LNB Round 4 (Second Stage): Libertad A. lose their first game against Olimpia K.

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Libertad A. (2-1) on the court of second ranked Olimpia K. on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by Olimpia K. 85-77. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Libertad A.. Olimpia K. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of international point guard Edgar Riveros (184-91) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 6 rebounds and Juan Poison who added 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Olimpia K.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Javier Martinez responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. Olimpia K. maintains second position with 3-1 record behind leader San Jose. Libertad A. at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. Olimpia K. are looking forward to face Paranaense (#4) in the next round. Libertad A.'s supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion San Jose.
Very significant was San Jose's (#1, 4-0) victory against 4th ranked Colonias G. (1-3) 107-80. The winners were led by Argentinian forward Franco Benitez (199-94) who scored that evening 22 points and 7 rebounds and Sebastian Picton supported him with 20 points and 4 steals. Even 16 points and 5 rebounds by Rolando Paredes did not help to save the game for Colonias G.. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San Jose have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Colonias G. at the other side dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. San Jose's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Libertad A..
Paranaense has registered their first victory this season after two consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Asuncion, where they defeated Ciudad N. (0-4) 92-86 on Monday. Karls Godans fired 7 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Sebastian Galarza produced 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Ciudad N.'s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Paranaense maintains fourth position with 1-2 record. It was Ciudad N.'s fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Paranaense will meet at home league's second-placed Olimpia K. in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Ciudad N. will play against Colonias G. (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

The most impressive stats of the last round was 11 points and 9 rebounds by Elias Sosa of Paranaense.

San Jose - Colonias G. 107-80

Very significant was San Jose's (#1, 4-0) victory against 4th ranked Colonias G. (1-3) 107-80. San Jose forced 22 Colonias G. turnovers. Colonias G. was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by Argentinian forward Franco Benitez (199-94) who scored that evening 22 points and 7 rebounds and Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (197-92) supported him with 20 points and 4 steals. Five San Jose players scored in double figures. Even 16 points and 5 rebounds by Rolando Paredes did not help to save the game for Colonias G.. Guard Jose Rolon added 18 points 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. San Jose have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Colonias G. at the other side dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. San Jose's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Libertad A..
Top scorers:
Colonias G.: J.Rolon 18+2reb+1ast, P.Rolando 16+5reb+2ast, N.Peralta 15+3reb, H.Fabricio 7, H.Nicolas 7+3reb+1ast, K.Sebastian 6+5reb+1ast
San Jose: F.Benitez 22+7reb, S.Picton 20+2reb+1ast, T.Gomez 17+4reb+1ast, F.Dose 13+6reb, L.Ferreira 11+2reb+1ast, V.Ochipinti 8+2reb

Olimpia K. - Libertad A. 85-77

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Libertad A. (2-1) on the court of second ranked Olimpia K. on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by Olimpia K. 85-77. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Libertad A.. Olimpia K. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of international point guard Edgar Riveros (184-91) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 6 rebounds and Juan Poison who added 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Olimpia K.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Javier Martinez responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and the former international forward Diego Bareiro (195-91) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Libertad A. players scored in double figures. Olimpia K. maintains second position with 3-1 record behind leader San Jose. Libertad A. at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. Olimpia K. are looking forward to face Paranaense (#4) in the next round. Libertad A.'s supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion San Jose.
Top scorers:
Libertad A.: M.Javier 25+10reb+3ast, D.Bareiro 15+8reb, J.Sequera 12+8reb+3ast, M.Aponte 10+3reb+3ast, D.Lesme 6+6reb, N.Zaracho 5+2reb+2ast
Olimpia K.: E.Riveros 30+6reb+3ast, R.Mercado 14+2reb+1ast, P.Juan 10+8reb+5ast, F.Mellone 7+3reb+1ast, A.Lopez 6+5reb+2ast, A.Peralta 6+1reb+5ast

Ciudad N. - Paranaense 86-92

Paranaense has registered their first victory this season after two consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Asuncion, where they defeated Ciudad N. (0-4) 92-86 on Monday. They outrebounded Ciudad N. 57-40 including 19 on the offensive glass. Paranaense looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Karls Godans (190) fired 7 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Gerardo Romero chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Sebastian Galarza (185-1) produced 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Lucas Saldivar added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Paranaense and five Ciudad N. players scored in double figures. Ciudad N.'s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Paranaense maintains fourth position with 1-2 record. It was Ciudad N.'s fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Paranaense will meet at home league's second-placed Olimpia K. in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Ciudad N. will play against Colonias G. (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ciudad N.: S.Galarza 22+8reb+4ast, S.Lucas 21+6reb+1ast, D.Olmedo 18+5reb+3ast, G.Girett 14+4reb+5ast, N.Peralta 10+10reb+1ast, M.Mainero 1+5reb+1ast
Paranaense: R.Cristhian 17+3reb, R.Alex 13+4reb+5ast, L.Nelson 12+5reb+5ast, G.Romero 11+5reb+6ast, E.Sosa 11+9reb+2ast, C.Baez 9+4reb



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