Division I Round 15 (Regular Season): 1 De Agosto beat Interclube B in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Luanda: 1 De Agosto (#2) and Interclube B (#7). 1 De Agosto (14-2) crushed visiting Interclube B (6-8) by 22 points 102-80. 1 De Agosto forced 29 Interclube B turnovers and outrebounded them 40-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. 1 De Agosto looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Interclube B's players. The best player for the winners was Tiago Fernandes who scored 21 points and 6 assists. Gelson Varandas chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Edivaldo Simao who recorded 22 points 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. 1 De Agosto have an impressive series of fourteen victories in a row. They maintain second place with 14-2 record behind leader P.Luanda. Interclube B lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Luanda: P.Luanda (#1) and P.Luanda B (#8). P.Luanda (15-1) crushed visiting P.Luanda B (6-9) by 35 points 132-97. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of P.Luanda B. It was a good game for the former international Carlos Morais (192-1985) who led his team to a victory with 27 points and 7 rebounds. Aboubacar Gakou contributed with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Paulo Fernandes answered with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for P.Luanda B. 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. The victory was the fourteenth consecutive win for P.Luanda. Defending champion maintains first place with 15-1 record. P.Luanda B at the other side keeps the eighth position with nine games lost.
Leader P.Luanda delivered the fifteenth victory on Friday night. This time they crushed 10th ranked Akira (2-11) 129-49. It was a great evening for Aboubacar Gakou who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Estevao Welo with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds. 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. The victory was the fourteenth consecutive win for P.Luanda. Defending champion maintains first place with 15-1 record. Loser Akira dropped to the eleventh position with 11 games lost.

Other games of round 15 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Vila Clotilde defeated Jesus Cristo in a road game 116-100. ASA was smashed by CPPL at home 74-114. Winless Kwanza was destroyed by Interclube on the opponent's court 136-67. Interclube B unfortunately lost to CPPL in a home game 61-74. Benguela was rolled over P.Luanda B on the road 66-89. Jesus Cristo was defeated by ASA on its own court 87-96. Akira was beaten by Vila Clotilde in a road game 97-93. Winless Kwanza was destroyed by 1 De Agosto at home 58-119.
The best stats of 15th round was 24 points and 12 rebounds by Edmilson Ingles of 1 De Agosto.



Jesus Cristo - Vila Clotilde 100-116

There was no surprise when 6th ranked Jesus Cristo (7-8) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Vila Clotilde (12-4) 116-100 on Friday. Vila Clotilde made 28-of-37 free shots (75.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 32 Jesus Cristo turnovers. Vila Clotilde looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a great evening for Valdemar Joao who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 6 assists. Evandro Francisco helped adding 23 points and 8 assists. Vila Clotilde's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was forward Joseney Joaquim (200-1992) with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists and Mauro Mauricio scored 21 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Vila Clotilde. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Interclube. Loser Jesus Cristo keeps the sixth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Jesus Cristo: J.Joaquim 28+18reb+4ast, M.Mauro 21+6reb+7ast, M.Paulo 21+6reb+2ast, C.Natercio 14+5ast, V.Lopes 6+6reb+1ast, M.Agostinho 5+5reb+1ast
Vila Clotilde: J.Valdemar 24+2reb+6ast, F.Evandro 23+1reb+8ast, P.Nelson 17+10reb+1ast, A.Valdemar 15+2reb, A.Jungo 8+7reb+1ast, D.Antonio 7+4reb+5ast

