LNB Round 4 (Regular Season): Ciudad N. lose to Libertad

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most shocking disappointment of round 4 was a defeat of league's leader Ciudad N. (1-2). They were defeated by fourth ranked Libertad (3-1) 63-53 on Monday night. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Jorge Sequera (194-1988) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 7 rebounds and the former international swingman Federico Mellonex (193-1985) who added 7 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Juan Marti responded with 13 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Libertad moved-up to second place. Ciudad N. at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Colonias. They were replaced at the leadership position by San Jose. Ciudad N. will play next round against Felix Perez trying to make it back to the top of the standings. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion - Felix Perez. Libertad will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
The game had a very big importance for sixth-ranked San Jose as it allowed them to take a leadership position. San Jose defeated much higher ranked Colonias in Asuncion 75-61. The winners were led by the former international forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) who scored that evening 25 points and 6 rebounds and Alejandro Peralta supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 10 points and 12 rebounds by international center Juan Poisson (198-1998) did not help to save the game for Colonias. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Colonias at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Ciudad N.. Colonias will play next round against Sol de America trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion - Sol de America. San Jose will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Olimpia K.. It will be extra interesting game as Olimpia K. is their local rival from Asuncion.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#3) and Sol de America (#7). Felix Perez (1-3) smashed visiting Sol de America (0-3) by 43 points 93-50. Mauricio Escurra fired 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Alejandro Acosta produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Felix Perez went down to sixth position due to points difference. It was Sol de America's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Ciudad N..




San Jose - Colonias 75-61

The game had a very big importance for sixth-ranked San Jose as it allowed them to take a leadership position. San Jose defeated much higher ranked Colonias in Asuncion 75-61. San Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Colonias' 28 and made 19-of-25 charity shots (76.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by the former international forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) who scored that evening 25 points and 6 rebounds and the former international forward Alejandro Peralta (195-1991, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 10 points and 12 rebounds by international center Juan Poisson (198-1998) did not help to save the game for Colonias. The former international Sebastian Galarza (185-2001) added 11 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Colonias at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Ciudad N.. Colonias will play next round against Sol de America trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion - Sol de America. San Jose will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Olimpia K.. It will be extra interesting game as Olimpia K. is their local rival from Asuncion.
Top scorers:
San Jose: F.Benitez 25+6reb, F.Dose 14+6reb+4ast, A.Peralta 14+8reb+3ast, S.Picton 11+6reb, E.Riveros 5+1reb+3ast, J.Jara 2
Colonias: S.Konrad 11+2reb, S.Galarza 11+8reb+3ast, J.Poisson 10+12reb+3ast, T.Tischler 10+1reb+3ast, H.Flores 9+1reb+2ast, S.Bogado 6+1reb+1ast

Felix Perez - Sol de America 93-50

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#3) and Sol de America (#7). Felix Perez (1-3) smashed visiting Sol de America (0-3) by 43 points 93-50. Felix Perez dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Sol de America's 20. Felix Perez forced 25 Sol de America turnovers. Mauricio Escurra fired 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Diego Figari chipped in 11 points and 4 assists. Alejandro Acosta produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Karls Godans (190) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Felix Perez went down to sixth position due to points difference. It was Sol de America's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Ciudad N..
Top scorers:
Felix Perez: M.Escurra 15+8reb+1ast, L.Ycassatti 12+5reb+1ast, D.Figari 11+3reb+4ast, R.Sarubbi 9+3reb+1ast, O.Rolon 9+6reb+1ast, M.Lopez 8+5reb+1ast
Sol de America: A.Acosta 20+10reb+4ast, K.Godans 12+7reb+1ast, A.Morales 7+8reb+1ast, O.Caputo 5+6reb+3ast, O.Villalba 2+5reb, J.Aranda 2+7reb

Libertad A. - Ciudad N. 63-53

The most shocking disappointment of round 4 was a defeat of league's leader Ciudad N. (1-2). They were defeated by fourth ranked Libertad (3-1) 63-53 on Monday night. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Jorge Sequera (194-1988) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 7 rebounds and the former international swingman Federico Mellonex (193-1985) who added 7 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Juan Marti responded with 13 points and 6 assists and the former international Maxsuel Roque scored 7 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Libertad moved-up to second place. Ciudad N. at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Colonias. They were replaced at the leadership position by San Jose. Ciudad N. will play next round against Felix Perez trying to make it back to the top of the standings. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion - Felix Perez. Libertad will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Libertad A.: J.Sequera 16+7reb+3ast, D.Bareiro 13+4reb, E.Martinez 8+2reb+5ast, F.Mellonex 7+9reb+4ast, L.Ferreira 7+1reb+1ast, N.Lopez 7+7reb+1ast
Ciudad N.: F.Bogarin 15+4reb+1ast, J.Marti 13+2reb+6ast, J.Arguello 11+4reb+1ast, M.Roque 7+12reb+2ast, C.Deleon 4+8reb, M.Martinez 2+3reb