Colón lose to Fusión Riojana, suffer sixth defeat in a row | OneFootball

The Sabalero fell as a visitor to the Riojano team by 89-87, suffering their sixth consecutive defeat at the start of the Argentine League season.

The start of the 2025/2026 Argentine League continues to be elusive for Colón, who 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 Sabalero without reward for their effort.

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

Colón, true to their combative profile, put up a fight from the start. They alternated good defenses, fluid attacks, and a commitment that stood out once again. However, as happened in the debut, they failed to translate their solidity into a favorable outcome. In an extremely tight duel, every possession was worth gold, and any oversight could tilt the story.

The decision came in a moment loaded with tension. When everything indicated that the game could extend or be resolved by minimal details, Abeiro appeared to tip the balance. With a double in the final seconds, the Fusión player sealed the score and unleashed the madness of the Riojan crowd, 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 without results. The challenge now is to transform the good feelings into victories that allow them to stand up 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 (FI) 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 (FI) Estanislao Crespi 5, Santiago Costa 6, Thiago Chemez 0. Coach: Leandro Spies.

Quarters: 23-29, 41-47, and 70-71.

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