Ihsan vs Shukr
Ihsan has been star-crossed and continues to face adversity. Last week Ihklas gave the red shirts a run for their money and eventually went straight for Ihsan's jugular in a 2-1 decision. Ihsan, losers of three consecutive need to find a way some to stop the bleeding. How could a team with so much depth be treading for water in the standings is beyond me? Whether it be juggling lines or a tongue lashing, Coach K must resolve this winless drought. Will Ihsan conquer their quest at winning? Can Ihsan's backend neutralize Shukr's offence?
Life isn't always a smooth ride. Shukr's transit this regular season has been fruitful as they still remain an undefeated team. However, last week was a close shave for the blue shirts as they refermed and showed some character in concealing a single point. It was a game that Shukr would regret, mainly broadcasting a lot of sloppiness, but in the end Naeem Akhtar's squad showed some character and avoided any collateral damage. Shukr brushes with Ihsan for their first of a two game series and will have to eclipse their errors from last week. Can Shukr withstand Ihsan's weathered players? Will Atif Mian and Shabil Ahmed prolong their swing of points?
Burning Questions?
Is Ihsan the real deal? Will Shukr be able to penetrate Ihsan's seasoned defence?
Player To Watch:
Humza Chaudhry was torching the points earlier this season. Can Humza Chaudhry help in getting his team out of this depression?
Humza Chaudhry was torching the points earlier this season. Can Humza Chaudhry help in getting his team out of this depression?
Who's Hot?
Aazar Zafar has been on a mean streak and has provided 7 points in his last 4 games.
Aazar Zafar has been on a mean streak and has provided 7 points in his last 4 games.
Sabr vs Emaan
The basement tenants of the standings will pursuit to avoid a rerun of last week's act. Sabr will once again try to prove their substance in the league after slipping away from Haya last week. The teele shirts failed to clasp a two goal league and consequently succumbed to Haya's pressure, losing the game 3-2. Sabr needs to stay away from the sin bin and concentrate on how to close games. The procrastination has to stop and some dedication needs to start for Sabr. Can Sabr turn over a new leaf and break free from their two game slump? Fans, have your tomatoes ready!
Emaan put up a gallant effort versus Shukr and almost left the arena two points heavier. Unfortunately, the orange shirt's defence went numb and the game resulted in a draw. The same issues plague Emaan weekly and transforming this team into a competitor has been quite an intimidating chore. It's awesome that every team makes the playoff. However, with this regular season acting as a 10 game rehearsal; does Emaan have enough chemistry when it comes to, "showtime?" Can Emaan continue to degrade Sabr? Zuhair Fancy added a profitable layer of defensive presence; will the remainder of the back end be able to echo his efforts?
Emaan put up a gallant effort versus Shukr and almost left the arena two points heavier. Unfortunately, the orange shirt's defence went numb and the game resulted in a draw. The same issues plague Emaan weekly and transforming this team into a competitor has been quite an intimidating chore. It's awesome that every team makes the playoff. However, with this regular season acting as a 10 game rehearsal; does Emaan have enough chemistry when it comes to, "showtime?" Can Emaan continue to degrade Sabr? Zuhair Fancy added a profitable layer of defensive presence; will the remainder of the back end be able to echo his efforts?
Burning Questions?
Which team will surge victorious?
Player To Watch:
Osama Soliman etched a stellar 3 point tally last week and needs to relay that same hunger against Sabr.
Osama Soliman etched a stellar 3 point tally last week and needs to relay that same hunger against Sabr.
Who's Hot?
Ahmed Hathout continues to be the poster boy for Sabr with 15 points and clearly leads the scoring race.
Ahmed Hathout continues to be the poster boy for Sabr with 15 points and clearly leads the scoring race.
Ikhlas vs Haya
Ikhlas went nose to nose with Ihsan in what verified to be the match of the night. Call Ikhlas's performance, "poetry in motion" but the green shirts played a riveting game with Farrukh Khan sealing the deal on a beaming howitzer. Still bullheaded in clinching first place, the green shirts brandish a 2 game win streak and confront Haya in what many may attest this a cakewalk. Waqar Khan continues to be the player this Ikhlas wagon is hitched to while Farooq Sani and Mohammad Hamoud pour in their supporting efforts. Can Ikhlas sustain Haya's persistent forwards?
Despite missing players and illustrating a baggage of errors, Haya got it's turn in beating up on the league's current rag doll (Sabr) in a 3-2 convening win. All credit to the grey shirts in roaring back into a game they probably had no business winning. Although Salman Syed, Rehan Makhani and Faisal Mehboob catered some pivotal performances, a surplus of credit goes to fill-in goalie Fraz Khan who had big shoes to replace and ultimately delivered. Now the test comes when it'll be Ikhlas's "gung-ho" hockey versus Haya's "wait and see" approach. Will the grey shirts avenge their previous loss to team green?
Burning Questions?
Two teams. Both with hot streaks. Who's the winner?
Player To Watch:
When Waqar ain't racking the points the you know Mohammad Hamoud is always up for the challenge. Hamoud sits comfortably at the higher end of the spectrum in his team's stats.
When Waqar ain't racking the points the you know Mohammad Hamoud is always up for the challenge. Hamoud sits comfortably at the higher end of the spectrum in his team's stats.
Who's Hot?
Salman Khalid stepped up his game and provided some much needed offence, sealing a two points night.
Salman Khalid stepped up his game and provided some much needed offence, sealing a two points night.
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