LNB2 Round 6: Truenos are upset by Municipal C.

Matias Villagran

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in between third ranked Truenos (2-3) and sixth ranked Municipal C. (2-3) on Saturday night. Truenos were crushed by Municipal C. on the road 74-54. Municipal C. held Truenos to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.1 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Truenos 52-41 including a 43-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Matias Villagran (199-1988) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Venezuelan forward Israel Blanco (196-1993) chipped in 11 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Nick Morales (187-1985) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Municipal C. moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Truenos. Municipal C. is looking forward to face league's second-placed Colo Colo in Santiago in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Truenos will play at home against Tomas L. and are hoping to win this game.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Santiago. Top-ranked Sportiva Italiana faced second-best Stadio Italiano. Guests from Valparaiso (5-0) smashed host Stadio Italiano (3-2) 87-42. It was a good game for Argentinian power forward Federico Herrera (200-1993) who led his team to a victory with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Rodrigo Rojas contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international Ramiro Galvez (-1996) replied with 17 points for Stadio Italiano. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Sportiva Italiana have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Stadio Italiano at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Sergio Ceppi. Sportiva Italiana will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Stadio Italiano will play against Luis Matte and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Talca. Second ranked Colo Colo faced one of their biggest challengers Truenos. Guests from Santiago (3-1) defeated host Truenos (2-3) 74-69. Eduardo Sepulveda scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Colo Colo's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Nick Morales with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Colo Colo maintains second position with 3-1 record having just three points less than leader Liceo PN. Loser Truenos keep the third place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Colo Colo will meet at home Municipal C. (#4) in the next round. Truenos will play against Tomas L. and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 6 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Liceo PN crushed Tomas L. in Temuco 83-62. Boston College beat Arabe de Valp. at home 82-73. Luis Matte lost to Brisas on the opponent's court 62-66.