LNB Round 3 (Regular Season): Amambay hands first loss to Felix Perez

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Felix Perez (2-1) on the court of Amambay on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Amambay 85-78. It was a good game for Brazilian guard Osmar Ventura (190-2004) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Naturalized Brazilian Edegar Alvarenga contributed with 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American AJ Cheeseman (202-1998, college: UMES) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds for Felix Perez. Felix Perez's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Amambay's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Another interesting game for Campo Alto (2-2) which played on the court of Luqueno (1-3). Campo Alto crushed hosts 80-54. It was a great evening for Carlos Dos Santos who led his team to a victory scoring 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Cesar Zarza helped adding 14 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Rodrigo Lopez with 8 points and 12 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. Campo Alto will play against San Alfonso (#5) in the next round. Luqueno will play against Central and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#2) and Campo Alto (#4). Campo Alto was crushed at home by 20 points 76-96 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was an exceptional evening for Daviyon Draper who led the winners and scored 29 points and 8 rebounds. Olimpia K.'s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Carlos Dos Santos came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds for Campo Alto in the defeat. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Colonias.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Luqueno beat San Alfonso on the road 79-62. Colonias won against San Alfonso on its own court 70-60. Winless Central lost to undefeated Olimpia K. in Asuncion 44-104. Felix Perez rolled over Guairena at home 104-35. Amambay defeated Ciudad N. on the opponent's court 90-80.



Amambay - Felix Perez 85-78

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Felix Perez (2-1) on the court of Amambay on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Amambay 85-78. It was a good game for Brazilian guard Osmar Ventura (190-2004) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Naturalized Brazilian Edegar Alvarenga contributed with 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American AJ Cheeseman (202-1998, college: UMES) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import forward Yahota Rasas (201-1999, college: PVAMU) added 17 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Felix Perez. Five Amambay and four Felix Perez players scored in double figures. Felix Perez's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Amambay's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Top scorers:
Felix Perez: A.Cheeseman 18+11reb+3ast, Y.Rasas 17+12reb+1ast, F.Gauto 11+4reb+1ast, A.Lopez 10+3reb, L.Ferreira 9+1reb+4ast, A.Mercado 6+1reb+3ast
Amambay: O.Ventura 23+5reb+1ast, E.Alvarenga 19+8reb+2ast, L.Ycassatti 16+4reb+2ast, G.Riveiro 15+6reb+5ast, H.Ramos 10+6reb+8ast, V.Trindade 2+3reb

San Alfonso - Luqueno 62-79

No shocking result in a game when Luqueno (1-3) beat on the road San Alfonso (1-3) 79-62 on Friday. Luqueno dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to San Alfonso's 20. They outrebounded San Alfonso 46-31 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for Luis Sosa who led the winners and scored 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. Alan Healy accounted for 12 points and 17 rebounds for the winning side. Argentinian guard Nicolas Reyero (183-2004) came up with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and Benjamin Arce added 16 points respectively for San Alfonso in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Luqueno will meet Central (#6) in the next round. San Alfonso will play against Campo Alto and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Alfonso: B.Arce 16+1ast, N.Reyero 12+7reb+8ast, F.Nunes 8+1reb, M.Roque 8+8reb, S.Moura 7+8reb+1ast, U.Caceres 5+3reb+1ast
Luqueno: L.Sosa 33+6reb, A.Healy 12+17reb+1ast, S.Peralta 11+5reb+6ast, R.Lopez 5+10reb+2ast, O.Toro 5+3reb+1ast, D.Ferro 4+2reb+1ast

Campo Alto - Olimpia K. 76-96

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#2) and Campo Alto (#4). Campo Alto was crushed at home by 20 points 76-96 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Campo Alto's 34. Olimpia K. forced 22 Campo Alto turnovers and outrebounded them 48-33 including a 36-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for American-Mexican forward Daviyon Draper (200-1994, college: FIU) who led the winners and scored 29 points and 8 rebounds. American power forward Jeremiah Wood (201-1985) accounted for 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Olimpia K.'s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Carlos Dos Santos came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds and swingman Federico Ferreira added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for Campo Alto in the defeat. Five Campo Alto players scored in double figures. 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:
Campo Alto: C.Dos Santos 14+13reb, F.Ferreira 13+4reb+4ast, A.Acosta 12+1reb+1ast, H.Leiva 11+2reb+5ast, K.Godans 11+6reb+2ast, P.Caballero 8+1reb
Olimpia K.: D.Draper 29+8reb+3ast, J.Wood 21+8reb+2ast, E.Riveros 12+5reb+5ast, T.Gomez 9+3reb+2ast, R.Mercado 6+3reb+1ast, A.Peralta 5+4reb

