Unión outclassed by Peñarol, heavy defeat at the Malvicino | OneFootball

Peñarol was too much for Unión, and thus the Tate suffered its sixth defeat in the National League. It was 82 to 63 for the Mar del Plata team.

Peñarol started the night better than Unión at the Ángel Malvichino, dominating the pace of the game from their half-court. Vázquez and Pérez managed the initial possessions wisely. With 2:16 left, Seigorman made some substitutions, and Balbi's entry allowed Unión to find a bit more offensive order.

Peñarol was too much for Unión

In the second quarter, the Mar del Plata team pulled away again thanks to Guerra's management, Thornton's experience, and a tidy game that allowed them to extend the lead. Unión couldn't find clarity in their attack, and Peñarol took advantage of their broad rotation, with a good contribution from Basualdo (4 points and 5 rebounds in the quarter). Thus, the visitors went into the long break ahead 37-25.

Unión reacted at the start of the third quarter with a pick & roll utilized by Vogt and a more intense defense that reduced the difference to seven, forcing Costa to call a timeout. Peñarol came out better after the break, with Carrera dominating the offensive rebound to regain the lead. The quarter ended with controversy due to Leonardo Costa's ejection after a technical foul. Unión capitalized on that moment with free throws from Elías and a buzzer-beater from Alessio, closing the gap to 52-57.

In the last quarter, Peñarol managed the ball better and found better shots, allowing them to regain a twelve-point lead. Unión continued without offensive fluidity and with low three-point shooting efficiency, while the visitors gradually extended their lead. To the point that the Rojiblanco attempted 34 three-pointers and made only three.

With just over two minutes to play and after Carrera's free throws, Seigorman called his last timeout, but the reaction didn't come. Peñarol managed the closing and ended up securing another victory, their seventh consecutive, confirming their great form. In the winning team, Facundo Vázquez stood out with 20 points, and Agustín Pérez with 13, both crucial in controlling the game.

So far in the National League, Unión has four wins and six losses. Their next game will be on December 3rd when they visit Ferro at the Héctor Etchart.

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