LNB 2 Round 9: Sportiva Italiana keeps a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Sportiva Italiana as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Sportiva Italiana smashed 3rd placed Manquehue in Valparaiso 87-48. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Manquehue. They outrebounded Manquehue 47-31 including 35 on the defensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by Manquehue helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Gaspar Hernandez (-1999) who scored 25 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Benjamin Herrera (-2003) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Juan Peters (-1993) who recorded 8 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. 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 (9-1) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Manquehue at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. Manquehue will play next round against Stadio Italiano trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago - Stadio Italiano. Sportiva Italiana will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Sergio Ceppi in Santiago.
Bottom-ranked Municipal C. (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 67-55 loss to twelfth ranked Liceo Curico (4-5) in . It was a good game for center Sergio Chialva (-1994) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 19 rebounds. Angel Ibanez contributed with 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Forward Diego Fuentes (-1993) answered with 15 points and 5 rebounds for Municipal C.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Liceo Curico moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Boston College. Municipal C. lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost. Liceo Curico will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Municipal C. will play on the road against Tomas L. (#13) in San Fernando and hopes to get finally their first victory.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Santiago, where higher ranked Arabe de Valp. (5-4) lost to fourteenth ranked Stadio Italiano (2-8) in a road game 76-82 on Saturday. Francisco Pena stepped up and scored 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. The best for the losing side was Eduardo Sepulveda with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Stadio Italiano maintains fourteenth place with 2-8 record. Loser Arabe de Valp. keeps the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with Osorno. Stadio Italiano's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Manquehue.

Other games of round 9 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Sergio Ceppi defeated Boston College in Santiago 72-68. Tomas L. was beaten by Truenos at home 60-69. Luis Matte was destroyed by Brisas on the opponent's court 81-53.
The best stats of 9th round was 15 points by Cristobal Rios of Sportiva Italiana.

Boston College - Sergio Ceppi 68-72

There was no surprise in Santiago where 10th ranked Boston College (4-5) was defeated by seventh ranked Sergio Ceppi (6-3) 72-68 on Saturday. Sergio Ceppi made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The former international Julius Holt (187-1985) stepped up and scored 30 points for the winners and Boris Guerra (-1987) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Rodrigo Rojas (-1997) with 18 points and 5 rebounds and the former international Marcelo Lopez (191-1991) scored 19 points. The victory was the third consecutive win for Sergio Ceppi. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Truenos. Loser Boston College keeps the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Liceo Curico. Sergio Ceppi will meet at home league's leader Sportiva Italiana in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Boston College will play against Luis Matte (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sergio Ceppi: J.Holt 30+2reb, B.Guerra 17+7reb+4ast, F.Aguilera 8+3reb+1ast, E.Donoso 6+6reb+1ast, A.Toro 4+6reb+1ast, F.Leiva 3+2reb+2ast
Boston College: M.Lopez 19+1reb+1ast, R.Rodrigo 18+5reb+1ast, I.Pacheco 14+5reb+1ast, L.Heder 8+11reb+1ast, R.Felipe 5+3reb+1ast, S.Fernandez 2+3reb

Municipal C. - Liceo Curico 55-67

Bottom-ranked Municipal C. (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 67-55 loss to twelfth ranked Liceo Curico (4-5) in . Liceo Curico had a 21-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for center Sergio Chialva (-1994) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 19 rebounds. Cuban guard Angel Ibanez (190-1990) contributed with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Forward Diego Fuentes (-1993) answered with 15 points and 5 rebounds and Brazilian Vinicius Ruiz (-1998) added 7 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Municipal C.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Liceo Curico moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Boston College. Municipal C. lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost. Liceo Curico will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Municipal C. will play on the road against Tomas L. (#13) in San Fernando and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Liceo Curico: A.Ibanez 20+10reb, J.Carrasco 17+10reb+1ast, S.Chialva 12+19reb+1ast, S.Munoz 9+5reb+1ast, S.Riquelme 6+2reb+3ast, F.Bastian 3+2reb
Municipal C.: F.Diego 15+5reb+2ast, M.Andres 11+4reb+1ast, M.Javier 8+5reb+5ast, R.Vinicius 7+12reb, A.Felipe 6+6reb+6ast, V.Esteban 4

