Liga Nacional Round 18 (Regular Season): Solola lose their first game against Chimaltenango

There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in Liga Nacional. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Solola (14-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by Chimaltenango (14-1) 71-70. It ended at the same time the 14-game winning streak of Solola. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Chimaltenango have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They used an opportunity after Solola lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position which they share with defeated Solola. Chimaltenango is looking forward to face San Jose (#8) in Puerto de San Jose in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Solola will play on the road against PSM (#3) in San Pedro Sacatepequez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in El Progreso was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Peten (8-4) played at the court of 5th ranked El Progreso (6-8). Peten did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 85-66. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of El Progreso. Peten have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Izabal. El Progreso at the other side keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Peten will play against league's leader St. Lucia in Santa Lucia Cotzulmaguapa in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. El Progreso will have a break next round.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 18: Salcaja won against San Jose on the opponent's court 71-62. Amatitlan P. was rolled over Antigua FC on the road 86-54.



El Progreso - Peten 66-85

The game in El Progreso was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Peten (8-4) played at the court of 5th ranked El Progreso (6-8). Peten did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 85-66. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of El Progreso. Peten have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Izabal. El Progreso at the other side keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Peten will play against league's leader St. Lucia in Santa Lucia Cotzulmaguapa in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. El Progreso will have a break next round.

Baja Veraoaz - Izabal 0-20


Solola - Chimaltenango 70-71

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Solola (14-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by Chimaltenango (14-1) 71-70. It ended at the same time the 14-game winning streak of Solola. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Chimaltenango have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They used an opportunity after Solola lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position which they share with defeated Solola. Chimaltenango is looking forward to face San Jose (#8) in Puerto de San Jose in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Solola will play on the road against PSM (#3) in San Pedro Sacatepequez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

San Jose - Salcaja 62-71

Very expected game in Puerto de San Jose where 8th ranked San Jose (2-12) was defeated by fourth ranked Salcaja (8-6) 71-62 on Saturday. Salcaja maintains fourth position with 8-6 record. Loser San Jose keeps the eighth place with 12 games lost. Salcaja will meet at home Nahuala (#6) in the next round. San Jose will play against the league's second-placed Chimaltenango and hope to secure a win.

Nahuala - Patulul 20-0


Antigua FC - Amatitlan P. 86-54

Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Amatitlan P. (5-7) was rolled over on the road by second ranked Antigua FC (10-3) 86-54 on Saturday. Antigua FC have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-3 record behind leader Solola, which they share with PSM. Amatitlan P. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Baja Veraoaz. Antigua FC will meet Jalapa (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Amatitlan P. will play against Baja Veraoaz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.