Metropolitan League Round 5: Sol de Amer. defeat Libertad in the game between Top 4 teams

Pamela Encina

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An interesting game for Sol de Amer. (3-1) which hosted in Asuncion their close opponent Libertad (2-3). Third ranked Sol de Amer. managed to get a 7-point victory 77-70. Sol de Amer. forced 19 Libertad turnovers. Pamela Encina (-2005) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Ana Doldan contributed with 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Liz Peralta (-2001) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds for Libertad. Sol de Amer. moved-up to second place. Libertad at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost.
An interesting game for Felix Perez (5-0) which played road game in against 3rd placed Libertad (2-3). Leader Felix Perez had an easy win 80-37. The former international guard Jazmin Mercado (171-1989) stepped up and scored 21 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 8 steals for the winners and Ximena Ibarra chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Felix Perez's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international Camila Bogado responded with 10 points. Undefeated Felix Perez have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 5-0 record. Libertad at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost.
Metropolitan League top team - Felix Perez (5-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Deportivo SJ (0-4) in Asuncion 85-20. Jazmin Mercado nailed 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (perfect behind the arc making all five shots) for the winning side. Agostina Ochipinti came up with 9 points and 7 rebounds for Deportivo SJ in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Felix Perez. Defending champion maintains first place with 5-0 record. Deportivo SJ lost their fourth game in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.

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