Colón’s second-half fight not enough against Sportivo Suardi | OneFootball

Colón missed a golden opportunity to climb positions in the standings by losing 81-72 to Sportivo Suardi. In a match marked by inconsistency, the team led by Leandro Spies paid a high price for their defensive lapses, especially during a second quarter that ended up being the beginning of the end for their aspirations in the game.

The turning point: a fateful second quarter

After a promising start where the "Sabalero" managed to take a minimal lead (17-16) thanks to the effectiveness of Germán González, the situation changed drastically before the long break. Sportivo Suardi tightened the screws on the pressure over the first line, forcing unforced errors in the red-and-black's playmaking. With a crushing 27-15 run, the home team punished every mistake in Colón's defensive balance. The figure of Santiago Calderón, who scored 22 points, was key to breaking the rotating defense and establishing a double-digit lead (43-32) that the Santa Fe team never managed to overcome.

A comeback that fell short

At the restart, Colón showed a more combative side. With adjustments in the pick and roll defense and a more active presence in offensive rebounds, the team managed to win the third quarter (23-20) and reduce the difference to eight points. However, when the comeback seemed possible, the shadows reappeared: the overuse of outside shooting without prior circulation and the lack of offensive partners for González prevented the final strike. Suardi, with greater skill and consistency, knew how to manage the time and seal the deal from the free-throw line.

Urgency for answers and a demanding schedule

With this result, Colón's record falls to 6-14, keeping them in the lower positions of the standings and with an urgent need to find collective balance. The team has shown flashes of good basketball, but the lack of defensive solidity remains their Achilles' heel. Next Sunday the 15th, they will face a new trial by fire against Villa San Martín (10-10), a match that will demand maximum concentration to avoid losing further ground in the competition.

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