Metropolitan League Round 7 (Regular Season): Felix Perez keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Felix Perez as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Felix Perez smashed 4th placed Sol de Amer. in Asuncion 93-47. Felix Perez dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Sol de Amer.'s 26. They outrebounded Sol de Amer. 51-26 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Felix Perez looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Sol de Amer.'s players. The former international center Ana Britez (174-2002) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international guard Ximena Ibarra (172-2001) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists. Felix Perez's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Uruguayan Paula Moreira produced 18 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Undefeated Felix Perez (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Sol de Amer. at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. Sol de Amer. will play next round against Ciudad Nueva trying to get back on the winning streak. Felix Perez will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Olimpia. It will be extra interesting game as Olimpia is their local rival from Asuncion.
Leader Olimpia delivered the fifth victory. This time they crushed 5th ranked Colonias (1-4) 93-49 in Asuncion. Worth to mention a great performance of Antonella Luraghi (-2006) who helped to win the game recording 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Gabriela Bernal contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Agatha Mineiro answered with 5 points and 8 rebounds for Colonias. 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 third consecutive win for Olimpia. Despite that victory Olimpia went down to second position due to points difference. Newly promoted Colonias keep the fifth place with four games lost. Olimpia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Felix Perez.
Bottom-ranked Ciudad Nueva (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 69-46 loss to third ranked Deportivo SJ (4-2) in on Tuesday evening. It was a great evening for Jael Benitez who led her team to a victory scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. At the losing side Sol Piris responded with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Deportivo SJ maintains third place with 4-2 record behind leader Felix Perez. Ciudad Nueva lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Deportivo SJ will meet Colonias (#5) in the next round. Ciudad Nueva will play against Sol de Amer. in Asuncion and hopes to get finally their first victory.

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Felix Perez - Sol de Amer. 93-47

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Felix Perez as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Felix Perez smashed 4th placed Sol de Amer. in Asuncion 93-47. Felix Perez dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Sol de Amer.'s 26. They outrebounded Sol de Amer. 51-26 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Felix Perez looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Sol de Amer.'s players. The former international center Ana Britez (174-2002) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international guard Ximena Ibarra (172-2001) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists. Four Felix Perez players scored in double figures. Felix Perez's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Uruguayan Paula Moreira produced 18 points and 8 rebounds and Kiara Medina added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Felix Perez (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Sol de Amer. at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. Sol de Amer. will play next round against Ciudad Nueva trying to get back on the winning streak. Felix Perez will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Olimpia. It will be extra interesting game as Olimpia is their local rival from Asuncion.
Top scorers:
Sol de Amer.: P.Moreira 18+8reb+3ast, K.Medina 10+5reb+2ast, M.Godoy 7+6reb+1ast, M.Morel 5+3reb, V.Morinigo 3+1reb, L.Franco 2+1reb+1ast
Felix Perez: A.Britez 16+12reb+2ast, X.Ibarra 13+3reb+4ast, J.Marin 12+5reb+3ast, S.Villasboa 10+5reb+3ast, D.Zalazar 9+2reb+1ast, M.Montanez 9+5reb+2ast

Olimpia - Colonias 93-49

Leader Olimpia delivered the fifth victory. This time they crushed 5th ranked Colonias (1-4) 93-49 in Asuncion. Olimpia dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Colonias' 26. Olimpia forced 32 Colonias turnovers and outrebounded them 45-25 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Olimpia players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Colonias' players. Worth to mention a great performance of Antonella Luraghi (-2006) who helped to win the game recording 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Gabriela Bernal (-2007) contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Olimpia players scored in double figures. Agatha Mineiro answered with 5 points and 8 rebounds and Lucia Lopez added 9 points in the effort for Colonias. 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 third consecutive win for Olimpia. Despite that victory Olimpia went down to second position due to points difference. Newly promoted Colonias keep the fifth place with four games lost. Olimpia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Felix Perez.
Top scorers:
Colonias: L.Schmidt 12, P.Scheunemann 9+2reb, L.Lopez 9+3reb, A.Mineiro 5+8reb+2ast, A.Chavez 5+3reb, F.Sosa 3+1reb
Olimpia: V.Vallejos 15+5reb+1ast, G.Bernal 14+9reb+2ast, A.Luraghi 14+5reb+6ast, G.Dose 13+4reb, M.Peralta 10+6reb+7ast, S.Duarte 10+1reb+1ast

Ciudad Nueva - Deportivo SJ 46-69

Bottom-ranked Ciudad Nueva (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 69-46 loss to third ranked Deportivo SJ (4-2) in on Tuesday evening. They dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Ciudad Nueva's 22. Deportivo SJ forced 23 Ciudad Nueva turnovers. It was a great evening for guard Jael Benitez (163-2003) who led her team to a victory scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. The former international center Adela Cardenas (180-1999) helped adding 6 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side Sol Piris responded with 13 points and 6 rebounds and Maurin Brunett scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Deportivo SJ maintains third place with 4-2 record behind leader Felix Perez. Ciudad Nueva lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Deportivo SJ will meet Colonias (#5) in the next round. Ciudad Nueva will play against Sol de Amer. in Asuncion and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ciudad Nueva: S.Piris 13+6reb+1ast, M.Brunett 8+7reb+1ast, C.Sanchiz 7+7reb, A.Soloaga 3+4reb, C.Toledo 3+1reb, R.Ochipinti 3+2reb
Deportivo SJ: J.Benitez 16+7reb+8ast, S.Ocampo 11+3reb+2ast, M.Sosa 11+2reb+1ast, A.Ochipinti 8+1reb, F.Amarilla 7+6reb+1ast, A.Cardenas 6+10reb