Unión thrashed San Martin de Corrientes, secured Liga Nacional survival | OneFootball

Unión gave a basketball lesson at the Malvicino. It was an 89-68 win over San Martín de Corrientes to secure its place in the National League.

There was no room for error, and Unión played it for what it was: a final for survival. While in Misiones the historic Atenas de Córdoba was chasing a pipe dream by winning its game, the Santa Fe team made sure to turn off all the radios and focus on its own job.

The result was a solid, flawless performance that allows the city to sleep peacefully knowing that the National League is staying home.

The game: From tension to celebration at Unión

Unión’s start was devastating. With a 29-18 run in the first ten minutes, the team sent a direct message to the visitors: survival was non-negotiable. With a fluid offense and balanced scoring, the Tate wore down a San Martín side that never found the formula to stop the red-and-white wave.

The score progression reflected the maturity of a squad that learned from the blows of the season: after a controlled second quarter (45-36), the team did not relax; in the third period, the lead stretched to 13 points (62-49), suffocating any comeback attempt from the Corrientes team. The final quarter was all about release: a whirlwind of basketball to seal the final 89-68.

The relief of direct survival for Unión

Unión’s victory had historic collateral damage. Despite Santiago Ferreyra’s 27 points for Atenas in its win over Oberá, the Córdoba “Green” was buried in 18th place because of Unión’s emphatic performance. The playout series against Argentino de Junín will be for others; Unión has already packed its bags and renewed its passport for next season of the LNB.

The key fact

The 21-point difference on the final scoreboard speaks not only of superiority on the court, but also of the mental toughness of a group that knew how to handle the pressure of a Malvicino arena roaring like in its most glorious days.

Unión achieved its goal. Without outside miracles and on its own merit, Santa Fe basketball confirms its place at the table with the big teams. Tomorrow will be the time to think about the future, but today there is only one cry: Unión belongs in the League!

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.