Division I Round 17 of Regular Season

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Division I. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Division I round 17 caused change at the leadership position. Second defeat of league's leader P.Luanda (14-2) against fourth ranked 1 De Agosto (13-3) 81-77 was the most important game of the last round. 1 De Agosto forced 24 P.Luanda turnovers. Eliseu Joao orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Tiago Fernandes contributed with 18 points and 6 assists for the winners. International forward Aboubacar Gakou (201-1997) answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds for P.Luanda. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. 1 De Agosto have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 13-3 record. Defending champion P.Luanda dropped to the third position with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Interclube. P.Luanda will play next round against CPPL trying to make it back to the top of the standings. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will travel locally in Luanda to the arena of CPPL. 1 De Agosto will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked P.Luanda. It will be extra interesting game as P.Luanda is their local rival from Luanda.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Interclube as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Interclube defeated 6th ranked CPPL in Luanda 94-84. The former international center Jonatao Ndjungu (203-1998) stepped up and scored 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Raimer Mercedes chipped in 24 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Interclube's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Joseney Joaquim (200-1992) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Interclube. As mentioned above they took over a top position. CPPL at the other side keeps the sixth place with four games lost. CPPL will play next round against strong P.Luanda trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Luanda - P.Luanda. Interclube will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Sporting. It will be extra interesting game as Sporting is their local rival from Luanda.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Luanda: 1 De Agosto (#4) and Sporting L. (#5). Sporting L. was defeated at home 82-88 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the 11-game winning streak of Sporting L.. Eliseu Joao nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Helder Fernandes came up with 26 points for Sporting in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for 1 De Agosto. They maintain fourth place with 13-3 record. Newly promoted Sporting keeps the fifth position with three games lost. 1 De Agosto's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Luanda to the arena P.Luanda.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 17: Vila Clotilde B was beaten by Benguela on the road 99-91. Sporting L. B destroyed Interclube B on its own court 77-50. P.Luanda B unfortunately lost to CPPL in Luanda 92-103. ASA rolled over Kwanza at home 112-80. Akira was defeated by Interclube B on the opponent's court 80-65. Vila Clotilde B was beaten by Sporting L. B in a home game 42-46. Sporting lost to Interclube on the road 69-81. Vila Clotilde outscored Benguela on its own court 90-66. ASA rolled over Akira in Luanda 83-56. Bottom-ranked Kwanza was crushed by Vila Clotilde at home 81-120.
The most impressive performance of 17th round was 29 points by Adao Antonio of Vila Clotilde.



Interclube - CPPL 94-84

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Interclube as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Interclube defeated 6th ranked CPPL in Luanda 94-84. Interclube had a 41-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international center Jonatao Ndjungu (203-1998) stepped up and scored 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Dominican point guard Raimer Mercedes (183-1997) chipped in 24 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Interclube's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Joseney Joaquim (200-1992) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Joao Oliveira scored 27 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Four CPPL players scored in double figures. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Interclube. As mentioned above they took over a top position. CPPL at the other side keeps the sixth place with four games lost. CPPL will play next round against strong P.Luanda trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Luanda - P.Luanda. Interclube will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Sporting. It will be extra interesting game as Sporting is their local rival from Luanda.
Top scorers:
CPPL: J.Oliveira 27+4reb+2ast, V.Joao 16+3reb+3ast, J.Joaquim 12+17reb+4ast, G.Menayeme 10+5reb+1ast, F.Antonio 9+3reb, J.Cassanga 6+3ast
Interclube: R.Mercedes 24+4reb+3ast, J.Ndjungu 17+9reb+5ast, E.Sebastiao 13+6reb+4ast, E.Felix 8+2ast, G.Kibinga 6+6reb, W.Ambrosio 3+15reb+1ast

