Regatas Corrientes 89 – 95 Ferro Carril Oeste
Liga Nacional de Básquetbol – May 9, 2026

In a tightly contested affair at the Estadio José Jorge Contte, Ferro Carril Oeste outlasted Regatas Corrientes 95–89 to claim a crucial road victory in the Argentine Liga Nacional de Básquetbol. The visitors used a dominant second quarter and a clutch finishing stretch to overcome a spirited home side, moving themselves up the standings in the process.

Match Overview

Both teams entered the game at similar points in the table, making this a pivotal mid-season clash. Regatas came out aggressive, feeding off the home crowd, but Ferro’s disciplined defense and efficient perimeter shooting gradually took control. The game featured nine lead changes and was not decided until the final two minutes, when Ferro’s veteran guard trio delivered key baskets and free throws.

Key Moments

• First quarter: Regatas started hot, hitting 60% from the field to take a 28–22 lead. Forward Facundo Piñero led the early charge with 10 points in the frame.
• Second quarter shift: Ferro responded with a 30–18 run, using full-court pressure to force five Regatas turnovers. Swingman Luciano González scored 11 points in the period, including two three-pointers that gave Ferro a 52–46 halftime advantage.
• Third quarter battle: Regatas clawed back behind center Agustín Caffaro’s inside presence, tying the game 67–67. Ferro’s Tomás Cavallero hit a buzzer-beating layup to give his team a 69–67 lead heading into the fourth.
• Clutch finish: With the score tied at 85–85 and under two minutes left, Ferro guard Juan Manuel Rivero drained a step-back three, then Cavallero stole the ensuing inbound pass and drew a foul, making both free throws to seal the 95–89 win.

Standout Performers

• Juan Manuel Rivero (Ferro): 24 points, 6 assists, 3 steals. The veteran point guard controlled the tempo and made the game’s biggest shot.
• Luciano González (Ferro): 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including 4-of-7 from three-point range. His second-quarter outburst was crucial.
• Agustín Caffaro (Regatas): 18 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks. The big man battled inside all night but couldn’t get enough help in the closing minutes.
• Facundo Piñero (Regatas): 16 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists. A strong opening period set the tone for Regatas’ competitive effort.

Tactical Story

Ferro head coach Federico Fernández adjusted after a slow start, switching to a smaller lineup that spread the floor and attacked Regatas’ zone defense. The visitors shot 44% from three-point range (11-of-25), while Regatas managed only 32% from deep. Ferro also won the turnover battle 14–9, converting those into 21 points. In the paint, Regatas had a 42–38 edge, but Ferro’s perimeter efficiency and late-game execution proved decisive.

Impact on the Standings

With this win, Ferro Carril Oeste improves to 14–10 on the season, jumping into the top five of the Liga Nacional standings. Regatas Corrientes falls to 11–13, now sitting ninth and needing to reverse a recent slide (two losses in their last three games). The result also gives Ferro a 2–1 season series lead over Regatas, a potential tiebreaker advantage as the playoffs approach.

Up Next

Regatas will look to bounce back on the road against Instituto de Córdoba on May 12, while Ferro returns home to host San Lorenzo on the same date. Both games carry significant playoff positioning implications.