Liga Metropolitana Round 4 (Regular Season): USAC is defeated by Forza in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Guatemala: Forza (#6) and USAC (#2). USAC was defeated at home 46-58 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Forza outrebounded USAC 39-20 including a 29-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Enrique Samayoa (196-1982) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 6 rebounds and Luis del Cid (183-1986) who added 12 points and 4 assists during the contest. Forza's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side forward Victor Sosa (190-1988) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Forza (1-3) left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with Leones and Litegua. USAC at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Forza's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Guatemala to the arena Litegua.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Guatemala: Halcones (#1) and Litegua (#4). Halcones (4-0) smashed visiting Litegua (1-3) by 45 points 108-63. The winners were led by point guard David Monterroso (180-1979) who scored that evening 43 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds (on 20-of-25 shooting from the field) and Carlos Cardenas supported him with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 21 points by Mateo Arevalo did not help to save the game for Litegua. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Litegua at the other side dropped to the bottom place with three games lost. They share the position with Leones and Forza. Halcones' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Guatemala to the arena PSN.
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Guatemala: PSN (#2) and Leones (#4). Leones were defeated at home 69-75 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Cesar Catalan fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Rodrigo Oliva produced 29 points and 4 steals for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. PSN maintains second position with 3-1 record behind leader Halcones. Loser Leones keep the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Litegua and Forza. PSN's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Guatemala Halcones.

The most impressive stats of the last round was 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by Alejandro De Leon of PSN.



USAC - Forza 46-58

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Guatemala: Forza (#6) and USAC (#2). USAC was defeated at home 46-58 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Forza outrebounded USAC 39-20 including a 29-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Enrique Samayoa (196-1982) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 6 rebounds and Luis del Cid (183-1986) who added 12 points and 4 assists during the contest. Forza's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side forward Victor Sosa (190-1988) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and guard Mynor Aquino (175-1989) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Forza (1-3) left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with Leones and Litegua. USAC at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Forza's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Guatemala to the arena Litegua.
Top scorers:
USAC: V.Sosa 14+7reb+1ast, M.Aquino 9+6reb+2ast, D.Villagran 7, A.Juarez 7+1reb+3ast, M.Arriola 4+2reb, M.Jose 3+3reb+3ast
Forza: E.Samayoa 13+6reb+2ast, L.del Cid 12+2reb+4ast, A.Guerra 8+6reb+2ast, R.Edwin 7+3reb+1ast, R.Campos 6+10reb+1ast, S.Jose 6

Halcones - Litegua 108-63

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Guatemala: Halcones (#1) and Litegua (#4). Halcones (4-0) smashed visiting Litegua (1-3) by 45 points 108-63. Halcones dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Litegua's 38. They outrebounded Litegua 37-23 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by point guard David Monterroso (180-1979) who scored that evening 43 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds (on 20-of-25 shooting from the field) and guard Carlos Cardenas (169-2001) supported him with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 21 points by Mateo Arevalo did not help to save the game for Litegua. Naturalized American guard David Goddard (185-1989) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Litegua at the other side dropped to the bottom place with three games lost. They share the position with Leones and Forza. Halcones' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Guatemala to the arena PSN.
Top scorers:
Litegua: A.Mateo 21+1reb+1ast, D.Goddard 12+5reb+2ast, M.Victor 8+1ast, A.JP Juan Pablo 7+2reb+2ast, C.Cristofer 6+4reb+2ast, A.JJ Juan Jose 3+4reb+2ast
Halcones: D.Monterroso 43+8reb+2ast, C.Hector 17+1reb+3ast, C.Cardenas 16+8reb+5ast, M.Harvie 7+2reb+2ast, B.Saavedra 6+5reb+1ast, F.Carlos 5+2reb+1ast

Leones - PSN 69-75

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Guatemala: PSN (#2) and Leones (#4). Leones were defeated at home 69-75 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. PSN outrebounded Leones 48-26 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. PSN looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Cesar Catalan (-2007) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Forward Alejandro De Leon (-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Rodrigo Oliva (185-2003) produced 29 points and 4 steals and American guard Derek Morgan (188-2001, college: Union, KY) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. PSN maintains second position with 3-1 record behind leader Halcones. Loser Leones keep the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Litegua and Forza. PSN's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Guatemala Halcones.
Top scorers:
Leones: O.Rodrigo 29+3reb+2ast, D.Morgan 12+7reb+3ast, P.Rodrigo 8+1reb+1ast, M.Harbie 7+2reb+1ast, M.Manuel 6+3reb+1ast, E.Caravantes 4+4reb
PSN: C.Cesar 17+12reb+5ast, D.Leon Alejandro 15+11reb+4ast, R.Miguel 9+4reb+1ast, L.Donaldo 9+5reb+2ast, R.Herlin 8+3reb+1ast, M.C 4+1reb+2ast