Round 3 (Second Stage): Ferro and Olimpia Kings advance into semifinals

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Ecuadorian host J.Guzman (4-2) smashed Bolivian Univ.Sucre (2-4) 76-55. J.Guzman dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Univ.Sucre's 22. J.Guzman looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for Italian-Argentinian Leonardo Mainoldi (205-1985) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Donald Robinson (192-1989, college: WVU Tech) helped adding 17 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Serbian power forward Milos Petkovic (204-1991) with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 17 rebounds. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Asuncion. Paraguayan host Olimpia K. (4-2) lost to Argentinian Ferro (6-0) 89-75. It was an exceptional evening for Jose Defelippo (186-1997) who led the winners and scored 15 points and 5 assists. Eduardo Vasirani accounted for 11 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Danjel Purifoy (201-1995, college: Auburn, agency: Helping Ballers) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Olimpia K. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.




J.Guzman - Univ.Sucre 76-55

Ecuadorian host J.Guzman (4-2) smashed Bolivian Univ.Sucre (2-4) 76-55. J.Guzman dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Univ.Sucre's 22. J.Guzman looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for Italian-Argentinian Leonardo Mainoldi (205-1985) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Donald Robinson (192-1989, college: WVU Tech) helped adding 17 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Serbian power forward Milos Petkovic (204-1991) with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 17 rebounds and American point guard DaQuan Brooks (177-1990, college: W.Connecticut) scored 20 points and 6 assists. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Univ.Sucre: M.Petkovic 25+17reb, D.Brooks 20+2reb+6ast, C.Juan 3+1ast, C.Rene 3+7reb+2ast, C.Felix 2+1reb, J.Arguello 2+6reb+1ast
J.Guzman: R.Donald 17+2reb+5ast, D.Gerard 14+2reb+1ast, M.Leonardo 14+10reb+3ast, A.Guerra 8+4reb+1ast, K.Recalde 6+6reb+7ast, M.Dennis 6+6reb+2ast

Olimpia K. - Ferro 75-89

The game between Top Four teams took place in Asuncion. Paraguayan host Olimpia K. (4-2) lost to Argentinian Ferro (6-0) 89-75. Ferro forced 19 Olimpia K. turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Jose Defelippo (186-1997) who led the winners and scored 15 points and 5 assists. Eduardo Vasirani accounted for 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. American forward Danjel Purifoy (201-1995, college: Auburn, agency: Helping Ballers) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Olimpia K. in the defeat. Four Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Olimpia K.: D.Purifoy 16+7reb+3ast, M.Jorge 13+2reb+2ast, V.Ochipinti 12+1reb+1ast, J.Franca 10+10reb+3ast, C.Hinkle 7, R.Edgar 5+2reb+2ast
Ferro: D.Jose 15+3reb+5ast, E.Vasirani 11+8reb+3ast, P.Facundo 11+3reb+1ast, L.Emiliano 10+1reb, F.Rodriguez 9+3reb, A.Diez 9+4reb+1ast