LNB Round 10 (Regular Season): Libertad beat Sol de America in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Libertad A. (#5) and Sol de America (#7). Libertad A. (4-5) smashed visiting Sol de America (0-8) by 40 points 88-48. Libertad dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Sol de America's 24. Libertad looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Sol de America's players. The former international forward Jorge Sequera (194-1988) fired 19 points and 4 assists for the winners. The former international forward Diego Bareiro (195-1991) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Libertad A.'s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alejandro Acosta produced 11 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Libertad moved-up to fourth place. Sol de America at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Libertad's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Ciudad N..
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#1) and Felix Perez (#4). Felix Perez was smashed at home by 19 points 71-90 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Fernando Dose contributed with 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. San Jose's coach let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Darry Moore (201-2001, college: ETBU) replied with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Felix Perez. Undefeated San Jose (8-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Felix Perez lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. San Jose's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Colonias.
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#2) and Colonias (#3). Colonias were defeated at home 66-75 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Colonias. Gabriel Peralta scored 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Olimpia K.'s coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Dwayne Russell responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Olimpia K. (7-2) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position behind leader San Jose. Loser Colonias keep the third place with three games lost. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena .




Libertad A. - Sol de America 88-48

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Libertad A. (#5) and Sol de America (#7). Libertad A. (4-5) smashed visiting Sol de America (0-8) by 40 points 88-48. Libertad dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Sol de America's 24. Libertad looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Sol de America's players. The former international forward Jorge Sequera (194-1988) fired 19 points and 4 assists for the winners. The former international forward Diego Bareiro (195-1991) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Libertad A.'s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alejandro Acosta produced 11 points and 9 rebounds and Brazilian point guard Renan Santos (178-1993) added 7 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Libertad moved-up to fourth place. Sol de America at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Libertad'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:
Sol de America: K.Godans 11+2reb, A.Acosta 11+9reb+1ast, O.Caputo 9+7reb, R.Santos 7+4reb+6ast, H.Leiva 4+1reb+2ast, P.Caballero 3+7reb+1ast
Libertad A.: J.Sequera 19+4reb+4ast, D.Bareiro 12+6reb+2ast, F.Ferreira 11+3reb+3ast, A.Romero 10+1ast, L.Ferreira 8+3reb+6ast, N.Lopez 6+5reb+1ast

Felix Perez - San Jose 71-90

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#1) and Felix Perez (#4). Felix Perez was smashed at home by 19 points 71-90 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. San Jose players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. The former international forward Fernando Dose (200-1994) contributed with 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four San Jose players scored in double figures. San Jose's coach let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Darry Moore (201-2001, college: ETBU) replied with 21 points and 7 rebounds and guard Leonardo Ycassatti (188-2003) added 18 points and 4 steals in the effort for Felix Perez. San Jose (8-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Felix Perez lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. San Jose'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: D.Moore 21+7reb+2ast, L.Ycassatti 18+1reb+2ast, E.Alvarenga 8+4reb+1ast, R.Sarubbi 7+2reb+5ast, G.Araujo 6+2reb, A.Juarez 6+1reb+1ast
San Jose: F.Dose 21+5reb+3ast, F.Benitez 18+11reb+3ast, G.Belardo 11+5reb+4ast, R.Sanchez 11+2reb+3ast, A.Peralta 8+5reb+5ast, E.Riveros 7+2reb+4ast

Colonias - Olimpia K. 66-75

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#2) and Colonias (#3). Colonias were defeated at home 66-75 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Colonias. The former international forward Gabriel Peralta (203-1995) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Argentinian forward Pablo Espinoza (201-1987) chipped in 4 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Four Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. Olimpia K.'s coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American forward Dwayne Russell (203-1998, college: St.Thomas, FL) responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds and international center Juan Poisson (198-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Olimpia K. (7-2) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position behind leader San Jose. Loser Colonias keep the third place with three games lost. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena .
Top scorers:
Colonias: D.Russell 22+8reb+1ast, J.Poisson 12+12reb+2ast, E.Mijares 11+6reb+4ast, S.Konrad 9+2reb, A.Valencia 8+8reb+2ast, H.Flores 4+3reb+2ast
Olimpia K.: G.Peralta 16+7reb+2ast, E.Ruiz 12+3reb+1ast, T.Farmer 11+5reb+2ast, T.Gomez 10+6reb+2ast, N.Peralta 9+2reb+1ast, A.Mercado 6+1reb+2ast