Colonias - San Alfonso 70-60

Very expected game when San Alfonso (1-3) lost to Colonias (4-0) in Asuncion 60-70 on Monday. It was an exceptional evening for Stanley Scott who led the winners and scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international guard Nicolas Tischler (190-2000) accounted for 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Argentinian guard Nicolas Reyero (183-2004) came up with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and Silvio Moura added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively for San Alfonso in the defeat. Colonias' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Olimpia K..
Top scorers:
San Alfonso: S.Moura 18+6reb, N.Reyero 17+5reb+7ast, B.Arce 10+1reb, U.Caceres 6+2reb, M.Roque 5+13reb+2ast, D.Ortiz 4+4reb
Colonias: S.Scott 15+7reb+5ast, N.Tischler 11+7reb, H.Flores 9+2reb+3ast, A.Juarez 9+4reb+1ast, S.Konrad 8+2reb+1ast, J.Poisson 5+4reb+2ast

Olimpia K. - Central 104-44

Rather predictable result when Olimpia K. (4-0) rolled over Central (0-4) in Asuncion 104-44 on Monday. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Central's 18. Olimpia K. forced 33 Central turnovers and outrebounded them 65-37 including a 33-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Olimpia K. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Central's players. It was an exceptional evening for Alejandro Talavera who led the winners and scored 18 points and 8 assists. Center William Burgos (-2002) accounted for 9 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Four Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. Brian Espinola came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds and Miguel Gomez added 6 points respectively for Central in the defeat. 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. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Colonias.
Top scorers:
Central: B.Espinola 14+5reb+1ast, M.Gomez 6+2reb, A.Lezcano 6+2reb, M.Jesus 5, D.Lopez 4+3reb, G.Monteggia 3+1reb
Olimpia K.: A.Talavera 18+4reb+8ast, M.Saldivar 15+5reb+2ast, J.Martinez 13+2reb+5ast, M.Irala 11+9reb+3ast, W.Burgos 9+11reb+3ast, V.Aquino 8+6reb

Felix Perez - Guairena 104-35

Not a big story in a game when Guairena (0-3) was outscored by Felix Perez (2-1) in Asuncion 104-35 on Monday. Felix Perez dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Guairena's 18. Felix Perez forced 34 Guairena turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Guairena's players. It was an exceptional evening for American AJ Cheeseman (202-1998, college: UMES) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. Argentinian forward Maximiliano Gomez (193-1988) accounted for 10 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Four Felix Perez players scored in double figures. Luis Molas came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Diego Ortega added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Guairena in the defeat. 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. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena San Jose.
Top scorers:
Guairena: D.Ortega 12+8reb+1ast, L.Molas 12+10reb, L.Davalos 5+4reb, E.Rodriguez 3, J.Cisneros 3+5reb+1ast, S.Fleitas 0+2ast
Felix Perez: A.Cheeseman 18+9reb+1ast, A.Tiecher 12+3reb+1ast, S.Porta 11+1reb+1ast, F.Gauto 10+4reb+2ast, M.Gomez 10+4reb+4ast, A.Lopez 7+3reb+1ast

Ciudad N. - Amambay 80-90

Everything went according to plan when Amambay (3-1) defeated Ciudad N. (0-3) in Asuncion 90-80 on Monday. Amambay forced 19 Ciudad N. turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for Brazilian guard Osmar Ventura (190-2004) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds. Naturalized Brazilian Edegar Alvarenga accounted for 15 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winning side. Four Amambay players scored in double figures. Point guard Giuliano Girett (172-2001) came up with 13 points and 6 rebounds and the former international Santiago Ochipinti (190-2002) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Ciudad N. in the defeat. Ciudad N.'s coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Amambay will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ciudad N. will play against Guairena (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ciudad N.: G.Girett 13+6reb+3ast, M.Martinez 12+3reb, F.Bogarin 11+1reb+2ast, A.Barreto 10, S.Ochipinti 9+6reb+1ast, H.Scala 6+1reb
Amambay: O.Ventura 28+12reb+3ast, H.Ramos 25+3reb+4ast, E.Alvarenga 15+10reb+7ast, G.Riveiro 13+5reb+3ast, L.Ycassatti 5+2reb+3ast, V.Trindade 2+2reb

Luqueno - Campo Alto 54-80

Another interesting game for Campo Alto (2-2) which played on the court of Luqueno (1-3). Campo Alto crushed hosts 80-54. It was a great evening for Carlos Dos Santos who led his team to a victory scoring 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Cesar Zarza helped adding 14 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Rodrigo Lopez with 8 points and 12 rebounds and Oscar Toro scored 5 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Campo Alto will play against San Alfonso (#5) in the next round. Luqueno will play against Central and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Luqueno: L.Sosa 14+1ast, R.Lopez 8+12reb, S.Peralta 6+1ast, F.Arca 6+3reb+1ast, D.Ferro 6+1reb+1ast, O.Toro 5+5reb+5ast
Campo Alto: F.Ferreira 14+3reb, C.Zarza 14+5reb+3ast, C.Dos Santos 11+8reb+4ast, H.Leiva 8+1reb+6ast, P.Caballero 7+3reb, A.Acosta 6+4reb+1ast