Juan Fernández (D) of Argentina disputes the ball with Luis Almanza de Colombia this Monday, in a game of the FIBA Americanup 2025 between Argentina and Colombia, in Managua (Nicaragua).
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Colombia wrote a golden page in its history to classify for the first time to the quarterfinals of the AmeriCupafter falling into a vibrant game against Argentina by 84-83.
Although the defeat came in the last second, The selection led by Tomás Díaz assured his quota to the next round as the best third in the group.
The first points for the national team came from the hand of Luis Almanza From the perimeter. However, Argentina quickly took control with a long offensive rally that put the scoreboard 18-7.
The entrance of Jerson Caicedo gave Colombia fresh air, contributing energy, four points and a key blockade for Keep the team at stake.
The offensive power of the albicelestes continued to make differences, but Anola Braian He responded with triples that allowed to close the first quarter 29-17 in favor of Argentina.
At the beginning of the second quarter, Hansel Atencia appeared, who came from scoring 26 points in the previous match. The Colombian base converted A medium distance shot And a triple from the corner after Angola assistance, confirming that when both connect, the danger is imminent.
With a 13-0 streak in the final minutes, Colombia went to rest above 41-40 Thanks to a better defense and the good rotation of players.
In the third quarter, Atance was present again from the perimeter, after a great ball circulation that culminated with an assistance from Michael Jackson.
Argentina replied, but Luis Almanza held the team with baskets and strength in the painting. A robbery and tray with Angola contact forced the Argentine coach Pablo Prigioni to ask for dead time. Even so, the albicelestes better closed the period and went up 62-58.
In the last quarter, after a time requested by Tomás Díaz, Colombia reacted with triples of Atance and the strength of Cristian Solís In the boards.
The defense remained the main weapon of the team, allowing him to turn the scoreboard to get up 79-78.
Romario Roque, who had not appeared in the first three rooms, emerged at the decisive moment with six vital points.
However, Argentina responded and entered the last minute up 83-82. In the last play of the game, a triple short of Juan Fernández ended up in offensive rebound for Nicolás Brussino, who scored under the hoop and sealed the victory 84-83 For the albiceleste.
The best player in Colombia was Anola Braianwho signed a stellar action with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists.
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