Liga Metropolitana Round 9 (Regular Season): Halcones beat PSN by one after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 9 in the Liga Metropolitana took place in Guatemala. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of second-best PSN (6-3) to leader Halcones (9-0) 70-69 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of PSN. It was a good game for point guard David Monterroso (180-1979) who saved his team from a defeat with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international swingman Miguel Gonzalez (187-1990) contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Cesar Catalan (-2007) answered with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for PSN. PSN's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Halcones have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record. PSN at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. Halcones' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Guatemala to the arena Leones.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Guatemala: USAC (#3) and Leones (#5). USAC (5-4) won against visiting Leones (2-7) 68-54. Forward Victor Sosa (190-1988) stepped up and scored 25 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Mynor Aquino chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Rodrigo Oliva (185-2003) with 16 points. USAC maintains third place with 5-4 record having four points less than leader Halcones. Leones lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Litegua. USAC's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Guatemala Litegua.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Guatemala: Forza (#4) and Litegua (#5). Forza (3-6) won against visiting Litegua (2-7) 76-68. Luis del Cid nailed 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Juan Pablo Aguilar JP came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists for Litegua in the defeat. Forza maintains fourth place with 3-6 record. Loser Litegua dropped to the bottom position with seven games lost. They share it with Leones. Forza's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Guatemala to the arena PSN.




Halcones - PSN 70-69

The most exciting game of round 9 in the Liga Metropolitana took place in Guatemala. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of second-best PSN (6-3) to leader Halcones (9-0) 70-69 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of PSN. It was a good game for point guard David Monterroso (180-1979) who saved his team from a defeat with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international swingman Miguel Gonzalez (187-1990) contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Cesar Catalan (-2007) answered with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Herlin Rodriguez added 18 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals in the effort for PSN. PSN's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Halcones have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record. PSN at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. Halcones' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Guatemala to the arena Leones.
Top scorers:
Halcones: D.Monterroso 25+8reb+4ast, M.Gonzalez 22+6reb+1ast, C.Hector 11+2reb+4ast, R.Amaya 7+4reb+3ast, F.Carlos 3+3reb+1ast, P.Gonzalez 2+5reb+2ast
PSN: C.Cesar 19+6reb+4ast, R.Herlin 18+6reb+4ast, D.Leon Alejandro 12+13reb+1ast, M.Harold 8+3reb+1ast, A.Sergio 4, L.Donaldo 3+5reb+2ast

USAC - Leones 68-54

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Guatemala: USAC (#3) and Leones (#5). USAC (5-4) won against visiting Leones (2-7) 68-54. USAC outrebounded Leones 37-19 including 23 on the defensive glass. Forward Victor Sosa (190-1988) stepped up and scored 25 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and guard Mynor Aquino (175-1989) chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Rodrigo Oliva (185-2003) with 16 points and Harbie Mejia scored 11 points. USAC maintains third place with 5-4 record having four points less than leader Halcones. Leones lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Litegua. USAC's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Guatemala Litegua.
Top scorers:
USAC: V.Sosa 25+7reb+1ast, M.Arriola 15+3reb+1ast, M.Aquino 10+8reb+4ast, M.Jose 6+1reb+1ast, A.Juarez 6+5reb+1ast, A.Trujillo 4+7reb+2ast
Leones: O.Rodrigo 16+4reb+3ast, M.Harbie 11+2reb+1ast, F.B 6+1reb, D.Morgan 6+5reb+2ast, G.Bryan 5+2reb, M.Manuel 2+2reb

Forza - Litegua 76-68

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Guatemala: Forza (#4) and Litegua (#5). Forza (3-6) won against visiting Litegua (2-7) 76-68. Forza made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Luis del Cid (183-1986) nailed 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Anthony Guerra (178-1997) accounted for 23 points. Juan Pablo Aguilar JP (-2002) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists and naturalized American guard David Goddard (185-1989) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Litegua in the defeat. Forza maintains fourth place with 3-6 record. Loser Litegua dropped to the bottom position with seven games lost. They share it with Leones. Forza's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Guatemala to the arena PSN.
Top scorers:
Forza: A.Guerra 23+4reb+2ast, L.del Cid 23+9reb+2ast, P.Sebastian 8+7reb, S.Jose 8+3reb+1ast, R.Edwin 7+9reb+2ast, W.Corado 4+7reb
Litegua: A.JP Juan Pablo 21+11reb+8ast, D.Goddard 17+7reb+1ast, G.Daniel 11+5reb+2ast, P.Luis 9+3reb, A.JJ Juan Jose 6+4reb+6ast, M.Victor 4+2reb