Liga Metropolitana Round 10: Coeindeguasa beat Circulo by three after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Circulo (2-7) to sixth ranked Coeindeguasa (4-5) 62-59 on Thursday evening. Coeindeguasa forced 19 Circulo turnovers and outrebounded them 45-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Yordic Velazquez (-1994) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 8 rebounds. Jojathan Portales (-2000) contributed with 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Cristian Diaz (-2000) replied with 30 points and 6 rebounds for Circulo. Coeindeguasa moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Amatitlan and Villa Nueva Jrs. Circulo lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with seven games lost.
An interesting game for Halcones (8-0) which hosted in 3rd ranked Forza (5-4). Top-ranked Halcones managed to get a 7-point victory 85-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Forza. Point guard David Monterroso (180-1979) scored 27 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Ricardo Amaya chipped in 19 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side center Helmut Esquivel (196-2000) responded with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Undefeated Halcones have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Forza at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost.
The game between one of their biggest challengers Villa Nueva Jrs (4-5) and fifth ranked Amatitlan (4-5) in Villa Nueva on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Amatitlan beat Villa Nueva Jrs 70-59. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Villa Nueva Jrs. Walter Ramirez notched 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort. Amatitlan's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 12 points and 8 rebounds by Bryan Mencos did not help to save the game for Villa Nueva Jrs. Amatitlan moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Coeindeguasa and Villa Nueva Jrs.

Villa Nueva Jrs - Amatitlan 59-70

The game between one of their biggest challengers Villa Nueva Jrs (4-5) and fifth ranked Amatitlan (4-5) in Villa Nueva on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Amatitlan beat Villa Nueva Jrs 70-59. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Villa Nueva Jrs. Amatitlan forced 20 Villa Nueva Jrs turnovers. Walter Ramirez (-1997) notched 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Diego Munos supported him with 14 points. Amatitlan's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 12 points and 8 rebounds by Bryan Mencos (-1999) did not help to save the game for Villa Nueva Jrs. Henry Alay added 13 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Amatitlan moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Coeindeguasa and Villa Nueva Jrs.
Top scorers:
Villa Nueva Jrs: A.Henry 13+7reb+1ast, G.Miguel 13+5reb+1ast, M.Bryan 12+8reb+3ast, C.Alex 7+1reb+3ast, G.Alvarez 6+11reb+2ast, C.Carlos 4+3reb
Amatitlan: W.Ramirez 18+6reb, M.Diego 14+4reb, E.Crhistopher 10+5reb+1ast, D.Villagran 9+4reb+2ast, B.Eliezer 4+4reb+4ast, S.Jhonat 4+1ast

Halcones - Forza 85-78

An interesting game for Halcones (8-0) which hosted in 3rd ranked Forza (5-4). Top-ranked Halcones managed to get a 7-point victory 85-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Forza. Halcones forced 21 Forza turnovers. Point guard David Monterroso (180-1979) scored 27 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Salvadorean guard Ricardo Amaya (191-1984) chipped in 19 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side center Helmut Esquivel (196-2000) responded with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Walter Gasparico (-1989) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 18 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Halcones have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Forza at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Forza: H.Esquivel 24+8reb+4ast, C.Chavez 23+5reb+1ast, W.Gasparico 14+18reb+2ast, L.Perez 10+13reb+4ast, M.Luis 4+3reb+1ast, M.Castillo 3+6reb+4ast
Halcones: D.Monterroso 27+5reb+2ast, R.Amaya 19+12reb+2ast, B.Saavedra 17+3reb+1ast, M.Gonzalez 10+7reb+5ast, P.Gonzalez 6+11reb+2ast, C.Hector 5+2reb

Coeindeguasa - Circulo 62-59

This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Circulo (2-7) to sixth ranked Coeindeguasa (4-5) 62-59 on Thursday evening. Coeindeguasa forced 19 Circulo turnovers and outrebounded them 45-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Yordic Velazquez (-1994) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 8 rebounds. Jojathan Portales (-2000) contributed with 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Cristian Diaz (-2000) replied with 30 points and 6 rebounds and Ludwin Garcia (-1995) added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Circulo. Coeindeguasa moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Amatitlan and Villa Nueva Jrs. Circulo lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Circulo: D.Cristian 30+6reb+3ast, D.Darren 11+3reb, G.Ludwin 9+8reb+4ast, M.Eduardo 4+3reb, N.Patrick 2+2reb, G.Francisco 1+3reb
Coeindeguasa: V.Yordic 16+8reb, P.Jojathan 13+7reb+2ast, C.Juan Jose 11+4reb+1ast, S.Ottman 8+6reb, H.Norman 6+8reb, L.Douglas 4+2reb



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