LNB 2 Round 6: Sportiva Italiana beat Arabe de Valp. in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Valparaiso: Sportiva Italiana (#3) and Arabe de Valp. (#5). Sportiva Italiana (6-1) smashed visiting Arabe de Valp. (4-2) by 28 points 93-65. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Arabe de Valp.. Sportiva Italiana forced 19 Arabe de Valp. turnovers and outrebounded them 49-35 including a 16-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Gaspar Hernandez (-1999) who scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. point guard Rodrigo Rojas (-1999) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Alejandro Guevara (-2000) who recorded 20 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. Sportiva Italiana have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Liceo PN. Arabe de Valp. at the other side keeps the fifth position with two games lost. Sportiva Italiana is looking forward to face Brisas (#14) in Santiago in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Arabe de Valp. will play against Luis Matte (#12) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Undefeated leader Manquehue delivered the sixth consecutive victory. This time they beat 11th ranked Luis Matte (3-4) 77-69. It was a good game for the former international Fernando Schuler (190-1991) who led his team to a victory with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Simon Fernandez contributed with 14 points and 6 assists for the winners. Ronald Reyes (-1999) replied with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Luis Matte. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Manquehue (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row. Luis Matte lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with four games lost. They share the position with Liceo Curico. Manquehue's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Boston College.
Bottom-ranked Stadio Italiano (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 75-63 loss to third ranked Sportiva Italiana (6-1) in Santiago on Saturday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Matias Lubiano scored 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Francisco Pena with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Stadio Italiano's coach Galo Lara rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sportiva Italiana have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Liceo PN. Loser Stadio Italiano still closes the standings with seven games lost. Sportiva Italiana will meet Brisas (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. 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 Sergio Ceppi.

Rest of the games of round 6 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Tomas L. were crushed by Liceo PN in Temuco 103-49. Arabe de Valp. beat Sergio Ceppi at home 64-58. Aleman won against Liceo Curico on the opponent's court 71-58. Osorno managed to outperform Municipal C. in a home game 83-67. Truenos recorded a loss to Espanol O. on the road 87-75. Brisas were defeated by Boston College on its own court 64-74. Winless Municipal C. were smashed by Espanol O. in a road game 109-46. Osorno won against Truenos at home 91-89.

Sportiva Italiana - Arabe de Valp. 93-65

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Valparaiso: Sportiva Italiana (#3) and Arabe de Valp. (#5). Sportiva Italiana (6-1) smashed visiting Arabe de Valp. (4-2) by 28 points 93-65. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Arabe de Valp.. Sportiva Italiana forced 19 Arabe de Valp. turnovers and outrebounded them 49-35 including a 16-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Gaspar Hernandez (-1999) who scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. Point guard Rodrigo Rojas (-1999) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four Sportiva Italiana players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Alejandro Guevara (-2000) who recorded 20 points and Ricardo Jadue (-1998) added 6 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sportiva Italiana have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Liceo PN. Arabe de Valp. at the other side keeps the fifth position with two games lost. Sportiva Italiana is looking forward to face Brisas (#14) in Santiago in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Arabe de Valp. will play against Luis Matte (#12) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Sportiva Italiana: G.Hernandez 21+5reb+1ast, R.Rojas 16+6reb+2ast, H.Benjamin 11+5reb+6ast, C.Rios 10+4reb+1ast, M.Lubiano 8+5reb+1ast, F.Herrera 8+11reb+2ast
Arabe de Valp.: A.Guevara 20+3reb, V.Nicolas 10, E.Sepulveda 8+2reb+3ast, G.Hugo 8, J.Ricardo 6+10reb+5ast, M.Felipe 5

