Round 6: P.Luanda keep a leadership position

Gerson Goncalves

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Angolan P.Luanda as it allowed them to take a leadership position. P.Luanda smashed 3rd ranked South African Tigers at home 87-48. P.Luanda dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers' 24. They outrebounded Tigers 52-31 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. P.Luanda looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for swingman Gerson Goncalves (193-1996) who led his team to a victory with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Hungarian forward Damian Hollis (203-1988, college: GWU, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American forward Josh Hall (206-2000) replied with 14 points and 6 rebounds for Tigers. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. P.Luanda have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Tigers at the other side keep the third place with one game lost. Tigers will play next round against strong Fer.Beira trying to get back on the winning streak. P.Luanda will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked SLAC in Conakry.
Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Top-ranked Egyptian Al Ahly (2-0) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 4th ranked Ugandan City Oilers (0-2) 72-70 on Saturday evening. South Sudanese-American Nuni Omot (206-1994, college: Baylor) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Omar Oraby chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Germaine Roebuck (196-1997, college: Calumet) with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending Egyptian champion maintains second position with 2-0 record behind leader P.Luanda. Defending Ugandan champion City Oilers still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with SLAC. Al Ahly will play against Tigers (#3) in Cape Town in the next round, which may be the game of the day. City Oilers will play at home against SLAC and hope to get finally their first victory.
Mozambican Fer.Beira's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Conakry, where they defeated Guinean SLAC (0-2) 109-97 on Sunday. William Perry notched 41 points (!!!) and 8 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort. Even 30 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks by Dane Miller did not help to save the game for SLAC. Fer.Beira (1-2) left bottom position moving up to fourth place. Loser SLAC still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with City Oilers. Fer.Beira will meet at home higher ranked Tigers (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. SLAC will play against the league's leader P.Luanda and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 6 P.Luanda smashed Fer.Beira on the road 101-76.

Group B