LNB 2 Round 2: Liceo PN keep a leadership position

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in LNB 2. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Liceo PN defeated Aleman at home 90-78. Liceo PN dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Aleman's 40 and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Aleman 35-22 including 24 on the defensive glass. Liceo PN looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Aleman's players. 26 personal fouls committed by Aleman helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Center Claudio Cabrera (200-1988) chipped in 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Venezuelan center Sergio Mijares (-1997) produced 17 points for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Aleman will play next round against Truenos trying to get back on the winning streak. Liceo PN will try to continue on its current victory against Espanol O. on the road.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Sportiva Italiana in Santiago. Visitors were edged by Manquehue 80-78. The former international Fernando Schuler (190-1991) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Simon Fernandez contributed with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Manquehue's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Gaspar Hernandez (-1999) replied with 30 points and 7 rebounds for Sportiva Italiana. Manquehue's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Stadio Italiano.
A very close game took place in between Espanol O. and Osorno. Espanol O. got a very close home victory over Osorno. Espanol O. managed to escape with a 2-point win 76-74 on Friday evening. Franco Barroso had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Carlos Aranda responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. Espanol O. will meet at home Liceo PN in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Osorno will have a break next round.

Rest of the games of round 2 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
winless Stadio Italiano were defeated by Arabe de Valp. in Valparaiso 84-73. Truenos smashed Tomas L. at home 81-43. Boston College won against Sergio Ceppi on the opponent's court 65-57. Luis Matte outscored Brisas in a home game 73-46.
The best stats of 2nd round was 13 points and 5 rebounds by Ronald Reyes of Luis Matte.

Espanol O. - Osorno 76-74

A very close game took place in between Espanol O. and Osorno. Espanol O. got a very close home victory over Osorno. Espanol O. managed to escape with a 2-point win 76-74 on Friday evening. Argentinian center Franco Barroso (207-1994) had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international Sebastian Suarez (193-1991, college: Portland St.) chipped in 26 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The former international center Carlos Aranda (200-1992) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Jorge Gadicke scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Osorno players scored in double figures. Espanol O. will meet at home Liceo PN in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Osorno will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Espanol O.: S.Suarez 26+8reb+1ast, F.Barroso 22+11reb+3ast, J.Canicura 11+5reb, R.Munoz 7+9reb+2ast, M.Cristobal 5+1reb+1ast, J.Cardenas 4+2reb+5ast
Osorno: G.Jorge 17+5reb+5ast, L.Diaz 17+6reb+2ast, C.Aranda 16+12reb, F.Gallardo 15+3reb+5ast, D.Matias 6+1ast, A.Torres 2+2reb

Arabe de Valp. - Stadio Italiano 84-73

There was no surprise in Valparaiso where Stadio Italiano was defeated by Arabe de Valp. 84-73 on Saturday. Arabe de Valp. made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. Center Carlos Ahuile (193-99) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Brazilian Pedro Soares (200-1991) chipped in 20 points during the contest. Four Arabe de Valp. players scored in double figures. Venezuelan point guard Joseph Campos (175-1996, college: West LA) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and Cristian Urrutia (-1999) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Arabe de Valp. will meet Brisas in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Stadio Italiano's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Manquehue.
Top scorers:
Arabe de Valp.: P.Soares 20+4reb+1ast, C.Ahuile 15+17reb, V.Nicolas 13+5reb, A.Guevara 13+2reb+1ast, C.Carrillo 12+7reb+5ast, E.Sepulveda 7+5reb+6ast
Stadio Italiano: U.Cristian 15+5reb+2ast, J.Campos 14+11reb+2ast, G.Fernandez 14+1ast, F.Ferrer 9+2reb+1ast, G.Vukasovic 7+3reb+1ast, F.Pena 5+2reb

Manquehue - Sportiva Italiana 80-78

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Sportiva Italiana in Santiago. Visitors were edged by Manquehue 80-78. They made 16-of-21 charity shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Strangely Sportiva Italiana outrebounded Manquehue 41-27 including a 20-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international Fernando Schuler (190-1991) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Simon Fernandez (-1994) contributed with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Four Manquehue players scored in double figures. Manquehue's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Gaspar Hernandez (-1999) replied with 30 points and 7 rebounds and forward Benjamin Herrera (-2003) added 20 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Sportiva Italiana. Manquehue's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Stadio Italiano.
Top scorers:
Manquehue: F.Schuler 26+9reb+5ast, F.Simon 13+6reb+7ast, A.Nicolas 13+1reb, J.Schuler 11+4reb, J.Peters 7, S.Mauricio 7+7reb+2ast
Sportiva Italiana: G.Hernandez 30+7reb+2ast, H.Benjamin 20+7reb+1ast, M.Lubiano 8+8reb, F.Herrera 7+8reb+2ast, M.Alvaro 6, J.Barra 4+3reb

