Colón lose to Fusión Riojana, sixth defeat on the bounce | OneFootball

El Sabalero fell as a visitor against the team from La Rioja by 89-87, suffering its sixth consecutive loss at the start of the Argentine League season.

The start of the 2025/2026 Argentine League continues to be elusive for Colón, which once again showed character, intensity, and gameplay to fight until the last second, but ended up suffering another defeat. This time it was against Fusión Riojana, who won 89-87 in a thrilling match, decided in a final play that left El Sabalero without a reward for their effort.

The game was played in an impressive setting: a packed stadium, festive atmosphere, and a home crowd that cheered non-stop. That support was a key weapon for Fusión, who came into this match determined to give their fans their first home celebration of the season. With a core of local players, the team felt the support as an extra boost in the hottest moments.

Colón, true to its combative style, put up a fight from the start. They alternated solid defenses, fluid attacks, and a commitment that once again stood out. However, as happened in the debut, they could not turn their solidity into a favorable finish. In an extremely close duel, every possession was worth gold, and any lapse could tip the balance.

The decision came at a moment full of tension. When everything indicated that the game could go into overtime or be decided by the smallest details, Abeiro appeared to tip the scales. With a basket in the final seconds, the Fusión player sealed the score and unleashed madness among the local fans, who celebrated a historic victory for the province’s basketball.

For the Sabalero team, the balance once again leaves a bittersweet taste: convincing performance, close games, but no results. The challenge now is to turn these good sensations into victories that will allow them to get back on their feet in a championship that is just beginning, but already demands answers.

FUSIÓN RIOJANA 89: Juan Rama 12, Matías Vergara 4, Mateo Beiger 17, Lautaro Velázquez 8, Juan Abeiro 23 (Starters) Federico Bustos 7, Juan Rodríguez 7, Mateo Corso 5, Joaquín Fuentes 2, Marco Pica 0, Joel Escalante 0, Fabricio Díaz 4. Coach: Mario Vildoza.

COLÓN 87: Joaquín Fernández 14, Bautista Fernández 14, Germán González 13, Hans Feder Ponce 33, Andrés Jaimes 2 (Starters) Estanislao Crespi 5, Santiago Costa 6, Thiago Chemez 0. Coach: Leandro Spies.

Quarter scores: 23-29, 41-47, and 70-71.

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