Liceo PN - Tomas L. 103-49

There was no surprise in Temuco where 13th ranked Tomas L. (1-6) was crushed by second ranked Liceo PN (6-1) 103-49 on Saturday. Liceo PN dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Tomas L.'s 30 and made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Liceo PN forced 26 Tomas L. turnovers and outrebounded them 40-27 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Tomas L.'s players. Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) had a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Matias Sepulveda (-1995) chipped in 23 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Joaquin Contreras (-2003) with 12 points and Vicente Cerda (-87) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Liceo PN have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-1 record having just one point less than leader Manquehue, which they share with Sportiva Italiana. Loser Tomas L. keeps the thirteenth place with six games lost. Liceo PN will meet at home Liceo Curico (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tomas L. will play against Municipal C. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Liceo PN: C.Amicucci 34+11reb+3ast, M.Sepulveda 23+4reb+1ast, F.Acuna 16+4reb+3ast, I.Carlos 10+2reb+4ast, F.Garrido 8+8reb+4ast, G.Linfati 5+4reb+9ast
Tomas L.: C.Joaquin 12+4reb, V.Cerda 8+7reb, R.Rodrigo 8+3reb+4ast, M.Reimundo 7+4reb, A.Hans 4+4reb+1ast, R.Camilo 3+1reb

Arabe de Valp. - Sergio Ceppi 64-58

Everything could happen in Valparaiso at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Arabe de Valp. and 7th ranked Sergio Ceppi had identical 3-2 record. This time Arabe de Valp. used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Santiago 64-58 on Saturday night. Arabe de Valp. forced 21 Sergio Ceppi turnovers. Center Carlos Ahuile (193-99) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Cristian Carrillo (-1997) chipped in 1 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists during the contest. Arabe de Valp.'s coach Claudio Quezada used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was the former international Julius Holt (187-85) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and forward Elias Donoso (-86) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Arabe de Valp. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 4-2 record. Loser Sergio Ceppi dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with Truenos. Arabe de Valp. will meet Luis Matte (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sergio Ceppi'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:
Arabe de Valp.: C.Ahuile 20+15reb+1ast, G.Hugo 11+2reb+1ast, J.Ricardo 9+6reb+1ast, A.Guevara 8+5reb+2ast, V.Nicolas 5+5reb, M.Bastian 5
Sergio Ceppi: J.Holt 16+12reb+1ast, E.Donoso 15+10reb, F.Aguilera 13+6reb+2ast, B.Guerra 7+3reb+3ast, F.Camilo 3+3reb+1ast, Z.Majluf 3+1reb

Liceo Curico - Aleman 58-71

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Aleman and 10th ranked Liceo Curico had identical 3-3 record. But Liceo Curico was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Puerto Varas 71-58 on Saturday night. Center Marko Castro (192-88) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Jonathan Alvial (188-1988) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Aleman players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Cuban guard Angel Ibanez (190-1990) with 12 points and 8 rebounds and guard Sebastian Munoz (-1990) scored 7 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Aleman (4-3) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Boston College and Osorno. Liceo Curico lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with Luis Matte. Aleman will meet at home Osorno (#8) in the next round. Liceo Curico will play against the league's second-placed Liceo PN in Temuco and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aleman: J.Alvial 15+5reb, M.Castro 11+6reb+6ast, B.Gabriel 10+6reb+1ast, G.Victor 10+3reb, C.Jose 7, C.Rafael 5+4reb
Liceo Curico: J.Carrasco 12+5reb+2ast, A.Ibanez 12+8reb+2ast, S.Riquelme 11+4reb, F.Bastian 8+10reb+1ast, S.Munoz 7+9reb+4ast, U.Agustin 6

