Liga Feminina Round 5 of Regular Season

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The most interesting game of round 5 was a home defeat of 7th ranked GDESSA (2-3) to sixth ranked Sanjoanense (3-2) 90-78. Sanjoanense outrebounded GDESSA 40-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. Sanjoanense looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American swingman Halle Idowu (180-2002, college: NKU) stepped up and scored 26 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Danish guard Asta Blauenfeldt (168-2002, college: Maine) chipped in 29 points. American forward Saniyah Neverson (183-2004, college: Hawaii) responded with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Sanjoanense moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sportiva. GDESSA at the other side keeps the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Esgueira. Sanjoanense is looking forward to face Esgueira (#7) in Aveiro in the next round. GDESSA will play on the road against Sporting in Lisbon and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Liga Feminina top team - CAB Madeira (5-0) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat twelfth ranked Coimbroes (0-5) in Vila Nova de Gaia 76-65. Canadian swingman Madalyn Weinert (178-2003, college: Brock) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and Nehita Oko-Oboh accounted for 9 points and 12 rebounds. Canadian-Jamaican guard Tiffany Reynolds (175-1998, college: Lakehead) came up with 23 points for Coimbroes in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated CAB Madeira have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Coimbroes at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. CAB Madeira will play against Q.Lombos (#3) in Carcavelos in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Coimbroes will play at home against CDEFF (#11) and hope to get finally their first victory.
The game in Aveiro was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Sporting (4-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Esgueira (2-3). Sporting managed to secure a 8-point victory 75-67 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Suraya Rijal who scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Sporting's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Gabriela Raimundo produced 19 points and 5 steals for the hosts. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Sporting. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Q.Lombos and Benfica. Loser Esgueira keeps the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with GDESSA. Sporting will meet at home GDESSA (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Esgueira will play against Sanjoanense in Sao Joao and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 5: Sportiva won against GDRAR on the opponent's court 79-77. Q.Lombos outscored CDEFF in a home game 86-64. Barcelos recorded a loss to Benfica on the road 76-70.

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GDRAR - Sportiva 77-79:
Rather expected game in Evora where 9th ranked GDRAR (1-4) was edged by sixth ranked Sportiva (3-2) 79-77 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was naturalized Angolan power forward Artemis Barbosa-Afonso (175-1993) who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Brazilian center Monique Soares (190-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four Sportiva players scored in double figures. American guard Jakoriah Long (170-2001, college: Tarleton St.) produced 24 points and 4 assists and the other American import forward Fatoumata Jaiteh (188-2003, college: Sacramento St.) added 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively for the hosts. The victory was the third consecutive win for Sportiva. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sanjoanense. Newly promoted GDRAR keeps the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with Barcelos and CDEFF. Sportiva will meet league's second-placed Benfica in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. GDRAR will play against Barcelos (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
GDRAR: J.Long 24+2reb+4ast, F.Jaiteh 22+6reb+1ast, T.Langan 11+9reb+7ast, S.Leonor 8+4reb, M.Catarina 6+4reb+3ast, B.Christiana 4+5reb+1ast
Sportiva: B.Artemis 21+7reb+2ast, T.Caterrion 17+4reb+1ast, S.Monique 11+11reb+3ast, G.Alana 11+3reb+3ast, C.Marcia 5+3reb+2ast, R.Rita 4+2reb

GDESSA - Sanjoanense 78-90:
The most interesting game of round 5 was a home defeat of 7th ranked GDESSA (2-3) to sixth ranked Sanjoanense (3-2) 90-78. Sanjoanense outrebounded GDESSA 40-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. Sanjoanense looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American swingman Halle Idowu (180-2002, college: NKU) stepped up and scored 26 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Danish guard Asta Blauenfeldt (168-2002, college: Maine) chipped in 29 points. Four Sanjoanense players scored in double figures. American forward Saniyah Neverson (183-2004, college: Hawaii) responded with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and ex-international guard Carolina Goncalves (175-1997, college: Regina, agency: Promo Sport ID) scored 10 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Sanjoanense moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sportiva. GDESSA at the other side keeps the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Esgueira. Sanjoanense is looking forward to face Esgueira (#7) in Aveiro in the next round. GDESSA will play on the road against Sporting in Lisbon and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
GDESSA: S.Neverson 28+6reb+8ast, I.Perez 16+5reb+2ast, C.Goncalves 10+6reb+8ast, M.Roseiro 8+3reb+3ast, S.Olsen 7+6reb+2ast, V.Leticia 6+1reb+1ast
Sanjoanense: B.Asta 29+2reb+2ast, I.Halle 26+9reb+1ast, S.Juliana 20+9reb, S.Macy 10+8reb+1ast, C.Anacleto 5+4reb+16ast, J.Arieiro 0+3reb+1ast

