Hansel Atance, with the triples, was decisive in the Colombian comeback.
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Colombia achieved an epic triumph this Sunday in Managua. The basketball selection beat Nicaragua 89-86 in a match full of tension and achieved a comeback that allows him to dream of the classification to the second round of the Americanup.
The national team arrived urged after the defeat in the debut against the Dominican Republic and responded on character, reversing an adverse start and showing solidity in decisive times.
Colombia and an unforgettable comeback
The place began dominating with a first overwhelming quarter (27-13), driven by the figure of Norchad Omier, which was unstoppable in painting. However, Colombia did not fall apart and in the second partial adjusted its defense, it improved in the circulation of the ball and responded with a forceful 28-21 in the second quarter that returned hope.
From there, the match became a blow that kept all the sports center Alexis Argüello.
The triples of Hansel Atance, who signed a memorable night with 26 points (8/14 in throws of three), marked the way of the comeback. Romario Roque was decisive with 17 points and an outstanding efficiency, while Braian Angola and Cristian Solís contributed intensity in the two areas, with key rebounds and solid defense.
The last quarter, won 28-15 by Colombians, was the scenario of the feat: cold head, rail defense and precise attacks to sentence 89-86. Above all, in the final minutes the team showed Temple.
Colombia is excited about the next round in the Americanup
In collective statistics, Colombia signed 44.9% in field shots and 36.1% in triples, in addition to dominating in robberies (11) and adding 17 assists, proof of the collective game.
Solís shone on the boards with nine rebounds, while Luis Almanza stood out with four robberies, fundamental to change the dynamics of the encounter. Roque's efficiency (22) made him the most complete player of the team.
On the side of Nicaragua, Omier was the great figure of the night: 30 points, 20 rebounds and an efficiency of 48 that consecrated him as the best individual of the party, accompanied by Kaleb Myers, lethal with 19 units and a very high percentage of success. However, neither their performances could stop the Colombian thrust at the close.
With this historical victory, Colombia keeps its aspirations alive to advance for the first time to the second phase of the Americanup.
On Monday, at 4:40 pm (DirecTV Sports), he will face Argentina, who arrives with a triumph and defeat. A victory could give him the direct pass, although he also maintains chances of qualifying as one of the best third parties. The dream is still intact and the team showed that it is ready to compete equally in the continent.
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