Quilmes Clinches Series, Eliminates Villa Mitre in Overtime Thriller
In a high-stakes battle for survival in the Liga Argentina, Quilmes has officially advanced, eliminating Villa Mitre after a grueling series that culminated in a dramatic overtime finish in Bahía Blanca. The Mar del Plata side showed immense resilience to fight through to qualify, securing their spot in the next round.
The series reached its climax in Bahía Blanca, where Quilmes closed out the series in hostile territory. Despite a valiant effort from the home team, Villa Mitre was unable to sustain their lead, eventually falling in the extra period.
The road to elimination began to steepen for the “tricolor” on April 8, 2026, when Quilmes took a pivotal 2-1 lead in the South Conference Reclassification series with a narrow 77-75 victory. In that contest, Quilmes relied on a strong interior presence and the efficiency of Emilio Giménez, who contributed 8 points, including two three-pointers. Villa Mitre, struggling without their primary shooter Federico Harina, saw a potential game-winning shot from Luciano Tambucci miss the mark in the final seconds.
Facing a must-win scenario, Villa Mitre sought to force a fifth game to retain their hopes alive. However, the momentum shifted when Quilmes forced the overtime period, displaying the grit necessary to seal the victory on the road.
This result marks a significant turning point for Quilmes as they advance in the Liga Argentina, even as Villa Mitre is left to reflect on a hard-fought series that came down to the final possessions.