Benguela - Vila Clotilde B 99-91

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when twelfth ranked Benguela (4-13) beat at home 11th ranked Vila Clotilde B (6-13) 99-91 on Sunday. Benguela forced 30 Vila Clotilde B turnovers. Point guard Pascoal Konde (186-2000) nailed 38 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Belmiro Roxo accounted for 13 points and 10 rebounds. Antonio Rogerio came up with 22 points and 8 rebounds and Stelmar Cassule (-2006) added 23 points and 4 assists respectively for Vila Clotilde B in the defeat. Four Vila Clotilde B players scored in double figures. Vila Clotilde B's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Benguela maintains twelfth place with 4-13 record. Newly promoted Vila Clotilde B keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Benguela will meet higher ranked Interclube B (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vila Clotilde B's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Clotilde Vila Clotilde.
Top scorers:
Vila Clotilde B: S.Cassule 23+4ast, A.Rogerio 22+8reb+2ast, K.Mendes 15+7reb+1ast, H.Matubilo 15+8reb+2ast, E.Neto 6+4reb+1ast, D.Domingos 6+2reb+5ast
Benguela: P.Konde 38+6reb+1ast, G.Lucombo 13+5reb+2ast, B.Roxo 13+10reb+3ast, G.Pereira 6+1reb+1ast, V.Manuel 6+2reb+1ast, P.Antonio 5+3reb

Sporting L. B - Interclube B 77-50

Rather expected game when 10th ranked Interclube B (7-11) was smashed by seventh ranked Sporting L. B (9-8) in Luanda 77-50 on Saturday. Sporting L. B forced 26 Interclube B turnovers and had a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Rene Kinguidi (-2005) nailed 5 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and forward Josue Bartolomeu (198-2000) accounted for 9 points and 5 rebounds. Luis Nunes came up with 24 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Licinio Neto added 4 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals respectively for Interclube B 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. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Sporting L. B. Newly promoted Sporting L. B maintains seventh place with 9-8 record. Loser Interclube B keeps the tenth position with 11 games lost. Sporting L. B will meet at home Benguela (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Interclube B will play against Benguela and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Interclube B: L.Nunes 24+8reb, E.Bonifacio 17+1ast, D.Lubambeke 8+4reb, E.Luis 8+4reb+1ast, G.Sangunga 5+4reb+1ast, D.Ndjungo 4+2reb
Sporting L. B: A.Garcia 12+1reb, E.Coche 9+1reb+1ast, J.Bartolomeu 9+5reb, G.Cassange 7+2reb+1ast, R.Kinguidi 5+11reb, F.Correia 3+3reb

Sporting L. - 1 De Agosto 82-88

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Luanda: 1 De Agosto (#4) and Sporting L. (#5). Sporting L. was defeated at home 82-88 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the 11-game winning streak of Sporting L.. 1 De Agosto made 34-of-45 free shots (75.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 24 Sporting turnovers. Eliseu Joao nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and guard Tiago Fernandes accounted for 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four 1 De Agosto players scored in double figures. Forward Helder Fernandes came up with 26 points and Filipe Domingos added 20 points respectively for Sporting in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for 1 De Agosto. They maintain fourth place with 13-3 record. Newly promoted Sporting keeps the fifth position with three games lost. 1 De Agosto's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Luanda to the arena P.Luanda.
Top scorers:
Sporting L.: H.Fernandes 26+4reb+1ast, F.Domingos 20+3reb+1ast, M.Fonseca 10+8reb+1ast, A.Ndabililwa 8+5reb+5ast, D.Kandangoi 7+1reb, A.Domingos 4+4reb+2ast
1 De Agosto: T.Fernandes 15+5reb+3ast, V.Avelino 14+5reb+2ast, E.Joao 14+12reb, J.Luis 13+8reb+1ast, F.Domingos 10+1reb+1ast, E.Paca 9+3reb+1ast

CPPL - P.Luanda B 103-92

Rather predictable result when sixth ranked CPPL (10-4) won against at home 8th ranked P.Luanda B (7-10) 103-92 on Thursday. CPPL forced 23 P.Luanda B turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Gideao Menayeme nailed 31 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Valdemar Joao accounted for 18 points. Point guard Antony Macaia came up with 23 points and 6 rebounds and center Miguel Joaquim added 16 points and 11 rebounds respectively for P.Luanda B in the defeat. Four CPPL and five P.Luanda B players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. CPPL maintains sixth place with 10-4 record. P.Luanda B lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. CPPL'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.
Top scorers:
P.Luanda B: A.Macaia 23+6reb+3ast, F.Domingos 18+5reb+1ast, M.Joaquim 16+11reb, P.Fernandes 12+4reb+4ast, J.Nseke 12+11reb+2ast, A.Chime 6+4reb+3ast
CPPL: G.Menayeme 31+9reb+2ast, V.Joao 18+4reb+2ast, J.Oliveira 14+5reb+5ast, F.Antonio 13+3reb+2ast, J.Cassanga 9+5reb+6ast, G.Panzo 4+4reb+2ast

