LNB Round 1: Olimpia K. take a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Olimpia K. smashed Libertad A. in Asuncion 88-69. Olimpia K. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Libertad A. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Gabriel Peralta (203-1995) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). The former international Rodney Mercado (191-1999) contributed with 16 points for the winners. The former international forward Adolfo Lopez (199-1989) answered with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for Libertad A.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Libertad A. will play next round against strong San Jose trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena of San Jose. Olimpia K. will try to continue on its current victory against Campo Alto. It will be extra interesting game as Campo Alto is their local rival from Asuncion.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Felix Perez in Asuncion. Visitors were rolled over by San Jose 102-54. The former international forward Fernando Dose (200-1994) stepped up and scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and Vincenzo Ochipinti chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side point guard Ricardo Sarubi responded with 12 points and 4 assists. 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's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Libertad A..

Olimpia K. - Libertad A. 88-69

Olimpia K. smashed Libertad A. in Asuncion 88-69. Olimpia K. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Libertad A. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Gabriel Peralta (203-1995) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). The former international Rodney Mercado (191-1999) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Five Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. The former international forward Adolfo Lopez (199-1989) answered with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Brazilian forward Jeferson Arguello (198-2000) added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Libertad A.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Libertad A. will play next round against strong San Jose trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena of San Jose. Olimpia K. will try to continue on its current victory against Campo Alto. It will be extra interesting game as Campo Alto is their local rival from Asuncion.
Top scorers:
Olimpia K.: G.Peralta 17+8reb+3ast, R.Mercado 16+3reb+2ast, L.Ljubetich 13+2reb+5ast, G.Fabio 12+4reb+1ast, D.Fabrizio 11+3reb+5ast, K.Sebastian 10
Libertad A.: A.Lopez 21+9reb+4ast, A.Jeferson 12+7reb+1ast, D.Bareiro 10+5reb+1ast, E.Martinez 6, J.Martinez 6+2reb+3ast, S.Aceval 6+2ast

San Jose - Felix Perez 102-54

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Felix Perez in Asuncion. Visitors were rolled over by San Jose 102-54. They made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. San Jose forced 19 Felix Perez turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. The former international forward Fernando Dose (200-1994) stepped up and scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and the former international swingman Vincenzo Ochipinti (191-1999) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Five San Jose players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Ricardo Sarubi responded with 12 points and 4 assists and the former international swingman Jose Rolon (193-2000) scored 13 points and 5 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. San Jose's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Libertad A..
Top scorers:
San Jose: D.Alvaro 17+2reb, V.Ochipinti 16+5reb+2ast, J.Alen 15+5reb, F.Benitez 15+2reb+1ast, F.Dose 15+5reb+7ast, E.Riveros 11+2reb+5ast
Felix Perez: J.Rolon 13+5reb+1ast, S.Ricardo 12+3reb+4ast, R.Maxsuel 10+8reb+1ast, L.Ferreira 9+4reb+6ast, G.Osorio 5+2reb+1ast, F.Federico 2+1reb+1ast



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