Tomas L. - Truenos 60-69

No shocking result in a game in San Fernando where seventh ranked Truenos (6-3) defeated 13th ranked Tomas L. (2-7) 69-60 on Saturday. Forward Nick Morales (187-1985) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and point guard Ricardo Gomez (176-1993) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Argentinian guard Marcelo Martinez (187-1996) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds and Hans Adrian (-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tomas L.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Truenos. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sergio Ceppi. Loser Tomas L. keeps the thirteenth position with seven games lost. Truenos will meet Aleman (#9) in the next round. Tomas L. will play against Municipal C. (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Truenos: R.Gomez 18+6reb+3ast, M.Alessandro 14+8reb+2ast, P.Barraza 13+4reb+1ast, N.Morales 12+17reb+5ast, M.Martin 9+7reb, H.Robinson 2+1reb
Tomas L.: C.Joaquin 15+3reb+3ast, A.Hans 14+16reb, M.Martinez 13+15reb+3ast, R.Rodrigo 10+2reb+1ast, P.Gianlucca 8+5reb+1ast, Z.Bastian 0

Stadio Italiano - Arabe de Valp. 82-76

We should mention about the upset which took place in Santiago, where higher ranked Arabe de Valp. (5-4) lost to fourteenth ranked Stadio Italiano (2-8) in a road game 76-82 on Saturday. Swingman Francisco Pena (187-1989) stepped up and scored 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and Gabriel Soto (-2002) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Eduardo Sepulveda (186-1986) with 18 points and 7 rebounds and Brazilian Pedro Soares (200-1991) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Four Stadio Italiano and five Arabe de Valp. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Stadio Italiano maintains fourteenth place with 2-8 record. Loser Arabe de Valp. keeps the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with Osorno. Stadio Italiano's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Manquehue.
Top scorers:
Stadio Italiano: F.Pena 20+8reb, S.Gabriel 16+6reb+1ast, A.Gomez 10+3reb+2ast, G.Fernandez 10+3reb+2ast, G.Vukasovic 8+1reb+1ast, T.Christian 7+1reb+2ast
Arabe de Valp.: E.Sepulveda 18+7reb+1ast, C.Ahuile 15+7reb, V.Nicolas 14+3reb+1ast, P.Soares 12+9reb+2ast, C.Carrillo 10+4reb+3ast, A.Guevara 4+2reb+1ast

Brisas - Luis Matte 81-53

There was a minor upset in Santiago where 12th ranked Luis Matte (4-7) was rolled over by fifteenth ranked Brisas (2-9) 81-53 on Saturday. Brisas forced 21 Luis Matte turnovers. Power forward Sascha Frings (202-1986) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and guard Felipe Oyarzun (187-1989) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Ronald Reyes (-1999) with 7 points and 4 assists and Venezuelan Luis Adrian (-1998) scored 8 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Brisas maintains fifteenth place with 2-9 record. Loser Luis Matte keeps the twelfth position with seven games lost. Brisas will meet higher ranked Arabe de Valp. (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Luis Matte will play against Boston College (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Brisas: S.Frings 22+10reb, F.Oyarzun 19+2reb+4ast, R.Ordonez 10+6reb+1ast, C.Pena 9+4reb+1ast, O.Cristobal 6+5reb+2ast, S.Ballesteros 6+4reb+1ast
Luis Matte: A.Luis 8+3reb+1ast, R.Reyes 7+3reb+4ast, L.Bruno 7+2reb+2ast, U.Yerko 7, V.Juan 5+4reb+2ast, D.Leonel 5+3reb

Sportiva Italiana - Manquehue 87-48

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Sportiva Italiana as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Sportiva Italiana smashed 3rd placed Manquehue in Valparaiso 87-48. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Manquehue. They outrebounded Manquehue 47-31 including 35 on the defensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by Manquehue helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Gaspar Hernandez (-1999) who scored 25 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Benjamin Herrera (-2003) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Sportiva Italiana players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Juan Peters (-1993) who recorded 8 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and center Andres Martinez (-1983) added 7 points and 6 rebounds 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 (9-1) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Manquehue at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. Manquehue will play next round against Stadio Italiano trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago - Stadio Italiano. Sportiva Italiana will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Sergio Ceppi in Santiago.
Top scorers:
Sportiva Italiana: G.Hernandez 25+5reb+2ast, M.Lubiano 16+7reb+1ast, H.Benjamin 15+8reb+5ast, C.Rios 15+3reb+1ast, R.Rojas 10+2reb+1ast, J.Barra 3+8reb
Manquehue: J.Peters 8+5reb+4ast, F.Simon 7+2reb+1ast, M.Andres 7+6reb, A.Nicolas 6+6reb, C.Gerardo 5+2reb+1ast, H.Beltran 5+1reb+1ast



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