POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most important game of round 4 took place in between two undefeated teams where PSM crushed Huehuetenango (2-1) 75-48 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Huehuetenango. It was a key game for the top position in the league. PSM have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Antigua FC and Solola. Huehuetenango at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by PSM. Huehuetenango will play next round against Suchitepequez trying to make it back to the top of the standings. PSM will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Salcaja on the road.
Salcaja (2-1) recorded its first loss on the court of fifth ranked San Lucas. Visitors were defeated by San Lucas 60-54. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Salcaja. San Lucas moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Salcaja. San Lucas will play against league's second-placed Solola in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Salcaja will play against the league's leader PSM and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Izabal (3-2) against top-ranked Antigua FC (3-0) on Saturday night. Visiting Izabal was defeated by Antigua FC in 75-65. Antigua FC have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Solola and PSM. Loser Izabal dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. Antigua FC will meet San Jose (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Izabal will play against Tecpan (#7) and hope to secure a win.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Chimaltenango outscored San Jose in a home game 91-37. St. Lucia rolled over Jalapa on the road 93-51. Quiche defeated Momostenango on its own court 75-74. Winless Quetzaltenango was smashed by Suchitepequez in a road game 84-63. Winless Panajachel lost to defending champion Solola at home 23-112.
Group A
Tecpan - Amatitlan P. 20-0
Chimaltenango - San Jose 91-37
Very predictable result when top-ranked Chimaltenango (5-0) smashed at home bottom-ranked San Jose (0-5) 91-37 on Saturday. Chimaltenango have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Loser San Jose still closes the standings with five games lost. Chimaltenango will meet league's second-placed St. Lucia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. San Jose will play against Antigua FC (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.gschID: 1074685
Jalapa - St. Lucia 51-93
Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Jalapa (1-4) was rolled over at home by top-ranked St. Lucia (4-0) 93-51 on Saturday. St. Lucia have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 4-0 record behind leader PSM. Loser Jalapa dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. St. Lucia will meet at home league's leader Chimaltenango in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jalapa will play against Jutiapa (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. gschID: 1074686
Antigua FC - Izabal 75-65
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Izabal (3-2) against top-ranked Antigua FC (3-0) on Saturday night. Visiting Izabal was defeated by Antigua FC in 75-65. Antigua FC have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Solola and PSM. Loser Izabal dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. Antigua FC will meet San Jose (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Izabal will play against Tecpan (#7) and hope to secure a win. gschID: 1074687
Group B
Quiche - Momostenango 75-74
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Quiche and bottom-ranked Momostenango had identical 0-2 record. This time Quiche used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from 75-74 on Saturday night. Quiche (1-2) left bottom position moving up to seventh place. It was Momostenango's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Quetzaltenango and Panajachel. Quiche will meet at home Panajachel (#9) in the next round. Momostenango will play against Quetzaltenango and hopes to get finally their first victory.gschID: 1079215
San Lucas - Salcaja 60-54
Undefeated Salcaja (2-1) recorded its first loss on the court of fifth ranked San Lucas. Visitors were defeated by San Lucas 60-54. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Salcaja. San Lucas moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Salcaja. San Lucas will play against league's second-placed Solola in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Salcaja will play against the league's leader PSM and it may be a tough game between close rivals. gschID: 1079216
Suchitepequez - Quetzaltenango 84-63
There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Quetzaltenango (0-3) was outplayed on the road by sixth ranked Suchitepequez (2-1) 84-63 on Saturday. Suchitepequez moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Quetzaltenango still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Panajachel and Momostenango. Suchitepequez will meet Huehuetenango (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Quetzaltenango will play against Momostenango (#8) and hopes to get finally their first victory.gschID: 1079217
PSM - Huehuetenango 75-48
There was a change at the Liga Nacional leadership position after last games. The most important game of round 4 took place in between two undefeated teams where PSM crushed Huehuetenango (2-1) 75-48 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Huehuetenango. It was a key game for the top position in the league. PSM have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Antigua FC and Solola. Huehuetenango at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by PSM. Huehuetenango will play next round against Suchitepequez trying to make it back to the top of the standings. PSM will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Salcaja on the road. gschID: 1079218
Panajachel - Solola 23-112
No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Solola (3-0) outleveled on the road bottom-ranked Panajachel (0-3) 112-23 on Saturday. Solola have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Antigua FC and PSM. Loser Panajachel still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Quetzaltenango and Momostenango. Solola will meet at home San Lucas (#4) in the next round. Panajachel will play against Quiche (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.gschID: 1079219
