LNB Round 5 (Regular Season): Felix Perez beat Ciudad N. by one after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 5 in the LNB took place in Asuncion. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 5th ranked Ciudad N. (1-3) to sixth ranked Felix Perez (2-3) 69-68 in the game for the fifth place. 29 personal fouls committed by Ciudad N. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international center Alen Juarez (201-2000) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Leonardo Ycassatti (188-2003) contributed with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. point guard Giuliano Girett (172-2001) answered with 12 points and 5 rebounds for Ciudad N.Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Felix Perez moved-up to fifth place. Ciudad N. at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Libertad.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Colonias (#5) and Sol de America (#7). Colonias (2-2) crushed visiting Sol de America (0-4) by 49 points 97-48. Hugo Flores stepped up and scored 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Juan Poisson chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Alejandro Acosta responded with 15 points and 8 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. Colonias moved-up to third place, which they share with Olimpia K. Sol de America at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Colonias' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Ciudad N..
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#1) and Olimpia K. (#3). San Jose (5-0) won against visiting Olimpia K. (2-2) 73-68. Franco Benitez nailed 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Gabriel Peralta came up with 21 points and 5 rebounds for Olimpia K. in the defeat. Defending champion maintains first place with 5-0 record. Loser Olimpia K. keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Colonias. San Jose's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion .




Colonias - Sol de America 97-48

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Colonias (#5) and Sol de America (#7). Colonias (2-2) crushed visiting Sol de America (0-4) by 49 points 97-48. Colonias dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Sol de America's 26. Colonias forced 26 Sol de America turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Sol de America's players. Hugo Flores stepped up and scored 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and international center Juan Poisson (198-1998) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Colonias players scored in double figures. Alejandro Acosta responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and guard Henry Leiva scored 8 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. Colonias moved-up to third place, which they share with Olimpia K. Sol de America at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Colonias' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Ciudad N..
Top scorers:
Colonias: H.Flores 27+6reb+4ast, S.Konrad 13+6reb+4ast, J.Poisson 13+9reb+2ast, N.Tischler 11+8reb+3ast, S.Galarza 9+2reb+2ast, B.Flores 8+3reb+2ast
Sol de America: A.Acosta 15+8reb+3ast, H.Leiva 8+4reb, L.Zaldivar 7+1ast, A.Morales 5+6reb, A.Penzkofer 4+2reb, O.Caputo 3+5reb

San Jose - Olimpia K. 73-68

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#1) and Olimpia K. (#3). San Jose (5-0) won against visiting Olimpia K. (2-2) 73-68. The former international forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) nailed 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and the former international forward Ramon Sanchez (194-1991) accounted for 21 points and 6 rebounds. The former international forward Gabriel Peralta (203-1995) came up with 21 points and 5 rebounds and Argentinian Fabio Gauto (190-2002) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for Olimpia K. in the defeat. Defending champion maintains first place with 5-0 record. Loser Olimpia K. keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Colonias. San Jose's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion .
Top scorers:
San Jose: F.Benitez 23+9reb, R.Sanchez 21+6reb+2ast, F.Dose 10+6reb+3ast, A.Peralta 9+10reb+1ast, S.Picton 8+5reb+1ast, E.Riveros 2+4reb+1ast
Olimpia K.: G.Peralta 21+5reb+1ast, F.Gauto 13+4reb+4ast, R.Mercado 10+5reb+1ast, A.Lopez 9+5reb+1ast, D.Dick 6+3reb+1ast, J.Cantero 5+6reb+2ast

Ciudad N. - Felix Perez 68-69

The most exciting game of round 5 in the LNB took place in Asuncion. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 5th ranked Ciudad N. (1-3) to sixth ranked Felix Perez (2-3) 69-68 in the game for the fifth place. 29 personal fouls committed by Ciudad N. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international center Alen Juarez (201-2000) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Leonardo Ycassatti (188-2003) contributed with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Point guard Giuliano Girett (172-2001) answered with 12 points and 5 rebounds and Francisco Bogarin added 15 points in the effort for Ciudad N.Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Felix Perez moved-up to fifth place. Ciudad N. at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Libertad.
Top scorers:
Felix Perez: A.Juarez 18+11reb+2ast, O.Rolon 14+6reb, L.Ycassatti 12+9reb+4ast, G.Araujo 6+4reb+4ast, V.Vergara 5+2reb+1ast, M.Lopez 4+4reb
Ciudad N.: F.Bogarin 15+2reb+3ast, G.Girett 12+5reb+3ast, M.Roque 11+7reb+1ast, S.Moura 9+8reb+2ast, A.Duarte 5+3reb, J.Marti 5+3reb+2ast