Fall Previews - Week Ten - December 11th

Haya vs Shukr

Haya has one last chance to acquire the final "guest pass" to the semi's, but that hope is also contingent on Ikhlas's outcome. Will the stars align for the grey shirts this Friday? Last week Haya got beat like a rented mule in a 5-1 downpour and now conclude their regular season against Shukr. Haya previously lost to Shukr by a 3-0 score and will anticipate some vengeance this week. Team grey's defence was riddled with sloppiness but more surprising has been the poverty in the offensive department (2nd last in league). Can Haya thwart Shukr's offensive cohort?

Shukr took full advantage of a yawning net and laughingly worked on widening their goal differential. The blue shirts beat a handicapped Ihsan team by a healthy 9-2 score and clinched first place. Naeem Akhtar, Aazar Zafar and Abdu Sharkawy plus a handful of other players, to no surprise, attributed to the win. However, it's all about this week? Can Shukr ride their hot streak and finish unbeaten in ten? Haya has been 4-1-0 in their last five and might've had a bad game last week, but don't count them out. Will Shukr be able to tame Haya's hunger for the final "bye" spot?

Burning Questions?

Astonishingly Salman Syed has yet to score. Can he make it happen this week?

Player To Watch:

Shabil Ahmed is a player that will be on Haya's watch. Ahmad brings an incredible amount of hustle and scoring prowess. 

Who's Hot?

Their were a handful of players that lit the empty net, but if I had to chose one then I'd say Aazar Zafar. Zafar had a solid 4 point night and has consistently been an asset to Shukr. 

Ikhlas vs Ihsan

Ikhlas's been riding some rough terrains lately and are yearning to reclaim their winning tempo. The green shirts were defeated narrowly by Sabr and are losers of two straight. Ikhlas's back end been is sufficient, but at times vulnerable, refraining from irrational penalties would be a ginarmous benefit. Waqar Khan needs to get into his game and lead this clan heading into the playoffs. A win/tie secures a "bye" right into the finals. Indeed this will be a valuable 30 minutes for Ikhlas to seal the deal. Will the green shirts be able to halt their little losing slide?

We feel for Ihsan. The red shirts were minus many pivotal players and had no options but to entertain Shukr with no goalie. The result wasn't as what you'd expect, let's just say Shukr was on them like a dog on a bone. On deck is Ikhlas, Ihsan previously lost to Ikhlas in a 2-1 thriller and require all the legs they can to play with a vengeance. Youngsters Humza Chaudhry and Arsalan Mian will give their team 110% effort in challenging Ikhlas's backend. Can Ikhlas reorient their track before the post-season? Can Coach K put this team back on the winning map?

Burning Questions?
Which team will exit their losing auras?

Player To Watch:
Expect Humza Chaudhry to log heavy minutes. The talented young forward is tied in first on his team's stats.

Who's Hot?
Farrukh Khan is getting it done. Despite his team falling short, Khan seized a 2 point night and will need to heighten his game versus Ihsan.

Emaan vs Sabr

GM Yousuf Soliman's squad took advantage of Haya's abbreviated roster and sent the grey shirts for a heck of a roller coaster ride. The credible 5-1 win plants Emaan in a three game unbeaten streak with Sabr awaiting for a rematch. Abdul-Rahman Buttar, Yousuf Soliman and Osama Soliman were packing up points like it's no one's business while bored netminder Sadiq Rehman refused a mere nine shots last week. Sabr may be deprived in many areas but their forwards can hustle and will give Emaan a run for their money. Will Sabr's defence be able to subdue Ahmad Hathout and company?

Despite being beaten by every team at least once, Sabr finally turned a new leaf and managed to stave off Ikhlas in a 3-2 upset win. Have the offensive floodgates opened for Sabr? We're all aware the Ahmad Hathout has been the posterboy for the teele shirts but Saqib Khokhar and Hanif Kasuji need to continue their supporting roles for a better fate against Emaan. Can brothers Farhan and Kamran Siddiqui neutralize the speed of the Soliman's? A win for Sabr makes a huge impact morally but hardly dents the standings. Will a big win over Emaan resonate to a bigger picture for Sabr?

Burning Questions?
Is Sabr the real deal? 

Player To Watch:
Ever since his acquisition, the speedy Tariq Hathout has been a welcoming addition to the tribe. 

Who's Hot?

Abdur-Rahman Buttar continues his offensive plague against rival teams. The young gaffer picked up a 3 point night last week.