Thursday 3 December 2015

Fall Previews - Week Nine - December 4th

Ihsan vs Shukr
Are happy days resurrecting for Ihsan? The red shirts pulled all the rabbits outta the hat last game and finally struck a chord with 1.6 seconds remaining only to acquire a 2-2 tie. The theatrical finish of rallying back from a two goal deficit speaks volumes for Coach K's cadets. Ihsan has some positive momentum to work and needs to shatter their winless streak badly. Can Ihsan win this rematch? The young bloods, Arsalan Mian & Humza Chadhry have been the pulse for this team and must provide that needed hustle. Is Ihsan due for win after tying Shukr?

The Shukr gang left the arena with a losing ambience and buckled with mere seconds wilting away on the clock. Shukr failed to seal the deal on a two goal cushion and hasn't won a game in their last two outings. Despite tying their recent games, the blue shirts failure to close games has been exemplified last game. Aazar Zafar and Mehmed Rizwanovic will need to be dreadfully utilized while Naeem Akhtar needs to go beast mode and lead the charge. Netminder Yusuf Kapoor has managed to keep his team's first place stature glimmering week to week and has to shut down Ihsan. 

Burning Questions?
Can Naeem Akhtar's team get back in the win column?

Player To Watch:
Atif Mian has been an offensive threat and has to find a way to get back onto the scoresheet.

Who's Hot?
Arsalan Mian hit the twine twice and has proven that he's an instrumental player for Ihsan.

Sabr vs Ikhlas
It seems like nothing has reformed with Sabr. The squad suffers from demise each week and needs to start taking things gravely. How long can this rough patch continue? The teele shirts lost their third consecutive game and have allowed 15 goals within that term. Some one has gotta pickup the slack here. Ahmad Hathout and Luqman Arshad continue to be the saving grace while goaltender Zaid Majoo eight games in is still trying to discover himself. There are no parallels between Sabr and Ikhlas. This might be a washout for Sabr, unless Sabr can surprise us. 

Ikhlas faced a crack in the armour and lost to a gung-ho team in Haya. Despite missing some pivotal players last game, the green shirts played their hearts out and lost a marginal game. Guess what though. Ikhlas gets to take Sabr for a joyride this week! This win is over Sabr is on the house! Oops, shouldn't have said that. Regardless, watch Ikhlas permeate through Sabr's porous offence and dance around Sabr's brittle defence. Nadeem Faqiri continues to impress while netminder Kaunain Saiyed has appeared to find his rhythm. Can Farrukh Khan barricade Ahmad Hathout? Will Ikhlas be able to revive to their winning ways? 

Burning Questions?
Can Sabr put up a challenge against Ikhlas?

Player To Watch:
Saqib Khokhar has been around the block in i-Slam and is huge contributor to Sabr's offensive cohort.

Who's Hot?
I'll say it again. Nadeem Faqiri. He may not have the quickest pace but he can finish when he gets the ball.

Haya vs Emaan
"What's hotter than Frankie's Hot Sauce?" Haya is, well at least for now. The grey shirts gave the spectators full entertainment value when they beat Ikhlas by a thunderous 4-2 score. The game teetered with glorious chances by both teams, but in the end Haya's relentless troops extended their win streak to four. Emaan will be a great litmus test for the Umar Muhammad's tribe. Both teams are relishing solid wins but Haya is starting to breath up Ikhlas's backs when you gander at the standings. Are they keen on snatching that "bye" spot? Can Haya make it 5 straight wins?

After slipping and sliding around the standings earlier this season, Emaan appears to have gotten a grip of themselves after their painless win over Sabr. The Soliman's and company led the charge in a 4-2 victory and will now square off with an upbeat Haya team. Emaan's defence has been stellar after the injections of Naiem Malik and Zuhair Fancy. It's apparent that the backend has broadcasted enhanced stability and their transition game has become smoother than peanut butter. Can Emaan cool off Haya? Will Emaan be able to compete with Haya's hustle?

Burning Questions?
Can Sadiq Rehman weather Haya's seasoned forwards?

Player To Watch:
That patented slapshot from Nadeem Qureshi has yet to score. I think this will be his lucky game.

Who's Hot?
Hany Soliman has been solid for Emaan. The pesky forward is a menace to play against and has 9 points in 7 games.


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