Division I Round 12 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with 1 De Agosto's defeat of Interclube

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Luanda: 1 De Agosto (#4) and Interclube (#4). 1 De Agosto (10-2) won against visiting Interclube (11-3) 101-88. 1 De Agosto shot 28 for 40 from the free-throw line, while Interclube only scored eight points from the stripe. 1 De Agosto forced 24 Interclube turnovers. It was a good game for Elcane Paca who led his team to a victory with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Gidiao Manayame contributed with 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Paulo Barros (195-1989) replied with 20 points for Interclube. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. 1 De Agosto have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Interclube at the other side dropped to the second position with three games lost. 1 De Agosto are looking forward to face CPPL (#5) in the next round. Interclube's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Luanda to the arena Interclube B.
Division I top team - P.Luanda (13-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked ASA (2-11) 119-74. Worth to mention a quality performance of international point guard Childe Dundao (172-1998) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 assists and Gerson Goncalves who added 18 points and 8 assists during the contest. P.Luanda's coach Jose Neto felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was the former international Ngombo Rogerio (202-1995) with 29 points and 6 rebounds. P.Luanda have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 13-1 record. ASA lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 11 games lost. P.Luanda will play against Jesus Cristo (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. ASA will play against Vila Clotilde (#4) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Kwanza is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 13th consecutive match to seventh ranked Jesus Cristo (6-6) 97-88 on Thursday evening. The winners were led by Joseney Joaquim who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points, 29 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 30 points and 7 rebounds by Elizeu Ventura did not help to save the game for Kwanza. Kwanza's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Jesus Cristo moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Interclube B. Loser Kwanza still closes the standings with 13 games lost. Jesus Cristo will meet league's leader P.Luanda on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Kwanza's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Luanda P.Luanda B.

In the last two games of round 12 Akira was beaten by Interclube B on the road 67-51. CPPL won against P.Luanda B on its own court 89-73.
The most impressive performance of 12th round was 20 points by Joao Oliveira of CPPL.



1 De Agosto - Interclube 101-88

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Luanda: 1 De Agosto (#4) and Interclube (#4). 1 De Agosto (10-2) won against visiting Interclube (11-3) 101-88. 1 De Agosto shot 28 for 40 from the free-throw line, while Interclube only scored eight points from the stripe. 1 De Agosto forced 24 Interclube turnovers. It was a good game for Elcane Paca who led his team to a victory with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Gidiao Manayame contributed with 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Paulo Barros (195-1989) replied with 20 points and point guard Elmer Felix (180-1989) added 12 points and 6 assists in the effort for Interclube. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. 1 De Agosto have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Interclube at the other side dropped to the second position with three games lost. 1 De Agosto are looking forward to face CPPL (#5) in the next round. Interclube's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Luanda to the arena Interclube B.
Top scorers:
1 De Agosto: P.Elcane 20+6reb+4ast, V.Gelson 19+3reb+1ast, M.Gidiao 16+9reb+2ast, C.Bamba 15+10reb+1ast, B.Macaxi 9+3reb+1ast, F.Helder 8+4ast
Interclube: P.Barros 20+4reb+1ast, E.Felix 12+3reb+6ast, K.Geovani 12+5reb, W.Ambrosio 10+6reb+2ast, I.Manuel 8+4reb, H.Santos 7+1reb+2ast

P.Luanda - ASA 119-74

Division I top team - P.Luanda (13-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked ASA (2-11) 119-74. P.Luanda dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to ASA's 32. P.Luanda forced 30 ASA turnovers and outrebounded them 48-36 including 18 on the offensive glass. P.Luanda players were unselfish on offense dishing 33 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by ASA's players. Worth to mention a quality performance of international point guard Childe Dundao (172-1998) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 assists and international swingman Gerson Goncalves (193-1996) who added 18 points and 8 assists during the contest. Four P.Luanda players scored in double figures. P.Luanda's coach Jose Neto felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was the former international Ngombo Rogerio (202-1995) with 29 points and 6 rebounds and guard Delcio Sebastiao (-1998) scored 15 points and 5 assists. P.Luanda have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 13-1 record. ASA lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 11 games lost. P.Luanda will play against Jesus Cristo (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. ASA will play against Vila Clotilde (#4) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
P.Luanda: J.Aldemiro 18+7reb+2ast, G.Goncalves 18+2reb+8ast, C.Dundao 17+4reb+8ast, A.Gakou 16+9reb+1ast, G.Buiamba 10+2reb, Y.Moreira 10+6reb+1ast
ASA: N.Rogerio 29+6reb+1ast, D.Sebastiao 15+3reb+5ast, C.Cristiano 10+9reb, C.Alexandre 9+10reb, D.Antonio 8+5reb, F.Godalfin 3+3reb+1ast