ASA - Kwanza 112-80

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Kwanza (2-18) was outscored by ninth ranked ASA (8-11) in Luanda 112-80 on Friday. ASA dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Kwanza's 30. ASA forced 19 Kwanza turnovers and outrebounded them 52-34 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. ASA looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Kwanza's players. Carlos Sanda nailed 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Elizeu Ventura accounted for 24 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Danilson Jacinto came up with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and Chilli Barros added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Kwanza in the defeat. Five Kwanza 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. ASA moved-up to eighth place. Kwanza lost their twelfth game in a row. They stay dead last with 18 lost games. ASA will meet at home league's second-placed Vila Clotilde in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kwanza's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Luanda Interclube B.
Top scorers:
Kwanza: D.Jacinto 16+6reb+7ast, C.Barros 14+6reb, K.Macaia 12+2reb+1ast, A.Ramos 12+2reb+1ast, A.Cahombo 10+6reb+1ast, A.Cachama 9+2ast
ASA: C.Sanda 24+9reb+5ast, E.Ventura 24+8reb+3ast, J.Kabasu 11+5reb+1ast, A.Dala 9+4reb+1ast, P.Muanza 8+2reb, A.Gamboa 7+3reb+6ast

Interclube B - Akira 80-65

Everything went according to plan when tenth ranked Interclube B (7-11) defeated 13th ranked Akira (2-17) in Luanda 80-65 on Friday. Interclube B outrebounded Akira 56-32 including a 21-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Interclube B looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Akira's players. Point guard Eduardo Luis nailed 9 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and the former international Keven Albino (200-1998) accounted for 4 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Euclides Chipilika came up with 14 points and 6 steals and Helio Santos added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Akira in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Interclube B maintains tenth place with 7-11 record. Akira lost their third game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. Interclube B will meet at home Benguela (#12) in the next round. Akira will play against Vila Clotilde B and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Akira: E.Chipilika 14+3reb+1ast, E.Welo 14+3reb, H.Santos 9+6reb+2ast, M.Vicente 7, D.Adolfo 5+2reb+1ast, C.Cacopo 4+3reb+6ast
Interclube B: L.Nunes 14+3reb+4ast, E.Bonifacio 12+5reb+2ast, G.Sangunga 11+4reb, F.Gomes 11+4reb+1ast, E.Luis 9+11reb+2ast, P.Gomes 8+1reb+9ast

Vila Clotilde B - Sporting L. B 42-46

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Vila Clotilde B (6-13) lost at home to seventh ranked Sporting L. B (9-8) 46-42 on Friday. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Sporting L. B. Newly promoted Sporting L. B maintains seventh place with 9-8 record. Vila Clotilde B at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Sporting L. B will meet at home Benguela (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Vila Clotilde B's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Clotilde Vila Clotilde.

1 De Agosto - P.Luanda 81-77

Division I round 17 caused change at the leadership position. Second defeat of league's leader P.Luanda (14-2) against fourth ranked 1 De Agosto (13-3) 81-77 was the most important game of the last round. 1 De Agosto forced 24 P.Luanda turnovers. Eliseu Joao orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Tiago Fernandes contributed with 18 points and 6 assists for the winners. International forward Aboubacar Gakou (201-1997) answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and international point guard Childe Dundao (169-1998) added 16 points and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) in the effort for P.Luanda. Five 1 De Agosto and four P.Luanda players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. 1 De Agosto have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 13-3 record. Defending champion P.Luanda dropped to the third position with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Interclube. P.Luanda will play next round against CPPL trying to make it back to the top of the standings. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will travel locally in Luanda to the arena of CPPL. 1 De Agosto will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked P.Luanda. It will be extra interesting game as P.Luanda is their local rival from Luanda.
Top scorers:
P.Luanda: C.Dundao 16+3reb+6ast, A.Gakou 14+12reb+1ast, Y.Moreira 11+8reb+1ast, C.Castro 11+5reb, G.Domingos 8+2ast, G.Buiamba 6+5reb
1 De Agosto: T.Fernandes 18+3reb+6ast, E.Joao 14+15reb, J.Luis 12+10reb+1ast, M.Joao 10+4reb, E.Paca 10+6reb+6ast, J.Pinto 9+2reb