Stadio Italiano - Sportiva Italiana 63-75

Bottom-ranked Stadio Italiano (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 75-63 loss to third ranked Sportiva Italiana (6-1) in Santiago on Saturday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Sportiva Italiana outrebounded Stadio Italiano 43-27 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Matias Lubiano (-1999) scored 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Argentinian power forward Federico Herrera (200-1993) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Francisco Pena (187-1989) with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Gaston Fernandez (-1999) scored 13 points. Stadio Italiano's coach Galo Lara rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sportiva Italiana have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Liceo PN. Loser Stadio Italiano still closes the standings with seven games lost. Sportiva Italiana will meet Brisas (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. 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 Sergio Ceppi.
Top scorers:
Sportiva Italiana: G.Hernandez 18+4reb+2ast, F.Herrera 17+9reb+1ast, M.Lubiano 14+9reb+5ast, J.Garcia 9+4reb+2ast, J.Barra 8+10reb+2ast, R.Rojas 6+5reb+3ast
Stadio Italiano: F.Pena 16+5reb+3ast, G.Fernandez 13+4reb, B.Cesar 11+3reb, S.Gabriel 8+2reb+1ast, S.Vicente 5+3reb+1ast, G.Vukasovic 5+2reb+1ast

Osorno - Municipal C. 83-67

Very predictable result when ninth ranked Osorno (4-3) beat at home bottom-ranked Municipal C. (0-5) 83-67 on Saturday. They outrebounded Municipal C. 46-34 including a 40-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Osorno looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American center Travion Leonard (205-1993, college: Barry, agency: Interperformances) had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Sebastian Figueroa (175-1988) chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Osorno players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Argentinian Andres Martinez (-1987) with 17 points and 6 rebounds and forward Diego Fuentes (-1993) scored 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Osorno have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Boston College and Aleman. Loser Municipal C. still closes the standings with five games lost. Osorno will meet Aleman (#6) in the next round. Municipal C. will play against Tomas L. (#13) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Osorno: T.Leonard 22+13reb+2ast, S.Figueroa 18+9reb+5ast, C.Aranda 18+8reb+2ast, F.Gallardo 10+2reb+4ast, G.Jorge 6+3reb+3ast, G.Holt 6+7reb+2ast
Municipal C.: M.Andres 17+6reb+2ast, F.Jordan 12+3reb+1ast, Y.Jose 10+4reb, F.Diego 9+6reb+4ast, M.Javier 8+2reb+1ast, F.Humberto 6+3reb+2ast

Espanol O. - Truenos 87-75

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Truenos (3-3) were defeated on the road by fourth ranked Espanol O. (6-2) 87-75 on Saturday. Espanol O. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Truenos' 38 and made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. International Sebastian Suarez (193-1991, college: Portland St.) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Franco Morales (179-1992) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. Five Espanol O. players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Nick Morales (187-1985) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and Alessandro Morales (-1998) scored 25 points. Espanol O. have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-2 record. Loser Truenos dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with Sergio Ceppi. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Espanol O.: S.Suarez 20+5reb+3ast, H.Gomez 18+5reb+2ast, F.Barroso 14+10reb, F.Morales 14+5reb+9ast, M.Sepulveda 10+5reb, J.Cardenas 7+1reb+3ast
Truenos: M.Alessandro 25+4reb+2ast, N.Morales 21+11reb+3ast, P.Barraza 11+2reb+1ast, H.Robinson 8+13reb+2ast, I.Thomas 5+2reb+1ast, C.Pena 3+1reb

Luis Matte - Manquehue 69-77

Undefeated leader Manquehue delivered the sixth consecutive victory. This time they beat 11th ranked Luis Matte (3-4) 77-69. Manquehue players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a good game for the former international Fernando Schuler (190-1991) who led his team to a victory with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Simon Fernandez (-1994) contributed with 14 points and 6 assists for the winners. Four Manquehue players scored in double figures. Ronald Reyes (-1999) replied with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Pedro Lopez (-1996) added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Luis Matte. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Manquehue (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row. Luis Matte lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with four games lost. They share the position with Liceo Curico. Manquehue's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Boston College.
Top scorers:
Manquehue: F.Schuler 24+5reb+5ast, F.Simon 14+4reb+6ast, A.Nicolas 12+8reb+1ast, J.Peters 11+6reb+4ast, M.Andres 6+4reb, B.Jose 6+6reb+3ast
Luis Matte: R.Reyes 13+5reb+4ast, L.Pedro 12+5reb+1ast, V.Juan 9+6reb, A.Luis 8+3reb+6ast, A.Guzman 6+6reb+1ast, D.Leonel 6+1reb+1ast

