LNBF Round 5 (Regular Season): Olimpia is defeated by Felix Perez in a derby game

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#1) and Olimpia (#2). Felix Perez (4-0) won against visiting Olimpia (3-2) 70-57. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Olimpia. Felix Perez dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpia's 20. They outrebounded Olimpia 53-39 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Stephie Fajardo stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and the former international guard Ximena Ibarra (172-2001) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Giulianna Dose (175-2004) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Felix Perez have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 4-0 record. Olimpia at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Sol de Amer..
Very significant was Deportivo SJ's (#3, 1-2) victory against 4th placed Sol de Amer. (0-4) 81-33. Uruguayan forward Lucia Schiavo (174-1998) nailed 11 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and Gilda Duarte accounted for 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international center Adela Cardenas (180-1999) came up with 17 points and 9 rebounds for Sol de Amer. in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Deportivo SJ maintains third place with 1-2 record having four points less than leader Felix Perez. It was Sol de Amer.'s fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Deportivo SJ will play against league's second-placed Olimpia in Asuncion in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sol de Amer.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Felix Perez.

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Sol de Amer. - Deportivo SJ 33-81

Very significant was Deportivo SJ's (#3, 1-2) victory against 4th placed Sol de Amer. (0-4) 81-33. Deportivo SJ held Sol de Amer. to an opponent 19.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Deportivo SJ forced 30 Sol de Amer. turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Sol de Amer.'s players. Uruguayan forward Lucia Schiavo (174-1998) nailed 11 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and guard Gilda Duarte (170-2009) accounted for 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Deportivo SJ players scored in double figures. The former international center Adela Cardenas (180-1999) came up with 17 points and 9 rebounds and Lorena Arevalos added 3 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Sol de Amer. in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Deportivo SJ maintains third place with 1-2 record having four points less than leader Felix Perez. It was Sol de Amer.'s fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Deportivo SJ will play against league's second-placed Olimpia in Asuncion in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sol de Amer.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Felix Perez.
Top scorers:
Sol de Amer.: C.Adela 17+9reb+1ast, S.Iliana 3+2reb, A.Lorena 3+10reb+1ast, S.Maria 3+1reb+1ast, M.Maria 3+1reb+1ast, L.Vania 2+4reb+1ast
Deportivo SJ: G.Duarte 13+6reb+4ast, J.Benitez 13+5reb+3ast, L.Schiavo 11+9reb+8ast, A.Ochipinti 10+3reb, G.Lopez 9+3reb+3ast, L.Lopez 9

Felix Perez - Olimpia 70-57

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#1) and Olimpia (#2). Felix Perez (4-0) won against visiting Olimpia (3-2) 70-57. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Olimpia. Felix Perez dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpia's 20. They outrebounded Olimpia 53-39 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Stephie Fajardo stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and the former international guard Ximena Ibarra (172-2001) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Giulianna Dose (175-2004) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Sofia Villasboa scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Felix Perez have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 4-0 record. Olimpia at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Sol de Amer..
Top scorers:
Olimpia: D.Giulianna 17+7reb+1ast, M.Paula 14+3reb+1ast, V.Sofia 11+9reb+3ast, C.Lopez 9+8reb+5ast, O.Sol 3+1ast, M.Agatha 2
Felix Perez: S.Fajardo 12+15reb+3ast, X.Ibarra 10+9reb, B.Ferreira 9+3reb+1ast, A.Marin 8+1reb+2ast, A.Luraghi 8+2ast, P.Niz 7+5reb+1ast