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    Uruguay improve to 3-1 with victory over Chile

    Game Report

    CARACAS (South American Championship) – Uruguay dominated Chile, 88-56, to claim it third victory, and have to wait for the result of Argentina vs. Colombia to know if they qualify of the Semi-Finals.

    CARACAS (South American Championship) – Uruguay dominated Chile, 88-56, to claim it third victory, and have to wait for the result of Argentina vs. Colombia to know if they qualify of the Semi-Finals.

    • Turning Point: With a 25-9 first quarter, Uruguay established the lead that will carry onto the last second.

    • Stats don’t lie: Uruguay shot for a 50% from the field in the victory.

    • Game Hero: Matias Calfani accumulated a 22 points and 10 rebounds “double-double” to become the game hero for the Uruguayans.

    • The Bottom Line: Uruguay captures its third win of the South American Championship, and will have to wait for the result of Argentina vs. Colombia to know if they qualify of the Semi-Finals. Meanwhile, Chile will play for the seventh position of the tournament against Bolivia.

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