LNB Round 9 (Regular Season): Felix Perez is defeated by Olimpia K. in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#2) and Felix Perez (#4). Olimpia K. (6-2) won against visiting Felix Perez (3-5) 84-79. Argentinian Juan Cantero stepped up and scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners and Argentinian guard Enzo Ruiz (194-1988) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Carlos Morales with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Olimpia K. have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 6-2 record behind leader San Jose. Felix Perez at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Libertad. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Colonias.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#1) and Libertad A. (#5). San Jose (7-0) won against visiting Libertad A. (3-5) 77-70. The former international forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and Fernando Dose accounted for 13 points and 6 rebounds. The former international forward Jorge Sequera (194-1988) came up with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Libertad in the defeat. San Jose have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 7-0 record. Libertad lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Felix Perez. San Jose's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Felix Perez.
Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Asuncion: Ciudad N. (#6) and Sol de America (#7). Sol de America was defeated at home 70-83 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was Juan Marti who scored 16 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Alejandro Acosta who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Ciudad N. maintains sixth place with 2-5 record. Loser Sol de America still closes the standings with seven games lost. Ciudad N.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena .

The most impressive stats of the last round was 17 points by Octavio Caputo of Sol de America.



Olimpia K. - Felix Perez 84-79

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#2) and Felix Perez (#4). Olimpia K. (6-2) won against visiting Felix Perez (3-5) 84-79. Argentinian Juan Cantero stepped up and scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners and Argentinian guard Enzo Ruiz (194-1988) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Carlos Morales with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized Brazilian Edegar Alvarenga scored 7 points and 4 assists. Olimpia K. have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 6-2 record behind leader San Jose. Felix Perez at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Libertad. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Colonias.
Top scorers:
Felix Perez: C.Morales 18+6reb+5ast, L.Ycassatti 12+2reb+1ast, R.Sarubbi 7+5reb+3ast, E.Alvarenga 7+4reb+4ast, A.Juarez 5+3reb+1ast, G.Araujo 4+3reb+3ast
Olimpia K.: J.Cantero 23+8reb+6ast, E.Ruiz 15+7reb+3ast, R.Mercado 15+6reb+1ast, G.Peralta 12+4reb+2ast, P.Espinoza 2+5reb+1ast, N.Peralta 2+3reb+1ast

San Jose - Libertad A. 77-70

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#1) and Libertad A. (#5). San Jose (7-0) won against visiting Libertad A. (3-5) 77-70. The former international forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and the former international forward Fernando Dose (200-1994) accounted for 13 points and 6 rebounds. The former international forward Jorge Sequera (194-1988) came up with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Elias Martinez added 16 points respectively for Libertad in the defeat. San Jose have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 7-0 record. Libertad lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Felix Perez. San Jose's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Felix Perez.
Top scorers:
Libertad A.: E.Martinez 16+4reb+1ast, J.Sequera 13+6reb+4ast, N.Lopez 10+3reb+1ast, L.Ferreira 9+4reb+6ast, F.Mellonex 8+2reb, S.Ochipinti 8+3reb
San Jose: F.Benitez 21+10reb+1ast, F.Dose 13+6reb+3ast, S.Picton 11+2ast, D.Lowery 8+2reb, E.Riveros 7+3reb+4ast, R.Sanchez 6+8reb+4ast

Sol de America - Ciudad N. 70-83

Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Asuncion: Ciudad N. (#6) and Sol de America (#7). Sol de America was defeated at home 70-83 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was Juan Marti who scored 16 points and 4 assists. Cristian Deleon chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Alejandro Acosta who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and guard Henry Leiva added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Four Sol de America players scored in double figures. Ciudad N. maintains sixth place with 2-5 record. Loser Sol de America still closes the standings with seven games lost. Ciudad N.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena .
Top scorers:
Sol de America: O.Caputo 17+4reb+1ast, A.Acosta 16+13reb+2ast, H.Leiva 10+7reb+5ast, K.Godans 10+3reb+1ast, P.Caballero 8+5reb+2ast, A.Morales 3+2reb
Ciudad N.: J.Marti 16+4reb+4ast, F.Bogarin 15+4reb+2ast, C.Deleon 13+8reb+1ast, A.Duarte 8+3reb+1ast, G.Girett 8+3reb+5ast, M.Roque 8+10reb