ASA - CPPL 74-114

No shocking result in a game in Luanda where fifth ranked CPPL (10-5) smashed 11th ranked ASA (3-13) 114-74 on Friday. CPPL dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to ASA's 38. CPPL forced 30 ASA turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. It was a great evening for Antonio Ndabililwa who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. International point guard Tarcio Domingos (194-1998) helped adding 18 points and 6 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). CPPL's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Egidio Ventura (-1990) with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and Godalfin Freitas scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for CPPL. They maintain fifth place with 10-5 record. ASA lost their eighth game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
ASA: F.Godalfin 18+6reb+1ast, N.Rogerio 14+3reb+1ast, E.Ventura 14+8reb+8ast, C.Alexandre 10+12reb+1ast, G.Ludgerio 10+4reb+3ast, C.Cesar 4
CPPL: N.Antonio 18+11reb+5ast, T.Domingos 18+2reb+6ast, B.Lucas 18+7reb+1ast, C.Gelson 16+4reb+5ast, C.Jeovani 10+5reb+3ast, M.Fonseca 9+6reb+1ast

Interclube - Kwanza 136-67

Very expected game in Luanda where bottom-ranked Kwanza (0-15) was rolled over by third ranked Interclube (12-4) 136-67 on Friday. Interclube dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Kwanza's 46 and made 29-of-37 free shots (78.4 percent) during the game, while Kwanza only scored twelve points from the stripe. Interclube forced 46 Kwanza turnovers and outrebounded them 59-41 including a 23-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Interclube looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Kwanza's players. It was a great evening for guard Francisco Gomes (187-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. The former international forward Wilson Ambrosio (199-1999) helped adding 16 points and 8 rebounds. Five Interclube players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Agostinho Alberto with 16 points and 6 rebounds and Danilson Jacinto scored 6 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. 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. Interclube maintains third place with 12-4 record having just three points less than leader P.Luanda, which they share with Vila Clotilde. Kwanza lost their fifteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Kwanza: A.Agostinho 16+6reb, V.Elizeu 11+3reb+1ast, B.Carlos 10+7reb, L.Ayton 7+3reb+6ast, D.Kisingo 6, J.Danilson 6+7reb+6ast
Interclube: G.Francisco 19+5reb+4ast, T.Timoteo 16+3reb+4ast, W.Ambrosio 16+8reb+1ast, P.Barros 15+7reb, M.Guilherme 14+2reb+3ast, V.Joaquim 13+5reb+1ast

Interclube B - CPPL 61-74

Rather predictable result in Luanda where fifth ranked CPPL (10-5) beat 7th ranked Interclube B (6-8) 74-61 on Sunday. CPPL forced 23 Interclube B turnovers and outrebounded them 38-27 including 24 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Antonio Ndabililwa who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Portuguese guard Joao Oliveira (184-1996) helped adding 18 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Pedro Gomes with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and the former international Keven Albino (200-1998) scored 10 points. Interclube B's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for CPPL. They maintain fifth place with 10-5 record. Interclube B lost their third game in a row. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Interclube B: G.Pedro 13+11reb+1ast, C.Joao 10+3ast, A.Keven 10+4reb+3ast, L.Daniel 8+2reb+1ast, S.Edivaldo 7+5reb, J.Luis 7+4reb+1ast
CPPL: N.Antonio 23+10reb, J.Oliveira 18+5reb+2ast, A.Martins 12+4reb, T.Domingos 8+2reb, C.Jeovani 4+1reb+2ast, M.Fonseca 4+7reb

1 De Agosto - Interclube B 102-80

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Luanda: 1 De Agosto (#2) and Interclube B (#7). 1 De Agosto (14-2) crushed visiting Interclube B (6-8) by 22 points 102-80. 1 De Agosto forced 29 Interclube B turnovers and outrebounded them 40-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. 1 De Agosto looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Interclube B's players. The best player for the winners was Tiago Fernandes who scored 21 points and 6 assists. Gelson Varandas chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Edivaldo Simao who recorded 22 points and 5 assists and Edgar Simao added 12 points and 4 assists respectively. Four 1 De Agosto and five Interclube B players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. 1 De Agosto have an impressive series of fourteen victories in a row. They maintain second place with 14-2 record behind leader P.Luanda. Interclube B lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Interclube B: S.Edivaldo 22+4reb+5ast, S.Edgar 12+3reb+4ast, A.Keven 10+4reb+5ast, L.Daniel 10+4reb, J.Luis 10+3reb+1ast, C.Gerson 9+3reb+1ast
1 De Agosto: F.Tiago 21+3reb+6ast, V.Gelson 20+5reb+2ast, P.Elcane 19+1reb+6ast, C.Bamba 14+4reb+1ast, B.Macaxi 9+11reb+6ast, D.Fabio 6+1ast