Q.Lombos - CDEFF 86-64:
Very predictable result in Carcavelos where fourth ranked Q.Lombos (4-1) smashed 10th ranked CDEFF (1-4) 86-64 on Sunday. Q.Lombos dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to CDEFF's 24. They outrebounded CDEFF 45-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. Q.Lombos looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by CDEFF's players. The best player for the winners was Cape Verdean forward Joseana Vaz (183-2000, college: EKU) who scored 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. American power forward Mary Schleusner (185-2004, college: WLU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Five Q.Lombos players scored in double figures. Q.Lombos' coach Jose Leite felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Brynn Shoup-Hill (190-2003, college: Illinois) produced 12 points and 9 rebounds and Maria Lopes (174-2002) added 16 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) respectively for the guests. Q.Lombos moved-up to second place, which they share with Sporting and Benfica. CDEFF lost their fourth game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with Barcelos and GDRAR. Q.Lombos will meet at home league's leader CAB Madeira in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. CDEFF will play against Coimbroes (#12) in Vila Nova de Gaia and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
CDEFF: M.Lopes 16+3reb+3ast, G.Kyra 14+3reb+2ast, B.Shoup-Hill 12+9reb+3ast, F.Cristina 9+5reb+1ast, H.Anna 8+7reb+2ast, A.Martins 3+2reb+2ast
Q.Lombos: V.Joseana 20+8reb+4ast, M.Schleusner 16+11reb+2ast, A.Dizeko 12+6reb+6ast, B.Lorena 11+3reb+1ast, P.Leonor 10+2reb+9ast, S.Celia 6+2reb+1ast

Coimbroes - CAB Madeira 65-76:
Liga Feminina top team - CAB Madeira (5-0) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat twelfth ranked Coimbroes (0-5) in Vila Nova de Gaia 76-65. CAB Madeira forced 20 Coimbroes turnovers. Canadian swingman Madalyn Weinert (178-2003, college: Brock) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and Canadian forward Nehita Oko-Oboh (188-2002, college: Waterloo) accounted for 9 points and 12 rebounds. Canadian-Jamaican guard Tiffany Reynolds (175-1998, college: Lakehead) came up with 23 points and forward Mafalda Pereira (180-2003) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Coimbroes in the defeat. Four Coimbroes players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. CAB Madeira have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Coimbroes at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. CAB Madeira will play against Q.Lombos (#3) in Carcavelos in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Coimbroes will play at home against CDEFF (#11) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Coimbroes: T.Reynolds 23+4reb+2ast, P.Mafalda 12+7reb, I.Azevedo 10+2reb+1ast, A.Staton 10+3reb+2ast, Z.Carter 7+10reb, C.Ana 2+3reb+2ast
CAB Madeira: W.Madalyn 25+10reb+1ast, I.Milica 12+6reb+2ast, G.Marcy 10+4reb+6ast, O.Nehita 9+12reb+2ast, B.Carolina 8+3reb+3ast, H.Rafaela 6+4reb+1ast

Benfica - Barcelos 76-70:
Not a big story in a game in Lisbon where 9th ranked Barcelos (1-4) were defeated by second ranked Benfica (4-1) 76-70 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Benfica looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American center Schaquilla Nunn (190-1994, college: Tennessee) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. German Sarah Polleros (185-2002) chipped in 21 points and 9 rebounds. Benfica's coach Ricardo Vasconcelos used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Becca Wann-Taylor (180-1992, college: Richmond) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Marta Rodrigues (169-2006) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Four Barcelos players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains second place with 4-1 record behind leader CAB Madeira, which they share with Q.Lombos and Sporting. Barcelos lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with GDRAR and CDEFF. Benfica will meet at home Sportiva (#6) in the next round. Barcelos will play against GDRAR in Evora and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Barcelos: B.Wann-Taylor 26+14reb+7ast, V.Sengo 13+7reb+2ast, R.Marta 13+6reb+4ast, B.Ana 11+2reb+4ast, S.Harris 7+6reb, B.Iris 0
Benfica: N.Schaquilla 21+10reb, S.Polleros 21+9reb+1ast, V.Mariana 8+5reb+1ast, M.Marta 8+6reb+7ast, T.Sarah 7+2reb+2ast, U.Maianca 6+1reb+3ast

Esgueira - Sporting 67-75:
The game in Aveiro was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Sporting (4-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Esgueira (2-3). Sporting managed to secure a 8-point victory 75-67 on Sunday. Sporting outrebounded Esgueira 43-32 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Mozambican power forward Suraya Rijal (183-2002) who scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. ex-international center Emilia Ferreira (185-1996) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four Sporting players scored in double figures. Sporting's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. point guard Gabriela Raimundo (167-1993) produced 19 points and 5 steals and guard Ana Marques (168-2006) added 18 points and 5 steals respectively for the hosts. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Sporting. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Q.Lombos and Benfica. Loser Esgueira keeps the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with GDESSA. Sporting will meet at home GDESSA (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Esgueira will play against Sanjoanense in Sao Joao and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Esgueira: R.Gabriela 19+4reb+3ast, M.Ana 18+4reb+3ast, D.Brown 16+6reb+2ast, L.Rodrigues 7+5reb, D.Hadiatu 4+3reb, B.Souza 3+5reb+2ast
Sporting: R.Suraya 14+9reb, S.Luana 12+5reb+3ast, C.Simone 12+5reb+1ast, F.Emilia 11+8reb+1ast, I.Ramos 9+3reb+2ast, R.Dayna 8+6reb+1ast