After the categorical victory by more than 100 points (130-27), against Bolivia, the Venezuelan Basketball Teamknown as the Vinotinto de Las Alturasemerged triumphant again in the South American U15 which takes place in Pasaje, Ecuador, after beating its counterpart from Uruguay 73-33, in the match held on October 23.
In a match that was key To increase the chances of qualifying for the next phase, the team led by Alexis Cedres He showed that what happened in the debut was not a product of chance and from the jump ball he dominated the actions.
The 26-10 run in the first quarter already gave signs of what was to come. But, despite the difference, the Venezuelan players did not lower their intensity and on the contrary, they increased the advantage, going into the break ahead by a considerable gap of 28 (43-15).
The Vinotinto de las Alturas will seek qualification for the World Cup
Complement started, The Vinotinto of the Heights took advantage of the trend of the match and established an even greater margin to reach the last quarter with a lead of 41 (60-19). It was like this, within a few final minutes of the process, the final 73-33 was sealed.
The best offensive player for the Venezuelan team was Julio Vasquezwho scored 15 points, followed by Luender Diazwho totaled 12. While Carlos Perez scored 11. At the same time, one of the figures of the team, as he is Kevin Gutierrezcontributed seven counts and six rebounds
Brazilwho is also undefeated, will be the next rival of Venezuelaas it will be measured against the Amazonian table this October 24 at 4:00 PM. A victory will be key to consolidating at the top of Group A and could already think about an eventual qualification to the semifinals, before facing Caracas with Chile on the 25th.
The best three of this U15 South American will qualify for the U16 Americas Pre-World Cup, which in turn will give places for the FIBA U17 World Cup.
