LNB Round 7 (Second Stage): Ciudad N. beat Amambay by two after a very close game

The Second Stage in LNB just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 7 in the LNB took place in . This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked Amambay (8-8) to seventh ranked Ciudad N. (9-8) 79-77 on Saturday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Elias Martinez who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. point guard Giuliano Girett (172-2001) contributed with 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Ciudad N.'s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Brazilian guard Osmar Ventura (190-2004) answered with 22 points and 9 rebounds for Amambay. Ciudad N. have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Campo Alto. Newly promoted Amambay dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Felix Perez.
The game in Asuncion was also worth to mention about. 6th ranked Amambay (8-8) played at the court of seventh ranked Ciudad N. (9-8). Ciudad N. defeated Amambay 60-48. It was a great evening for Venezuelan Eduardo Rios (198-1988) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Nelson Peralta helped adding 15 points and 14 rebounds. At the losing side Brazilian guard Osmar Ventura (190-2004) responded with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Amambay's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Ciudad N.. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Campo Alto. Newly promoted Amambay dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Felix Perez.




Amambay - Ciudad N. 77-79

The most exciting game of round 7 in the LNB took place in . This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked Amambay (8-8) to seventh ranked Ciudad N. (9-8) 79-77 on Saturday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Elias Martinez who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Point guard Giuliano Girett (172-2001) contributed with 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Ciudad N.'s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Brazilian guard Osmar Ventura (190-2004) answered with 22 points and 9 rebounds and naturalized Brazilian Edegar Alvarenga added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Amambay. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ciudad N. have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Campo Alto. Newly promoted Amambay dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Felix Perez.
Top scorers:
Ciudad N.: E.Martinez 17+6reb+5ast, G.Girett 14+6reb+3ast, E.Rios 13+4reb+1ast, T.Martinez 11+5reb+2ast, A.Barreto 8+6reb+1ast, J.Zalazar 7+1reb
Amambay: O.Ventura 22+9reb+2ast, E.Alvarenga 19+6reb+5ast, H.Ramos 15+1reb+4ast, G.Riveiro 10+2reb+3ast, V.Da Costa 4+5reb+1ast, L.Ycassatti 3+2reb+1ast

Ciudad N. - Amambay 60-48

The game in Asuncion was also worth to mention about. 6th ranked Amambay (8-8) played at the court of seventh ranked Ciudad N. (9-8). Ciudad N. defeated Amambay 60-48. They outrebounded Amambay 45-31 including 33 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Venezuelan Eduardo Rios (198-1988) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Argentinian Nelson Peralta (195-1992) helped adding 15 points and 14 rebounds. At the losing side Brazilian guard Osmar Ventura (190-2004) responded with 10 points and 8 rebounds and Hernan Winckler scored 11 points. Amambay's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Ciudad N.. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Campo Alto. Newly promoted Amambay dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Felix Perez.
Top scorers:
Ciudad N.: N.Peralta 15+14reb, E.Rios 13+13reb+4ast, G.Girett 12+4reb+3ast, T.Martinez 8+2reb+3ast, A.Barreto 4+6reb, G.Girett 3
Amambay: H.Winckler 11+4reb+1ast, O.Ventura 10+8reb, V.Da Costa 7+2reb+1ast, G.Riveiro 7+4reb+1ast, H.Ramos 5+4reb+3ast, L.Ycassatti 3+2reb+1ast