Interclube B - Akira 67-51

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Interclube B (6-6) beat 11th ranked Akira (2-9) in Luanda 67-51 on Thursday. Interclube B forced 22 Akira turnovers. The winners were led by Daniel Lubambeke who scored that evening 20 points and 9 rebounds and Edgar Simao supported him with 7 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Even 9 points and 13 rebounds by Gomes Lifeta did not help to save the game for Akira. Custodio Germano added 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Interclube B have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 6-6 record, which they share with Jesus Cristo. Akira lost ninth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with nine games lost. Interclube B's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Luanda Interclube.
Top scorers:
Interclube B: L.Daniel 20+9reb+2ast, J.Delcio 11+5reb, J.Luis 9+1reb, A.Keven 8+10reb+1ast, S.Edgar 7+5reb+8ast, S.Edivaldo 6+5reb+5ast
Akira: G.Custodio 15+1reb+2ast, L.Gomes 9+13reb, C.Victor 6+2reb, J.Jose 6+2reb+1ast, K.Dorivaldo 5+1reb+3ast, M.Jose 4+4reb+2ast

Kwanza - Jesus Cristo 88-97

Bottom-ranked Kwanza is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 13th consecutive match to seventh ranked Jesus Cristo (6-6) 97-88 on Thursday evening. Jesus Cristo shot 25 for 36 from the free-throw line, while Kwanza only scored five points from the stripe. Jesus Cristo forced 19 Kwanza turnovers and had a 52-37 advantage in offensive rebounds. Jesus Cristo looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Jesus Cristo made 7 blocks. The winners were led by forward Joseney Joaquim (200-1992) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points, 29 rebounds and 6 assists and Agostinho Mayele supported him with 16 points and 16 rebounds. Even 30 points and 7 rebounds by Elizeu Ventura did not help to save the game for Kwanza. Manuel Bimbe added 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Jesus Cristo and four Kwanza players scored in double figures. Kwanza's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Jesus Cristo moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Interclube B. Loser Kwanza still closes the standings with 13 games lost. Jesus Cristo will meet league's leader P.Luanda on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Kwanza's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Luanda P.Luanda B.
Top scorers:
Jesus Cristo: J.Diaco 19+2reb+5ast, A.Helio 17+11reb+3ast, J.Joaquim 16+29reb+6ast, M.Agostinho 16+16reb, C.Natercio 13+5reb+7ast, M.Paulo 9+3reb
Kwanza: V.Elizeu 30+7reb+3ast, B.Manuel 17+12reb+4ast, L.Ayton 16+7reb+7ast, J.Danilson 10+2reb+7ast, A.Agostinho 6+8reb+1ast, S.Olimpio 5+1reb+1ast

CPPL - P.Luanda B 89-73

Very expected game when 9th ranked P.Luanda B (5-8) lost on the road to fifth ranked CPPL (7-5) 89-73 on Thursday. CPPL forced 25 P.Luanda B turnovers. The winners were led by international point guard Tarcio Domingos (194-1998) who scored that evening 18 points and 9 rebounds and Portuguese guard Joao Oliveira (184-1996) supported him with 20 points. Even a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds by forward Angelo Alexandre (202-2001) did not help to save the game for P.Luanda B. The former international guard Jose Nseka (185-2005) added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. CPPL maintains fifth position with 7-5 record. P.Luanda B lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with eight games lost. CPPL will meet at home higher ranked 1 De Agosto (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. P.Luanda B's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Luanda to the arena Kwanza.
Top scorers:
CPPL: J.Oliveira 20+4reb+1ast, T.Domingos 18+9reb+1ast, M.Fonseca 10+9reb+2ast, A.Martins 9+4reb+1ast, C.Gelson 9+5reb+5ast, C.Jeovani 8+2reb
P.Luanda B: A.Alexandre 19+10reb+2ast, N.Jose 12+10reb+1ast, F.Jorge 10+6reb, J.Miguel 9+4reb, R.Francisco 7+1reb+3ast, M.Elton 6+1reb