LNB2 Round 4: Brisas are defeated by Stadio Italiano in a derby game

Sebastian Reinoso

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Santiago: Stadio Italiano (#3) and Brisas (#6). Brisas were defeated at home 59-73 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of Sebastian Reinoso (-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and guard Cesar Belmar (-2002) who added 11 points and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side power forward Sascha Frings (202-1986) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Stadio Italiano (3-1) moved-up to second place. Brisas at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Boston College. Stadio Italiano will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brisas will play on the road against the league's leader Sportiva Italiana (#1) in Valparaiso and hope to get finally their first victory.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Municipal C. (1-2) against seventh ranked Tomas L. (1-3) on Saturday night. Host Municipal C. was defeated by Tomas L. in 83-70. The winners were led by forward Andres Lavin (-1995) who scored that evening 17 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals and Esteban Castro supported him with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Even 14 points by Argentinian forward Andres Martinez (-1987) did not help to save the game for Municipal C.. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tomas L. maintains seventh position with 1-3 record. Municipal C. at the other side dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with Liceo Curico and Luis Matte. Tomas L. 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 the league's leader Liceo PN (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Aleman (2-2) against sixth ranked Truenos (1-1) on Saturday night. Host Aleman was defeated by Truenos in a tough game in Puerto Varas 72-76. Nick Morales fired a double-double by scoring 27 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Truenos' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Jose Campos produced 19 points for lost side. Truenos left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with Colo Colo. Loser Aleman keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with Sergio Ceppi. Truenos will meet at home Liceo Curico (#6) in the next round. Aleman will play against Colo Colo (#3) in Santiago and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 4 Luis Matte lost to Sergio Ceppi on the opponent's court 69-73. Liceo Curico lost to undefeated Liceo PN in a home game 52-85.