Pico Football Club defeated Barrio Parque in a preseason basketball friendly, securing the win in overtime after a late defensive surge and clinical perimeter shooting. The match, which served as preparation for the upcoming Liga Argentina de Básquetbol, saw both teams trade leads throughout regulation before the visitors established control in the final minutes of the extra period.
Barrio Parque Leads Before Pico Football Club Takes Control
Barrio Parque opened the match with a strong first quarter, finding effective offensive variations to bypass the defense from La Pampa and ending the period with a four-point lead. The game remained competitive in the second quarter, but the momentum shifted as Barrio Parque utilized a rotation of bench players. During these substitutions, the home side experienced defensive lapses, allowing Pico Football Club to close the gap and eventually take the lead as Barrio Parque’s external shooting efficiency declined.
Barrio Parque Regains Lead Before Late Tie Forces Overtime
After the long halftime break, Barrio Parque regained their collective offensive rhythm and tightened their defensive intensity, reclaiming the advantage. In the fourth quarter, the hosts deployed an alternative lineup that maintained defensive pressure despite a lower scoring output. With four minutes remaining, Pico Football Club’s defense stifled Barrio Parque’s offense, allowing the visitors to edge back in front.
In the final seconds of regulation, Barrio Parque’s Cantarutti hit a shot to put the home team up by two points. However, a late play by Rodríguez Suppi tied the game, forcing the contest into overtime. During the extra period, Pico Football Club utilized perimeter shooting to secure the lead. A final attempt by Rivata to win the game for Barrio Parque hit the rim and bounced out, sealing the victory for the visitors.
Physical Friendly Helps Teams Prepare for Upcoming Games
Although the match was classified as a friendly, the intensity increased at various points, marked by physical play and verbal exchanges between the players that mirrored a competitive regular-season game. Despite the result, coaching staffs from both teams indicated the experience provided a positive opportunity to correct tactical errors between two evenly matched rosters.
Barrio Parque is scheduled to return to the court on Wednesday, October 14, in San Francisco. The team will face San Isidro in the final of the Súper 6 tournament, a key preparation event for the upcoming Liga Argentina de Básquetbol season.
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