Pacífico struck first and now has two chances to get into one of the semifinals of the Federal Basketball League. They beat Independiente 87-81, in General Pico, and on Sunday they will have the possibility of securing their place in the next stage of the Federal Basketball League. Sebastián Godoy Vega, at 21, was the figure of the Neuquéns.
The coaching staff led by Maxi Rubio was looking for “the perfect match” in La Pampa and they achieved it. He showed credentials from the start (27-11), overcame the home team’s reaction (40-42) and once again showed his hierarchy in the third quarter (70-58) to begin to secure a great victory.
The Panther and his ballet
In a team that performed at its best, the task of Pantera Godoy, who added 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 rebound to his 21 points. They were not left behind Lucas Villanueva, who touched the double-double with 17 and 9, while the perimeter duo, Lucas Romera and Marco Roumec, contributed 28 (14 each). The Dean also won it from the bench, with good contributions from Giuliano Sasso and Tomás Flehr.
The big difference was in the triples because Pacífico shot a very high 52% (14-27) and an excellent percentage of doubles (65%, 17-26). The local team finished 28th (9-32) and 53rd (19-36), respectively. There was also a significant difference in assists: 19-11.
Two chances to pass
The series will move to Neuquén and the Dean will have two chances to get among the eight best in the country. The first will be on Sunday the 16th at 8 p.m. and, if the people of Pampa return kindness, they will meet again on Monday the 17th at 9 p.m., always in Viejo Ramírez.
The synthesis
Pico Independent (81): Nicolás Kalalo 18, Nicolás Henriquez 15, Joaquín Morandini 14, Jeffrey Merchant 11, Matías Sesto 6 (FI), Genaro Calcaterra 11, Blas Lino Magnano 3, Tomas Ramallo 3. DT: Juan Cruz Paganini
Pacific (87): Lucas Romera 14, Marco Roumec 14, Lucas Villanueva 17, Sebastián Godoy Vega 21, Alex Soria 6 (FI), Giuliano Sasso 8, David Fric 1, Tomas Flehr 6. DT: Maximiliano Rubio
Partials: 11-27, 40-42 and 58-70
Basketball court: The Giant of the Avenue, General Pico
