Venezuela vence a Chile y suma su primer triunfo en Eliminatorias FIBA 2027

Valdivia, Chile, played host to a crucial matchup in the FIBA Qatar 2027 World Cup Qualifiers, as Venezuela secured a hard-fought 72-68 victory over Chile. This win marks Venezuela’s first of the Americas Qualifiers.

Venezuela Starting Lineup

1. Edwin Mijares
2. Elian Centeno
3. José Ascanio
4. Yohanner Sifontes
5. José Materán

Chile Starting Lineup

• Felipe Inyaco
• Sebastián Suárez
• Felipe Haaase
• Ignacio Varela
• Ignacio Carrión

Game Recap

First Quarter:

• The game began with a jump ball, won by Chile.
• José Ascanio opened the scoring for Venezuela | CHI 00 – VEN 02
• Sebastián Suárez answered with a three-pointer for Chile | CHI 03 – VEN 06
• Chile quickly tied the game | CHI 06 – VEN 06
• A tight start with several turnovers | CHI 07 – VEN 08
• Edson Tovar converted both free throws | CHI 07 – VEN 10
• The first quarter concluded with Venezuela leading slightly | CHI 11 – VEN 12

Second Quarter:

• Elian Centeno extended Venezuela’s lead at the start of the quarter | CHI 11 – VEN 14
• Edwin Mijares hit a three-pointer for Venezuela | CHI 11 – VEN 19
• Elian Centeno continued his strong performance | CHI 11 – VEN 22
• Anyelo Cisneros added a three-pointer of his own | CHI 11 – VEN 25
• Chile began to respond, prompting a Venezuela timeout | CHI 16 – VEN 25
• A steal by Edson Tovar led to points for Anyelo Cisneros | CHI 16 – VEN 29
• Yeferson Guerra hit another three for Venezuela | CHI 17 – VEN 34
• Fabián Martínez provided a spark for Chile with a three-pointer | CHI 25 – VEN 38
• Yeferson Guerra capped the quarter with a clutch three-pointer | CHI 25 – VEN 41

Third Quarter:

• Chile started the quarter with two points | CHI 27 – VEN 41
• José Ascanio responded with a three-pointer | CHI 27 – VEN 44
• Felipe Haase hit back-to-back three-pointers for Chile | CHI 33 – VEN 46
• Another steal by Venezuela resulted in two points | CHI 36 – VEN 52
• Yohanner Sifontes added three more for Venezuela | CHI 38 – VEN 55
• Chile continued to gain momentum | CHI 43 – VEN 55
• Windi Graterol hit a long-range shot | CHI 45 – VEN 62
• Venezuela closed the quarter with two more points | CHI 46 – VEN 64

Fourth Quarter:

• Chile started the final quarter with strong defense and a free throw | CHI 47 – VEN 64
• A back-and-forth battle ensued | CHI 55 – VEN 68
• Venezuela called a timeout as Chile mounted a comeback | CHI 58 – VEN 68
• Venezuela struggled with turnovers as Chile gained ground | CHI 65 – VEN 68
• Chile called a timeout | CHI 65 – VEN 69
• Sebastián Suárez hit a three-pointer, bringing Chile within one | CHI 68 – VEN 69
• A tense final few seconds saw Venezuela hold on for the win | CHI 68 – VEN 72
• The game ended with a Venezuelan victory | CHI 68 – VEN 72