Metropolitan League Round 9: Felix Perez beat Olimpia in a derby game

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#1) and Olimpia (#2). Felix Perez (7-0) crushed visiting Olimpia (4-4) by 38 points 97-59. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Olimpia. Felix Perez dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpia's 28. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Olimpia's players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Jazmin Mercado (171-1989) who scored 20 points and 5 assists. The former international center Ana Britez (174-2002) chipped in 8 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Johana Ghiringhelli who recorded 15 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Felix Perez have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 7-0 record. Olimpia at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. Felix Perez are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Deportivo SJ (#5) in the next round. Olimpia will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked Deportivo SJ (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 62-39 loss to fourth ranked Libertad (3-4) in . It was a good game for international point guard Maria Perez (165-1999) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Camila Bogado contributed with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Milagros Fretes answered with 6 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Deportivo SJ. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Libertad maintains fourth place with 3-4 record. Deportivo SJ lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. Libertad will play against league's second-placed Sol de Amer. in Asuncion in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Deportivo SJ will play at home against the league's leader Felix Perez and hopes to get finally their first victory.

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Felix Perez - Olimpia 97-59

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#1) and Olimpia (#2). Felix Perez (7-0) crushed visiting Olimpia (4-4) by 38 points 97-59. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Olimpia. Felix Perez dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpia's 28. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Olimpia's players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Jazmin Mercado (171-1989) who scored 20 points and 5 assists. The former international center Ana Britez (174-2002) chipped in 8 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Johana Ghiringhelli who recorded 15 points and the former international forward Paloma Niz (175-1999) added 11 points and 5 rebounds 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. Felix Perez have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 7-0 record. Olimpia at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. Felix Perez are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Deportivo SJ (#5) in the next round. Olimpia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Felix Perez: J.Mercado 20+4reb+5ast, R.Manuela 17+3reb+2ast, V.Sofia 13+3reb+4ast, L.Antonella 9+2reb+4ast, M.Joaquina 9+1reb+2ast, Z.Diana 9+2reb+1ast
Olimpia: G.Johana 15+3reb+2ast, P.Niz 11+5reb, M.Martinez 10+5reb+1ast, D.Giuliana 7+2reb, P.Maria 7+7reb+1ast, A.Cardenas 5+2reb

Libertad - Deportivo SJ 62-39

Bottom-ranked Deportivo SJ (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 62-39 loss to fourth ranked Libertad (3-4) in . It was a good game for international point guard Maria Perez (165-1999) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international Camila Bogado contributed with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Milagros Fretes answered with 6 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international point guard Agostina Ochipinti (170-2004) added 13 points in the effort for Deportivo SJ. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Libertad maintains fourth place with 3-4 record. Deportivo SJ lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. Libertad will play against league's second-placed Sol de Amer. in Asuncion in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Deportivo SJ will play at home against the league's leader Felix Perez and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Libertad: M.Perez 20+12reb+6ast, B.Camila 20+7reb+4ast, M.Maria Paz 12+9reb+3ast, P.Liz 8+7reb+1ast, F.Lisandri 2, B.Sofia 0
Deportivo SJ: O.Agostina 13+1reb, F.Milagros 6+7reb+5ast, L.Liz 4+4reb+2ast, B.Ortiz 4+2reb+1ast, A.Ayelen 4+5reb+1ast, S.Cintia 3+9reb+2ast



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