Akira - P.Luanda 49-129

Leader P.Luanda delivered the fifteenth victory on Friday night. This time they crushed 10th ranked Akira (2-11) 129-49. P.Luanda held Akira to an opponent 24.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 59.0 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Akira 65-28 including a 51-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. P.Luanda looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Akira's players. It was a great evening for international forward Aboubacar Gakou (201-1997) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds. International swingman Gerson Goncalves (193-1996) helped adding 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Five P.Luanda players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Estevao Welo with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds and Custodio Germano scored 13 points. 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. The victory was the fourteenth consecutive win for P.Luanda. Defending champion maintains first place with 15-1 record. Loser Akira dropped to the eleventh position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Akira: W.Estevao 13+14reb, G.Custodio 13+2reb+3ast, M.Jose 11+1reb, M.Criterio 6+4reb+1ast, V.Anderson 3+1reb+2ast, K.Dorivaldo 3+3reb+1ast
P.Luanda: A.Gakou 23+14reb+1ast, G.Goncalves 20+5reb+5ast, G.Buiamba 14+3reb+1ast, C.Cleusio 12+8reb, Y.Moreira 12+12reb+3ast, T.Do 10+8reb+2ast

P.Luanda B - Benguela 89-66

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Benguela's (3-10) road loss to eighth ranked P.Luanda B (6-9) 66-89 on Friday. P.Luanda B forced 23 Benguela turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when P.Luanda B made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for the former international guard Jose Nseka (185-2005) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points and 7 rebounds. Eduardo Simao (-2004) helped adding 16 points and 5 rebounds. Five P.Luanda B players scored in double figures. P.Luanda B's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. The best for the losing side was Afonso Diogo with 29 points and 6 rebounds and Estevao Cunha produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. P.Luanda B maintains eighth place with 6-9 record. Benguela lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Benguela: D.Afonso 29+6reb+1ast, C.Elvis 13+3reb, E.Cunha 11+11reb, B.Josue 4+4reb, A.Paulino 4+7reb+1ast, P.Felipe 2
P.Luanda B: S.Eduardo 16+5reb+1ast, N.Jose 13+7reb+3ast, A.Alexandre 12+5reb+2ast, J.Miguel 11+6reb, C.Anadji 10+6reb+2ast, R.Francisco 8+2reb+3ast

P.Luanda - P.Luanda B 132-97

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Luanda: P.Luanda (#1) and P.Luanda B (#8). P.Luanda (15-1) crushed visiting P.Luanda B (6-9) by 35 points 132-97. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of P.Luanda B. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to P.Luanda B's 34. P.Luanda had a 38-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. P.Luanda players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists. It was a good game for the former international Carlos Morais (192-1985) who led his team to a victory with 27 points and 7 rebounds. International forward Aboubacar Gakou (201-1997) contributed with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Paulo Fernandes answered with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Angelo Alexandre (202-2001) added 14 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for P.Luanda B. Four P.Luanda and five P.Luanda B players scored in double figures. 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. The victory was the fourteenth consecutive win for P.Luanda. Defending champion maintains first place with 15-1 record. P.Luanda B at the other side keeps the eighth position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
P.Luanda B: C.Anadji 16+2reb+1ast, A.Alexandre 14+8reb, F.Paulo 13+5reb+5ast, N.Jose 13+3reb+4ast, S.Eduardo 11+5reb+2ast, M.Elton 10
P.Luanda: C.Morais 27+7reb+1ast, A.Gakou 23+6reb+4ast, G.Goncalves 20+4reb+5ast, Y.Moreira 17+6reb+2ast, J.Aldemiro 9+1reb, G.Domingos 9+1reb+6ast