Brisas - Boston College 64-74

Everything went according to plan in Santiago where eighth ranked Boston College (4-3) won against 14th ranked Brisas (1-7) 74-64 on Saturday. Boston College dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Brisas' 28. Forward Rodrigo Rojas (-1997) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Ivan Pacheco (-1994) chipped in 16 points and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was power forward Sascha Frings (202-1986) with 15 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Cristobal Ordonez (195-2004) scored 18 points. Four Brisas players scored in double figures. Brisas' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Boston College moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Osorno and Aleman. Loser Brisas keep the fourteenth position with seven games lost. Boston College'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:
Boston College: R.Rodrigo 23+11reb+1ast, M.Lopez 17+3reb+1ast, I.Pacheco 16+2reb+6ast, S.Fernandez 6+4reb+1ast, C.Sanchez 5+1reb, R.Gatica 5
Brisas: O.Cristobal 18+4reb+1ast, S.Frings 15+6reb+3ast, F.Oyarzun 10+5reb+4ast, P.Cristhian 10+12reb, R.Ian 5+1reb, F.Gutierrez 3+4reb+2ast

Espanol O. - Municipal C. 109-46

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Municipal C. (0-5) was crushed on the road by fourth ranked Espanol O. (6-2) 109-46 on Sunday. Espanol O. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Municipal C.'s 24 and had 20 for 27 from the free-throw line, while Municipal C. only scored four points from the stripe. Espanol O. forced 24 Municipal C. turnovers and outrebounded them 43-32 including 36 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Municipal C.'s players. Argentinian center Franco Barroso (207-1994) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Hector Gomez (188-1987) chipped in 27 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Javier Munoz (-1995) with 11 points and Argentinian Andres Martinez (-1987) scored 5 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Espanol O. have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-2 record. Loser Municipal C. still closes the standings with five games lost. Espanol O. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Municipal C. will play against Tomas L. (#13) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Espanol O.: H.Gomez 27+9reb+1ast, F.Barroso 23+14reb+1ast, R.Munoz 20+4reb+9ast, M.Sepulveda 9+5reb+1ast, A.Benjamin 8+2reb+1ast, J.Canicura 7+5ast
Municipal C.: M.Javier 11+4reb, F.Humberto 6+5reb+1ast, L.Luis 6+4reb, A.Felipe 5+1reb+3ast, M.Andres 5+6reb+4ast, G.Erick 4+4reb

Osorno - Truenos 91-89

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when ninth ranked Osorno (4-3) edged at home 8th ranked Truenos (3-3) 91-89 on Sunday. Osorno dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Truenos' 36 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. American center Travion Leonard (205-1993, college: Barry, agency: Interperformances) had a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 22 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Jorge Gadicke (-1988) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Nick Morales (187-1985) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds and Alessandro Morales (-1998) scored 26 points and 8 rebounds. Four Truenos players scored in double figures. Osorno have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Boston College and Aleman. Loser Truenos dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with Sergio Ceppi. Osorno will meet Aleman (#6) in the next round. Truenos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Osorno: T.Leonard 34+22reb, G.Jorge 14+6reb+5ast, S.Figueroa 10+7reb+7ast, F.Gallardo 9+2reb, D.Matias 8+2reb+2ast, C.Aranda 6+5reb+2ast
Truenos: M.Alessandro 26+8reb+2ast, N.Morales 21+15reb+2ast, R.Gomez 13+6reb+7ast, A.Jaime 11+4reb+2ast, P.Barraza 7+5reb+1ast, C.Pena 6+1ast



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