Arcense became the fourth qualifier for the semifinals of the Under 21 Basketball League after beating Santa Tecla Municipal 1 74-79 and taking the series 2-1. In the semifinals they will face the Cougars, where they will win the best of three games, to be held at the Inclusive Sports City (CDI).
The third playoff game for the dispute for the last ticket to the semifinals of the Under 21 League, organized by the Salvadoran Basketball Federation (Fesabal), was very close, since Santa Tecla Municipal 1 and Arcense showed determination and determination from the first period , which ended 20-25 in favor of those from Ciudad Arce.
The beginning of the second period was marked by the good work of the defenses of both teams, since the points came until 6:55 minutes remained on the board after a foul by Raúl Valladares from Tecleño on Óscar Grande. The player from Arcense made one of the two free throws and from there, the Ciudad Arce team put more pressure on him and took the period 11-12 for an overall 31-37.
In the third quarter, the consistency of the Tecleño team was noticeable with the interventions and scores of Rodrigo Gamero and Arístides Mojica, but Arcense did not allow themselves to be intimidated and took a two-point lead at the end of that period (18-20), leaving the overall score 49-57.
With an eight-point lead, Arcense let its guard down while Santa Tecla Municipal 1 increased the pressure and offered an exciting finish. With 1:53 left to play, the Tecleños reduced the lead to two points (74-76), but Fernando Cañada with two converted free throws and Kevin Quintanilla, who added one more, buried Santa Tecla’s hopes.
Arcense was left with the victory and the pass to the semifinals after closing the most even series of the quarterfinals, since the others were defined in two games.
The first semifinal game is scheduled for this Sunday, February 18, in which Brujos de Izalco will face Itexsal, at 1:00 pm, while Cougars will play against Arcense at 2:45 pm Both duels will take place in the City Inclusive Sports.
Under 21 Cup Tournament continues
On Saturday, February 17, the quarterfinal matches of the Under 21 Cup Tournament will be played, scheduled to start at 1:00 pm Nejapa will face Santa Tecla Jr at that time, followed by the match between Chalatenango and Búhos BC at 2:45 pm Then, at 4:30 pm, Pivot BKB Academy will play against CD Platense, and at 6:15 pm, Santa Tecla Élite will face Santa Tecla Municipal 2.
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