Club Atletico Olimpia 89 – 81 Urupan
Uruguay Liga de Ascenso | 5 June 2026

Match Overview

Club Atletico Olimpia secured a hard‑fought 89–81 victory over Urupan in the Uruguay Liga de Ascenso on 5 June 2026. Played at the Polideportivo de Olimpia, the home side used a dominant fourth quarter to pull away after a back‑and‑forth contest. The win keeps Olimpia in the upper half of the second‑division table as they push for promotion.

Key Moments

• First half: Olimpia shot 52% from the field and led 46–42 at the break, but Urupan stayed close thanks to 10 offensive rebounds.
• Third quarter: Urupan opened the second half with a 9–2 run to take a 51–48 lead. Olimpia answered with a 12‑point burst, regaining control at 60–55.
• Fourth quarter: Olimpia tightened its defence, holding Urupan to just 16 points in the final frame while scoring 29. A 9–0 run mid‑quarter made the score 80–68, effectively sealing the game.
• Free‑throw shooting: Olimpia went 21‑of‑26 from the line (81%), while Urupan struggled at 14‑of‑22 (64%), a decisive difference in a single‑digit game for much of the night.

Standout Performances

• Federico Silva (Olimpia): Exploded for 27 points (10‑of‑16 FG) and added 7 rebounds. His scoring in the paint was crucial in the fourth quarter.
• Ignacio Rodriguez (Urupan): Posted a team‑high 22 points and 5 assists, but his three turnovers in the final period hurt Urupan’s comeback hopes.
• Mateo Suarez (Olimpia): registered a double‑double – 14 points and 12 rebounds – and anchored the paint on defence with 3 blocks.

Game Analysis

Olimpia’s depth proved key – they received 35 points from their bench, compared to just 18 for Urupan. The home team also dominated fast‑break points (18–6), capitalising on Urupan’s 16 turnovers. Urupan, meanwhile, controlled the offensive glass (15 rebounds) but could not convert second‑chance opportunities into enough points to stay ahead.

Season Context

The victory improves Olimpia’s record to 9–7, placing them fifth in the 14‑team Liga de Ascenso. Urupan drops to 7–9 and sits outside the playoff spots. With the second half of the season underway, Olimpia will look to build momentum for a push toward the top four and a potential promotion berth.