Spring Previews - Week Two - February 19th

Ihsan vs Ikhlas

Ihsan swings into action as they cascade onto the arena with Ikhlas. GM Fuzail Thakur and his band of merry men look to snatch their first win while trying to put a dent into Ikhlas's winning ambitions. Ahmad Hathout and Nadeem Faqiri will plug in the holes for offence while Salman Khalid gets service from Mohammad Hamoud in the backend. However, after their first line, offence for Ihsan appears watery. Many players will have to rise to the occasion and provide a touch of their own if this team wants to be a part of that winning conversation. Will Ihsan be able to strike a winning chord?

Ikhlas had a trembling game versus Haya last week. It's perplexing, cause Yusuf Kapoor just reeled off a solid winter season but unfortunately allowed a confounding 3 goals on 3 shots. First game jitters? Not only were the critics scratching their heads in disorientation but many remain to see that headlined "potent" offence strike. GM Naveed Mohammad strolls back to the drawing board and realigns his team's direction. Arif Bijabhai and the youngsters upfront have gotta get the kicks going or else a soggy fate awaits them. Will Ikhlas be able to rebound from their gruesome season opener? 

Burning Questions?

Will Ihsan's defence be able to sustain Ikhlas's alarming forwards?

Who's Hot?

Abdur-Rahman Buttar got the lone goal for his team.

Player to Watch:
He's a one man wrecking machine and was an instrumental factor to winning the championships last season. Watch out for Ahmed Hathout.

Sabr vs Emaan

Sabr suffered a frustrating loss versus Shukr last week. The 3-1 defeat was a back-and-forth battle where the teele shirts had the momentum swaying with them at times, but were muted by two quick goals by Shukr. Despite the loss, GM Salman Alvi's squad exhibited some promise and now head for another litmus test with a top notch team in Emaan. Sabr's defence must shutdown Emaan's first line which boasts some solid tier one components. The Soliman's have yet to strike and missing Hany Soliman last game put a dent in the Sabr's aspirations. Can this group make it happen against Emaan's dubious defence?

Emaan plays their first game and flexes it's muscles on the offensive department. Battered with an array of gents who can score and cause chaos, Emaan brandishes some solid weaponry that can put on a big hurt. GM Ibrahim Hindy, Gehad Al-Hundi and Yousuf Sowdagar are known culprits upfront. The question is; do they have the defensive capacity in thwarting pressure from the Soliman's and company? Huzaifa Manjara and Emad Hussain lead the charge defensively while veteran netminder Khalid Mufti mans the pipes. Will Emaan finish the night in the win column?

Burning Questions?
Can Sabr carve a win against Emaan?

Who's Hot?
No one yet...

Player to Watch:

Sometimes you wonder if he has ABS brakes installed in his shoes, cause he can really move out there. Keep your eyes peeled for Yousuf Sowdagar.