Jesus Cristo - ASA 87-96

There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked ASA (3-13) won against on the road higher ranked Jesus Cristo (7-8) 96-87 on Saturday. ASA made 26-of-34 free shots (76.5 percent) during the game. ASA outrebounded Jesus Cristo 52-33 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. ASA looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for Egidio Ventura (-1990) who led his team to a victory scoring 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Ludgerio Galiza helped adding 18 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. The best for the losing side was Diaco Jesus with 28 points, 6 assists and 5 steals and forward Joseney Joaquim (200-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. ASA moved-up to tenth place. Loser Jesus Cristo keeps the sixth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Jesus Cristo: J.Diaco 28+6ast, M.Paulo 19+5reb+3ast, J.Joaquim 17+13reb, M.Mauro 10+3reb+1ast, C.Natercio 8+2reb+5ast, A.Helio 3+2reb
ASA: E.Ventura 34+5reb+1ast, G.Ludgerio 18+11reb+8ast, C.Cesar 13+6reb+5ast, K.Pascoal 12+8reb+5ast, F.Godalfin 9+6reb+3ast, C.Alexandre 6+10reb+2ast

Vila Clotilde - Akira 97-93

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Akira (2-11) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Vila Clotilde (12-4) 97-93 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Vila Clotilde shot 28 for 49 from the free-throw line, while Akira only scored eight points from the stripe. Vila Clotilde forced 22 Akira turnovers and outrebounded them 49-32 including 19 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Valdemar Avelino (176-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 31 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international forward Alexandre Jungo (201-1997) helped adding 26 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Custodio Germano with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 assists and Jose Joveta scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Five Vila Clotilde and four Akira players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Vila Clotilde. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Interclube. Loser Akira dropped to the eleventh position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Akira: J.Jose 17+5reb+1ast, G.Custodio 16+2reb+10ast, M.Jose 12+2reb+1ast, C.Euclides 10+5reb+1ast, K.Dorivaldo 10+1reb+2ast, W.Estevao 8+2reb
Vila Clotilde: A.Valdemar 31+7reb+5ast, A.Jungo 26+11reb+2ast, J.Valdemar 11+3reb+4ast, P.Nelson 10+17reb+1ast, F.Evandro 10+4ast, T.Hilario 3+3reb+3ast

Kwanza - 1 De Agosto 58-119

No shocking result in a game in Luanda where second ranked 1 De Agosto (14-2) smashed bottom-ranked Kwanza (0-15) 119-58 on Saturday. 1 De Agosto held Kwanza to an opponent 24.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.2 percent accuracy of the winners. 1 De Agosto forced 31 Kwanza turnovers and outrebounded them 78-35 including a 26-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. 1 De Agosto looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Kwanza's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when 1 De Agosto made 7 blocks. It was a great evening for forward Edmilson Ingles (180-2003) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Macaxi Braz helped adding 12 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Five 1 De Agosto players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Carlos Benedito with 16 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and Tiago Feijo scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. The victory was the fourteenth consecutive win for 1 De Agosto. They maintain second place with 14-2 record behind leader P.Luanda. Kwanza lost their fifteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Kwanza: B.Carlos 16+7reb, F.Tiago 14+7reb+1ast, L.Ayton 12+5reb+4ast, S.Olimpio 8+4reb+1ast, J.Danilson 4+2reb+4ast, T.Joue 3+6reb+1ast
1 De Agosto: I.Edmilson 24+12reb+3ast, P.Joel 23+4reb+4ast, P.Elcane 18+2reb+3ast, B.Macaxi 12+15reb+5ast, V.Gelson 11+13reb+1ast, C.Bamba 10+9reb+2ast