Obras Women 62 – 56 Ferrocarril Oeste Women | Argentina Women’s LLF | May 22, 2026

Obras Women held off a determined Ferrocarril Oeste Women’s side to claim a 62‑56 victory in the Argentina Women’s LLF. The home team used a strong defensive effort in the second half to overcome a slow start.

Match Overview

Playing at the Estadio Obras Sanitarias, Obras fell behind early as Ferrocarril Oeste opened with a 10‑2 run and led 18‑14 after the first quarter. The visitors extended their advantage to 31‑26 at halftime behind efficient inside scoring. However, Obras tightened defensively in the third quarter, holding Ferrocarril to just 9 points while scoring 17 to take a 43‑40 lead into the final period. The fourth quarter was a grind, with Obras making enough free throws down the stretch to secure the win.

Key Moments

• Third‑quarter turnaround: Obras forced 6 turnovers in the third quarter and turned them into 10 points.
• Clutch free‑throw shooting: Obras converted 8‑of‑10 from the line in the final three minutes, with guard sinking 5‑of‑6.
• Defensive stop on final possession: Trailing 60‑56 with 15 seconds left, Ferrocarril Oeste had a chance to cut the deficit but missed a three‑pointer; Obras rebounded and sealed the game at the line.

Tactical Story

Obras employed a zone defense for most of the second half, which limited Ferrocarril Oeste’s ability to drive into the paint. The visitors had scored 24 points in the paint in the first half but only 10 in the second. Offensively, Obras spread the floor and used high ball screens to create mid‑range opportunities for their guards, who shot a combined 8‑of‑14 from 10‑15 feet.

Standout Players

• Obras Women: Shooting guard led all scorers with 18 points (6‑13 FG, 4‑4 FT) and added 4 steals. Center grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked 3 shots.
• Ferrocarril Oeste Women: Forward posted a double‑double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Point guard contributed 12 points and 5 assists but struggled with turnovers (5).

Season Context

The victory improves Obras Women’s record to 9‑7, keeping them in the playoff picture in the competitive Argentina Women’s LLF. Ferrocarril Oeste Women fall to 7‑9 and will need to string together wins to climb back into contention. The two teams are scheduled to meet again in the second half of the season, a matchup that could have major implications for the lower playoff seeds.