Interclube - Sporting L. 81-69

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Interclube (15-3) beat 5th ranked Sporting (11-3) in Luanda 81-69 on Friday. Interclube forced 19 Sporting turnovers and had a 34-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international guard Emanuel Sebastiao (190-2001) nailed 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Dominican point guard Raimer Mercedes (183-1997) accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Helder Fernandes came up with 21 points and Antonio Ndabililwa added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Sporting in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Interclube. They keep a position of league leader. Newly promoted Sporting keeps the fifth place with three games lost. Interclube's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Luanda to the arena Sporting.
Top scorers:
Sporting L.: H.Fernandes 21+2reb+1ast, L.Bondo 14+4reb, A.Ndabililwa 12+6reb+1ast, A.Jungo 6+4reb, E.Pimenta 5+4reb, T.Domingos 5+3reb+3ast
Interclube: E.Sebastiao 20+8reb+2ast, R.Mercedes 15+6reb, J.Pedro 6+3reb, G.Calunga 6+4reb, I.Manuel 4+2reb, G.Bernardo 2+2reb+1ast

Vila Clotilde - Benguela 90-66

Very expected game when 12th ranked Benguela (4-13) was smashed on the road by third ranked Vila Clotilde (15-6) 90-66 on Friday. Vila Clotilde outrebounded Benguela 48-36 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Adao Antonio nailed 19 points for the winning side and center Ernesto Mungue accounted for 8 points and 13 rebounds. Vila Clotilde's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Point guard Pascoal Konde (186-2000) came up with 24 points and 5 rebounds and Belmiro Roxo added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for Benguela in the defeat. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Vila Clotilde. They moved-up to second place. Benguela lost their third game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with 13 games lost. Vila Clotilde's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Clotilde to the arena Vila Clotilde B.
Top scorers:
Benguela: P.Konde 24+5reb, B.Roxo 14+2reb+4ast, M.Mivanga 7+3reb+1ast, G.Lucombo 7+3reb, A.Flora 6+7reb+2ast, E.Cunha 5+9reb+1ast
Vila Clotilde: A.Antonio 19+4reb+2ast, I.Morao 14+2reb+4ast, K.Biongo 12+5reb+2ast, H.Tito 8+4reb+3ast, E.Mungue 8+13reb+1ast, N.Candieiro 7+2reb+3ast

Akira - ASA 56-83

Rather predictable result when ninth ranked ASA (8-11) rolled over 13th ranked Akira (2-17) in Luanda 83-56 on Saturday. ASA dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Akira's 28. ASA forced 24 Akira turnovers. Ayrton Luis nailed 16 points and 5 assists for the winning side and Carlos Sanda accounted for 9 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Forward Euclides Chipilika came up with 21 points and 7 rebounds and Helio Santos added 16 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Akira 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. ASA moved-up to eighth place. Akira lost their third game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. ASA will meet at home league's second-placed Vila Clotilde in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Akira will play against Vila Clotilde B (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Akira: E.Chipilika 21+7reb+2ast, H.Santos 16+12reb+2ast, M.Miguel 6+1reb+1ast, M.Vidal 6+5reb, C.Cacopo 6+4reb+3ast, W.Gui 1+2reb
ASA: A.Luis 16+4reb+5ast, A.Gomes 14+9reb, J.Kabasu 12, E.Ventura 12+1reb+4ast, C.Sanda 9+10reb+5ast, P.Muanza 7+5reb

Kwanza - Vila Clotilde 81-120

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Kwanza (2-18) was outscored by third ranked Vila Clotilde (15-6) in Luanda 120-81 on Saturday. Vila Clotilde shot 68.3 percent from the field and made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 57.6 percentage. Vila Clotilde looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Kwanza's players. Adao Antonio nailed 29 points (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Kenny Biongo accounted for 15 points and 7 assists. Vila Clotilde's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Point guard Adilson Ramos (179-1989) came up with 20 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Danilson Jacinto added 18 points and 4 steals respectively for Kwanza in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Vila Clotilde. They moved-up to second place. Kwanza lost their twelfth game in a row. They stay dead last with 18 lost games. Vila Clotilde's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Clotilde to the arena Vila Clotilde B.
Top scorers:
Kwanza: A.Ramos 20+6reb+2ast, D.Jacinto 18+3reb+3ast, K.Macaia 15, D.Domingos 11+2reb+1ast, M.Bimbe 8+4reb, A.Cahombo 8+5reb+2ast
Vila Clotilde: A.Antonio 29+2reb+2ast, G.Martins 18+3ast, K.Biongo 15+4reb+7ast, E.Mungue 13+2reb+1ast, N.Candieiro 11+3reb, F.Matumona 8+4reb+4ast