Liga Nacional Round 12 (Regular Season): Chimaltenango is defeated by Izabal

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in between third ranked Chimaltenango (8-3) and fourth ranked Izabal (9-3) on Saturday night. Chimaltenango was defeated by Izabal in a tough game at home 47-56. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Chimaltenango. Izabal have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with San Lucas. Chimaltenango at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. Izabal is looking forward to face league's second-placed Antigua FC in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Chimaltenango will play against San Jose and is hoping to win this game.
The game between Top Four teams took place in . Third ranked host San Lucas (9-3) smashed 4th ranked Huehuetenango (6-4) 77-55. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Huehuetenango. San Lucas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 9-3 record having just one point less than leader PSM, which they share with Izabal. Huehuetenango at the other side dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. San Lucas will play against Salcaja (#4) in the next round. Huehuetenango will play against the league's leader PSM and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Liga Nacional top team - St. Lucia (11-0) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat fifth ranked Jutiapa (3-8) 57-48. Undefeated St. Lucia have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-0 record. Jutiapa lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. St. Lucia will meet at home Jalapa (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jutiapa will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 12: Amatitlan P. lost to Antigua FC on the opponent's court 63-68. Jalapa outscored San Jose in a home game 85-38. Salcaja managed to beat Panajachel on the road 67-57. PSM crushed Quetzaltenango on its own court 84-61. Solola smashed Quiche in a road game 108-58.

Group A

Antigua FC - Amatitlan P. 68-63

Very expected game when 6th ranked Amatitlan P. (3-8) was defeated on the road by second ranked Antigua FC (9-1) 68-63 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Antigua FC have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 9-1 record having just three points less than leader PSM. Amatitlan P. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Antigua FC will meet Izabal (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Amatitlan P. will play against Tecpan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Jalapa - San Jose 85-38

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Jalapa's (3-8) home victory over 9th ranked San Jose (1-11) 85-38 on Saturday. Jalapa moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser San Jose keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Panajachel. Jalapa will meet league's leader St. Lucia in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. San Jose will play against Chimaltenango (#4) and hope to win that game.

Chimaltenango - Izabal 47-56

The most important game in the last round took place in between third ranked Chimaltenango (8-3) and fourth ranked Izabal (9-3) on Saturday night. Chimaltenango was defeated by Izabal in a tough game at home 47-56. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Chimaltenango. Izabal have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with San Lucas. Chimaltenango at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. Izabal is looking forward to face league's second-placed Antigua FC in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Chimaltenango will play against San Jose and is hoping to win this game.

Jutiapa - St. Lucia 48-57

Liga Nacional top team - St. Lucia (11-0) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat fifth ranked Jutiapa (3-8) 57-48. St. Lucia have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-0 record. Jutiapa lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. St. Lucia will meet at home Jalapa (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jutiapa will have a break next round.

Group B

Panajachel - Salcaja 57-67

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Panajachel (1-11) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Salcaja (7-4) 67-57 on Saturday. Salcaja moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Suchitepequez. Panajachel lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with San Jose. Salcaja will meet at home higher ranked San Lucas (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Panajachel will play against the league's second-placed Solola (#2) and hope to win that game.

San Lucas - Huehuetenango 77-55

The game between Top Four teams took place in . Third ranked host San Lucas (9-3) smashed 4th ranked Huehuetenango (6-4) 77-55. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Huehuetenango. San Lucas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 9-3 record having just one point less than leader PSM, which they share with Izabal. Huehuetenango at the other side dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. San Lucas will play against Salcaja (#4) in the next round. Huehuetenango will play against the league's leader PSM and hopes to get back on the winning track.

PSM - Quetzaltenango 84-61

Everything went according to plan when first ranked PSM (10-2) outscored at home 7th ranked Quetzaltenango (5-6) 84-61 on Saturday. PSM maintains first position with 10-2 record. Loser Quetzaltenango keeps the seventh place with six games lost. PSM will meet Huehuetenango (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Quetzaltenango will play against Suchitepequez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Quiche - Solola 58-108

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Quiche (2-10) was outplayed at home by top-ranked Solola (9-0) 108-58 on Saturday. Solola have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 9-0 record having 2 victories less than leader PSM. Quiche lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with ten games lost. Solola will meet at home Panajachel (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Quiche will play against Momostenango and it may be a tough game between close rivals.