Unión thrashed San Martín de Corrientes to stay in Liga Nacional | OneFootball

Unión put on a basketball clinic at the Malvicino. It was an 89-68 win over San Martín de Corrientes to secure their place in the National League.

There was no margin for error, and Unión played it for what it was: a final for survival. While in Misiones the historic Atenas of Córdoba was chasing a pipe dream by winning its game, the Santa Fe team made sure to tune out every radio and focus on its own task.

The result was a solid, flawless performance that allows the city to sleep easy knowing the National League is staying at 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 scoring spread around, the Tate wore down a San Martín side that never found the formula to stop the red-and-white tide.

The progression of the score 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 Corrientes. The final quarter was one of pure release: a basketball whirlwind 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 “Verde” 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 in the LNB.

The key fact

The 21-point margin in the final score 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 objective. Without relying on outside miracles and on its own merit, basketball in Santa Fe reaffirms its place among the big names. Tomorrow will be the time to think about the future, but today there is only one cry: Unión is top-flight!

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