Gimnastico Women secured a 75-66 home victory over Azul Y Rojo W in Chile Women’s Liga Nacional, using a strong second-quarter run and a dominant interior performance to take control of the game. Gimnastico led 36-31 at halftime and maintained their advantage through the second half to close out a valuable league win.

Match overview

Azul Y Rojo W started brightly and kept the opening minutes close, but Gimnastico Women gradually found their rhythm. The first quarter ended 19-16 in favor of the home side, and Gimnastico built on that platform in the second period. A 9-0 run helped the hosts create breathing room, and they went into halftime with a 36-31 lead.

The third quarter followed a similar pattern. Gimnastico continued to attack the paint and control the defensive glass, winning the period 21-19 to extend the lead to 57-50. Azul Y Rojo W made a push in the fourth and cut the deficit to 59-56, but Gimnastico responded with a decisive 9-2 run to restore control. From there, the home side managed the clock and made key free throws to seal the nine-point win.

• First quarter: Gimnastico Women 19-16 Azul Y Rojo W
• Second quarter: Gimnastico Women 17-15 Azul Y Rojo W
• Third quarter: Gimnastico Women 21-19 Azul Y Rojo W
• Fourth quarter: Gimnastico Women 18-16 Azul Y Rojo W
• Final score: Gimnastico Women 75-66 Azul Y Rojo W

Key moments

The defining stretch came in the second quarter when Gimnastico Women turned a narrow lead into a more comfortable advantage with a 9-0 run. The hosts combined aggressive rebounding with quick transition attacks, forcing Azul Y Rojo W into contested shots and limiting second-chance opportunities at the other end.

Azul Y Rojo W refused to go away quietly. Their fourth-quarter push made it 59-56 and briefly put the home side under pressure. But Gimnastico answered immediately with a 9-2 run, powered by points in the paint and steady guard play. That response drained the momentum from Azul’s comeback and allowed Gimnastico to close the game with composure.

Tactical story

Gimnastico Women controlled the game inside, finishing with a 34-24 advantage in points in the paint and a 42-35 edge on the boards. Their 12-6 advantage in second-chance points also reflected how effectively they used their size and activity around the rim. Azul Y Rojo W relied heavily on the three-point shot, attempting 25 shots from beyond the arc but making only seven.

Gimnastico’s defense also played a key role. The hosts forced 15 turnovers and converted those mistakes into 17 points, while committing only 12 turnovers themselves. Their bench added 18 points, giving the team enough depth to withstand Azul’s fourth-quarter run.

• Field goals: Gimnastico 27/58 (46.6%); Azul Y Rojo 24/60 (40.0%)
• Three-pointers: Gimnastico 5/16 (31.3%); Azul Y Rojo 7/25 (28.0%)
• Free throws: Gimnastico 16/22 (72.7%); Azul Y Rojo 11/16 (68.8%)
• Rebounds: Gimnastico 42; Azul Y Rojo 35
• Turnovers: Gimnastico 12; Azul Y Rojo 15

Standout performers

Gimnastico’s leading scorer finished with 20 points and six rebounds, while the starting point guard added 12 points and eight assists. The home side’s interior presence was especially important, with their center pulling down 11 rebounds and blocking three shots. Azul Y Rojo W’s top scorer had 18 points, including four three-pointers, and their forward added 12 points and nine rebounds, but the visitors could not match Gimnastico’s balance.

What the result means

The win strengthens Gimnastico Women’s position in the Chile Women’s Liga Nacional standings and gives them a useful head-to-head result as the season progresses. Their ability to control the paint, win the rebound battle, and respond to a late push will be encouraging signs for the coaching staff.

For Azul Y Rojo W, the defeat leaves them looking for more consistency on the road. Their three-point shooting kept them within striking distance, but a difficult night inside and 15 turnovers proved costly. Both teams will now turn their attention to their next league fixtures, with Gimnastico aiming to build on a solid home performance and Azul Y Rojo W focused on bouncing back.