LNB Round 6: Olimpia K. hand first defeat to Mariscal E.

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Mariscal E. (3-1) in Asuncion on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Olimpia K. (4-0) 93-63. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Mariscal E.'s 40. They outrebounded Mariscal E. 39-27 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Edgar Riveros who scored 25 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. The former international guard Javier Martinez (188-1978) chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Victor Ramires who recorded 15 points and 8 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Olimpia K. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Mariscal E. at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Colonias G. (#3) and Libertad A. (#2). Colonias G. (2-1) won against visiting Libertad A. (1-2) 74-70. It was a key game for the second position in the league. It was a good game for Argentinian point guard Juan Pablo Corbalan (185-1998) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. Fabrizio Aquino contributed with 9 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Colonias G.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Swingman Junior Peralta (170) replied with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds for Libertad A.Colonias G. moved-up to second place. Libertad A. at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Filadelfia. Second ranked Mariscal E. faced 4th ranked Campo Alto. Host Mariscal E. (3-1) defeated guests from Asuncion (0-4) 76-72. Eduardo Ramos scored 26 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Darwinn Rivera with 25 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mariscal E. maintains second position with 3-1 record having just three point less than leader Olimpia K. Loser Campo Alto still closes the standings with four games lost. Mariscal E. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Campo Alto's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Felix Perez.

Olimpia K. - Mariscal E. 93-63

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Mariscal E. (3-1) in Asuncion on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Olimpia K. (4-0) 93-63. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Mariscal E.'s 40. They outrebounded Mariscal E. 39-27 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Edgar Riveros who scored 25 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. The former international guard Javier Martinez (188-1978) chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Victor Ramires who recorded 15 points and 8 rebounds and Hugo DaCosta added 17 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Olimpia K. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Mariscal E. at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Olimpia K.: R.Edgar 25+7reb+4ast, S.Galarza 16+2reb+1ast, J.Martinez 14+8reb+8ast, L.Adolfo 13+8reb+1ast, G.Osorio 13+5reb, A.Peralta 7+5reb+3ast
Mariscal E.: D.Hugo 17+2reb+1ast, R.Victor 15+8reb, I.Leonardo 12+4reb, A.Edegar 9+6reb+2ast, D.Los Rios Junior 7+3reb, B.Edgar 2

Colonias G. - Libertad A. 74-70

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Colonias G. (#3) and Libertad A. (#2). Colonias G. (2-1) won against visiting Libertad A. (1-2) 74-70. It was a key game for the second position in the league. It was a good game for Argentinian point guard Juan Pablo Corbalan (185-1998) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Fabrizio Aquino (187-2001) contributed with 9 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Colonias G.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Swingman Junior Peralta (170) replied with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds and international point guard Jorge Martinez (178-1998) added 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Libertad A.Colonias G. moved-up to second place. Libertad A. at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Colonias G.: J.Pablo Corbalan 29+15reb+6ast, N.Lopez 11+3reb, F.Aquino 9+6reb+1ast, B.Cristhian 8+2reb, H.Nicolas 6+5reb+1ast, A.Jefferson 5+2reb+1ast
Libertad A.: P.Junior 27+12reb+1ast, J.Martinez 16+8reb+5ast, D.Bareiro 10+4reb+1ast, J.Sequera 9+2reb+2ast, E.Ortiz 6+2reb+1ast, M.Aponte 2+4reb+2ast

Mariscal E. - Campo Alto 76-72

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Filadelfia. Second ranked Mariscal E. faced 4th ranked Campo Alto. Host Mariscal E. (3-1) defeated guests from Asuncion (0-4) 76-72. Mariscal E. made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Mariscal E. outrebounded Campo Alto 46-33 including 33 on the defensive glass. Eduardo Ramos scored 26 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Edegar Alvarenga chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Darwinn Rivera with 25 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and swingman Oscar Laconich (184-1986) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mariscal E. maintains second position with 3-1 record having just three point less than leader Olimpia K. Loser Campo Alto still closes the standings with four games lost. Mariscal E. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Campo Alto's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Felix Perez.
Top scorers:
Mariscal E.: R.Eduardo 26+5reb+2ast, I.Leonardo 18+3reb+2ast, A.Edegar 14+5reb+5ast, R.Victor 7+12reb+2ast, D.Los Rios Junior 6+6reb+1ast, C.Cristaldo 2+2reb
Campo Alto: R.Darwinn 25+5reb+5ast, M.Mainero 10+5reb+1ast, O.Laconich 10+6reb+3ast, D.Oliveira Nilton 8+7reb+2ast, S.Nahuel 5+1reb, M.Juan 4+4reb



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