Independiente de Oliva fell to Ferro 92 in the Liga A on 9 October 2026, losing 92:97 at home. The visitors secured the win on the road, improving their record to 21 victories and 15 defeats. The hosts remain in ninth place with 20 wins and 16 losses after 36 games.
And here's the thing about narrow margins - they often reveal which side handled pressure better. Both teams recorded similar field goal totals, with 64 attempts for the hosts and 62 for the visitors.
The statistics tell the story of a balanced contest. Independiente de Oliva recorded 36 three-point attempts to 31 for the visitors, while also collecting 38 rebounds compared to 30. However, Ferro 92 committed fewer personal fouls (25 to 30) and recorded more steals (8 to 5). The hosts converted 13 of their 36 three-pointers, while the visitors managed 10 from 31 attempts. Free throw accuracy also played a role, with the hosts making 17 of 28 attempts and the visitors 27 of 33.
To be fair, the result does not shift the table dramatically. Ferro 92 remain in sixth place with 21 wins and 15 losses after 36 games. Independiente de Oliva stay in ninth with 20 victories and 16 defeats.
By then, the visitors had already shown inconsistency in recent fixtures. Their last five games included a loss to Argentino on 1 October and losses to Gimnasia y Esgrima de Comodoro Rivadavia on 3 June. The hosts had been more consistent, winning three of their last five against the same opposition in May. This contrast in form made the result all the more surprising.
We had backed the hosts at 55 per cent confidence before the match. The prediction did not materialise, and the visitors' ability to convert key moments proved decisive. The draw brought them together early in the standings race, and this result means both will make life awkward for each other going forward.
