LNB2 Round 8 of Regular Season

Marko Castro

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game of round 8 in the LNB 2 was only two-point a home defeat of 6th ranked Aleman (2-5) to fifth ranked Municipal C. (3-4) 67-65. 27 personal fouls committed by Aleman helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of center Marko Castro (192-1988) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds and forward Jordan Flores (-2002) who added 19 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) during the contest. Forward Renato Parra (-2003) responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Municipal C. moved-up to third place, which they share with Truenos. Aleman lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Brisas. Municipal C. is looking forward to face Liceo Curico (#5) at home in the next round. Aleman will play against Tomas L. in San Fernando and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Sergio Ceppi (#2) and Brisas (#6). Sergio Ceppi (5-2) smashed visiting Brisas (2-5) by 18 points 64-46. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Brisas. The winners were led by Boris Guerra (-1987) who scored that evening 20 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals and Gabriel Gonzalez supported him with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Even 16 points and 6 rebounds by guard Felipe Oyarzun (187-1989) did not help to save the game for Brisas. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sergio Ceppi have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 5-2 record having just two point less than leader Liceo PN. Brisas at the other side keep the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Aleman. Sergio Ceppi's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Stadio Italiano.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Santiago: Stadio Italiano (#4) and Boston College (#7). Boston College was defeated at home 72-78 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was Gaston Fernandez who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 15 rebounds. Cristobal Ordonez produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Stadio Italiano (4-3) moved-up to third place. Loser Boston College keeps the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with Tomas L.. Stadio Italiano's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Sergio Ceppi.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 8: Liceo PN won against Truenos on the opponent's court 83-68. Colo Colo outscored Tomas L. in a home game 91-48. Colo Colo rolled over Liceo Curico on the road 86-56.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 28 points and 5 rebounds by Martin Gomez of Colo Colo.