team traveled to the city of Río Tercero in Córdoba to contest the decisive weekend fixtures at the stadium of Sportivo 9 de Julio. In the semifinal matchup, Santa Fe faced off against Entre Ríos, claiming victory to lock in their place in the title match.
The path to the tournament’s final weekend was established through preliminary phases. The Federación de Básquet de Entre Ríos (FBER) prepared its U13 squad through training sessions at the Atlético Echagüe Club in Paraná before making the trip to Córdoba. The final four tournament gathered four top regional selections: Santa Fe, Entre Ríos, FeBAMBA, and the host federation from Córdoba, which won the bidding process to organize the event.
Roster and Coaching Staff for Santa Fe
According to official squad lists published ahead of the weekend, the Santa Fe team is directed by Pablo Diez. The roster features fifteen young athletes: Benjamín Carrozzo, Ezequiel Ramírez, Gino Tessandori, Noah Meucci, Lucas Tessandori, Tomás Luna, Valentino Butti, Ciro Miserez, Juan Noseda, Julián Salva, Alejo Mendia, Valentino Piñero, Valentino Albornoz, Tomás Spedaletti, and Gino Battani.
The coaching and support staff supporting Diez includes assistant coaches Axel Zumoffen and Tomás Chaparro, physical preparer Rodrigo García, and team manager Marcelo Quinteros. This group oversaw the preparations that kept the squad unbeaten through the Rosario group stage and into the medal rounds in Río Tercero.
Broadcast and Tournament Schedule
Basketball fans and families unable to travel to Córdoba can watch the matches remotely. According to tournament organizers, all games of the Final Four are broadcast live and free of charge via Básquet Pass. The streaming access covers both the semifinal encounters and Sunday’s medal fixtures.
In the concurrent semifinal bracket, host Córdoba met FeBAMBA. Following Saturday’s results, the losing semifinalists advanced to the third-place match scheduled for Sunday morning, while the winners progressed to the grand final to decide the national U13 champion.
Next Steps and Upcoming Matches
With the semifinal hurdle cleared, Santa Fe shifts its focus entirely to the championship game of the Campeonato Argentino de Infantiles. Beyond the male division’s conclusion, the santafesino sports calendar also features the women’s U13 Final Four, which is scheduled to take place from September 5 to September 6 at FeBAMBA headquarters, where Santa Fe’s female selection will compete against Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and the local federation for the national title.
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