LNB Round 8 (Regular Season): Felix Perez beat Campo Alto in a derby game

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#5) and Campo Alto (#7). Felix Perez (4-3) smashed visiting Campo Alto (2-5) by 33 points 91-58. Felix Perez looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Campo Alto's players. The best player for the winners was American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) who scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Strings Anthony chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Colombian Carlos Morales (192-2001) produced 19 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Felix Perez have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Amambay. Newly promoted Campo Alto keeps the seventh position with five games lost. Felix Perez is looking forward to face Amambay (#4) in the next round. Campo Alto's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Colonias.
Bottom-ranked Luqueno (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 91-49 loss to third ranked San Jose (5-2) in Asuncion. International forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Gabriel Peralta contributed with 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Alan Healy replied with 12 points and 7 rebounds for Luqueno. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Jose maintains third position with 5-2 record having just two points less than leader Olimpia K. Luqueno at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. San Jose will play against San Alfonso (#6) in the next round. Luqueno will play against the league's leader Olimpia K. and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game in Asuncion was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Amambay (4-3) played at the court of 8th ranked Ciudad N. (1-7). Amambay did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 83-65 on Thursday. Worth to mention a great performance of Victor Da Costa who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Amambay's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Diego Ortega responded with 19 points. Amambay have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Felix Perez. Ciudad N. lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with seven games lost. Amambay will meet at home Felix Perez (#5) in the next round. Ciudad N. will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 8 San Alfonso was crushed by Colonias in Asuncion 109-79.



San Jose - Luqueno 91-49

Bottom-ranked Luqueno (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 91-49 loss to third ranked San Jose (5-2) in Asuncion. They dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Luqueno's 26. San Jose forced 19 Luqueno turnovers and outrebounded them 48-25 including a 15-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. International forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. The former international forward Gabriel Peralta (203-1995) contributed with 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four San Jose players scored in double figures. Alan Healy replied with 12 points and 7 rebounds and Donatto Ferro added 8 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Luqueno. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Jose maintains third position with 5-2 record having just two points less than leader Olimpia K. Luqueno at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. San Jose will play against San Alfonso (#6) in the next round. Luqueno will play against the league's leader Olimpia K. and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Luqueno: L.Sosa 13+1reb, A.Healy 12+7reb, D.Ferro 8+6reb+1ast, M.Farias 8+2reb+2ast, L.Gonzalez 2, S.Peralta 2+2reb+2ast
San Jose: G.Peralta 19+7reb+1ast, F.Dose 17+5reb+1ast, F.Benitez 17+10reb+2ast, A.Wrighten 13+2reb+1ast, S.Picton 8+1reb+2ast, S.Benitez 4+1reb+2ast

Colonias - San Alfonso 109-79

There was no surprise in Asuncion where 6th ranked San Alfonso (3-4) was crushed by second ranked Colonias (6-1) 109-79 on Thursday. Colonias outrebounded San Alfonso 36-23 including 25 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Diego Silva who helped to win the game recording 19 points and the former international Sebastian Galarza (185-2001) who added 16 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal) responded with 24 points and the former international Maxsuel Roque scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. 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. Colonias maintains second position with 6-1 record behind leader Olimpia K. Loser San Alfonso keeps the sixth place with four games lost. Colonias' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Campo Alto.
Top scorers:
San Alfonso: D.Holloway 24+3reb+2ast, A.Acosta 16+3reb, M.Roque 16+6reb+5ast, S.Moura 11+4reb+2ast, H.Leiva 3+2ast, F.Nunes 3+1reb
Colonias: D.Silva 19+2reb+3ast, S.Galarza 16+2reb+2ast, B.Flores 14+2reb, S.Givens 13+5reb, N.Lopez 10+4reb, T.Tischler 9+5reb+1ast

Felix Perez - Campo Alto 91-58

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#5) and Campo Alto (#7). Felix Perez (4-3) smashed visiting Campo Alto (2-5) by 33 points 91-58. Felix Perez looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Campo Alto's players. The best player for the winners was American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) who scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Strings Anthony chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Colombian Carlos Morales (192-2001) produced 19 points and 9 rebounds and Jefferson Arguello added 7 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Felix Perez have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Amambay. Newly promoted Campo Alto keeps the seventh position with five games lost. Felix Perez is looking forward to face Amambay (#4) in the next round. Campo Alto's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Colonias.
Top scorers:
Campo Alto: C.Morales 19+9reb+2ast, K.Godans 9+6reb, J.Arguello 7+11reb+1ast, J.Marti 6, L.Molas 6+4reb, G.Araujo 5+1reb
Felix Perez: D.Morrison 22+6reb+4ast, A.Strings 14+7reb+5ast, A.Mercado 12+4reb+1ast, N.Peralta 10+3reb, L.Ferreira 6+3reb+2ast, D.Bareiro 6+4reb+1ast

Ciudad N. - Amambay 65-83

The game in Asuncion was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Amambay (4-3) played at the court of 8th ranked Ciudad N. (1-7). Amambay did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 83-65 on Thursday. Amambay forced 23 Ciudad N. turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Victor Da Costa who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Gabriel Riveiro who added 19 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Amambay players scored in double figures. Amambay's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Diego Ortega responded with 19 points and Argentinian Nelson Peralta (195-1992) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Amambay have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Felix Perez. Ciudad N. lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with seven games lost. Amambay will meet at home Felix Perez (#5) in the next round. Ciudad N. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ciudad N.: D.Ortega 19+4reb+2ast, N.Peralta 15+5reb+3ast, C.Lopez 11+9reb+1ast, R.Ocampos 8+5reb+2ast, A.Barreto 7+2reb, M.Martinez 5+4reb+6ast
Amambay: V.Da Costa 27+9reb+4ast, G.Riveiro 19+7reb+1ast, H.Ramos 14+3reb+4ast, O.Ventura 12+6reb+1ast, E.Alvarenga 7+3reb+5ast, F.Benitez 2