Everything Institute I knew it was “the” night. He couldn’t pass up the opportunity. There was no other chance. In its bunker, the Angel Sandrín of so many days of joys, this time it could not be. He stood firm, puffed out his chest but complicated his chances of qualifying for the final round, Super 8, of the Champions Leagu.
La Gloria returned home 380 days after her last game and did not take advantage of it. It is true that the fans were missing, they push them to the team when they need it, and Sandrín’s lack of that strength that helps when facing an all or nothing match was noticed.
The Albirrojo lost to Minas and Brazil by 88 to 80 and was almost left out of the eight best who will go for the title in the Champions League.
The second half of the cast led by Gustavo Peirone was very weak, Minas was clearly dominating and celebrated.
On Friday, again at the Sandrín, he will face Flamengo, from 19.10. Before, this Thursday at the same time, there will be a Brazilian duel.
A beginning with chess movements, a lot of tension and also nervousness. And the humidity could not be absent on the nights (and afternoons) of the Champions League.
Eagerly, the Alta Córdoba team started knowing their obligations. Minas stood up hard to defend his zone and with David Jackson as his main offensive weapon, he took the lead 17-10 at 5’40.
Instituto adjusted the mark and with the triples of captain Santiago Scala (3/4 in the first quarter) he evened the score, and opened the mark of the Brazilians. Ronald Jackson contributed valuable points and Gloria took the first chapter 26-25.
In the Albirrojo the reinforcements Leo Lema and Anthony Kent had their premiere.
The visiting “lungos” insisted on closing their area and complicated the inmates of the Cordovan cast, mainly their best weapon, Néstor Colmenares. Likewise, with his experience and his “tricks” the Venezuelan managed to contribute in attack.
Martín Cuello also appeared on offense and Instituto extended the difference to 11: 48-37 with 2’30 to play.
Minas was planted in the zone and Gloria closed the ring, but he “benched” in defense and went to rest in front by 52 to 41.
The Belo Horizonte team opened the second half with a 6-0 run, until Scala cut the drought with a triple. But Minas had already gotten into the game.
The worse and worse humidity turned the court into a skating rink. Difficult to stand for both, the visit took better advantage of him and he went ahead 63-62 with 28 seconds remaining. Cuello responded with a triple, and the Uruguayan Parodi equaled it (65-65) in the closing.
Uneasiness
Minas was filled with confidence before a disconcerting Institute. The visit put a partial of 13-4 in less than 5 minutes of the final period and it escaped 78-69.
Gloria lacked answers, and uneasiness prevailed. The Brazilians, who were fewer (just the delegation from Minas) made themselves felt more than the redheads. More emotionally armed and with a better game, the visit carried out its game plan calmly and stretched the difference to 9: 82-73 with two minutes remaining.
On the other hand, in Gloria everything was desperation, beyond that he fought to the end with what he had.
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