Truenos - Tomas L. 81-43

No shocking result in a game in Talca where Truenos smashed Tomas L. 81-43 on Saturday. Truenos held Tomas L. to an opponent 21.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.0 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Tomas L. 58-35 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Truenos looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Tomas L.'s players. Forward Nick Morales (187-1985) scored 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Martin Morales (-2002) chipped in 9 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Joaquin Contreras responded with 9 points and 9 rebounds and Hans Adrian scored 5 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Truenos will meet at home Aleman in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tomas L. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Truenos: N.Morales 20+9reb+5ast, A.Jaime 15+6reb+1ast, P.Barraza 13+5reb+3ast, M.Martin 9+14reb+2ast, R.Gomez 7+8reb+6ast, M.Alessandro 6+3reb+4ast
Tomas L.: C.Joaquin 9+9reb+2ast, P.Gianlucca 8+1reb, R.Rodrigo 6+3reb+1ast, B.Ivan 6+6reb, A.Hans 5+6reb+2ast, L.Tomas 3+4reb+3ast

Sergio Ceppi - Boston College 57-65

There was an upset in Santiago where Sergio Ceppi was defeated by Boston College 65-57 on Saturday. Boston College shot 25 for 34 from the free-throw line, while Sergio Ceppi only scored seven points from the stripe. Forward Rodrigo Rojas (-1997) had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Haitian forward Heder Louis (-1984) chipped in 8 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. The former international forward Fabian Aguilera (-1995) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and forward Elias Donoso (-86) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Boston College will meet at home Luis Matte in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Sergio Ceppi will play against Sportiva Italiana in Valparaiso and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Boston College: R.Rodrigo 24+12reb+1ast, I.Pacheco 13+6reb+1ast, L.Heder 8+13reb, R.Jeudy 7+2reb, M.Lopez 7+1reb, C.Sanchez 4+4reb+3ast
Sergio Ceppi: F.Leiva 12+3reb+4ast, E.Donoso 11+6reb+4ast, F.Aguilera 10+10reb+3ast, J.Holt 9+5reb+4ast, B.Guerra 5+2reb, F.Camilo 4+3reb

Liceo PN - Aleman 90-78

Liceo PN defeated Aleman at home 90-78. Liceo PN dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Aleman's 40 and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Aleman 35-22 including 24 on the defensive glass. Liceo PN looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Aleman's players. 26 personal fouls committed by Aleman helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Center Claudio Cabrera (200-1988) chipped in 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Liceo PN players scored in double figures. Venezuelan center Sergio Mijares (-1997) produced 17 points and forward Jonathan Alvial (188-1988) added 16 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Aleman will play next round against Truenos trying to get back on the winning streak. Liceo PN will try to continue on its current victory against Espanol O. on the road.
Top scorers:
Liceo PN: C.Amicucci 30+11reb+6ast, C.Cabrera 22+6reb+4ast, F.Acuna 12+3reb+2ast, G.Linfati 10+2ast, M.Sepulveda 8+8reb+11ast, I.Carlos 4+2reb+2ast
Aleman: S.Mijares 17+4reb, J.Alvial 16+3reb, G.Alonso 9+1reb+1ast, D.Velasquez 7, B.Gabriel 7+2reb, M.Castro 6+3reb+5ast

Luis Matte - Brisas 73-46

Very predictable result when Luis Matte outscored at home Brisas 73-46 on Saturday. Luis Matte dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Brisas' 20. They outrebounded Brisas 43-30 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Luis Adrian (-1998) scored 17 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Ronald Reyes (-1999) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Rodolfo Ordonez (-1987) responded with 12 points and Felipe Gutierrez (-1992) scored 8 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Luis Matte will meet Boston College in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Brisas will play against Arabe de Valp. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Luis Matte: A.Luis 17+4reb+2ast, R.Reyes 13+5reb+3ast, V.Juan 10+3reb+2ast, L.Pedro 8+5reb+3ast, A.Guzman 6+10reb+1ast, G.Victor 6+6reb+1ast
Brisas: R.Ordonez 12+1reb, F.Gutierrez 8+1reb+3ast, S.Ballesteros 8+1reb+1ast, O.Cristobal 7+4reb+1ast, F.Camilo 4+4reb, F.Oyarzun 3+4reb



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