Shukr vs Ikhlas
What sprung as an imposing season start has slowly deflected Shukr off it's tracks. Losers of two straight, the blue shirts need to dislodge from their disheartening 6-3 loss to Emaan and target on Ikhlas, a team that's been deficient globally. Shukr's getting the most mileage from Ali Murtaza and Luqman Arshad but are sadly missing the presence of injured d-man Sadat Malik. Many might assume that this game for Shukr will be easier than taking sweets from a baby. However, we remind you that it doesn't take much to wake up the sleeping bear in Ikhlas. Can Aazar Zafar and Saleem Malik find their game versus Ikhlas?
Every team has a bad game, but last week broadcasted Ikhlas's struggling defense and anemic offense once again. An offense that's only managed to light the lamp twice in three games and a defense that's been getting their doors busted each week. Ikhlas still has a chance to get this right as the youngsters face the veteran squad of Shukr. GM Naveed Mohammad's unit is sorely missing Junaid Mohammad's attendance and is yearning for a realignment or even a facelift? Goaltender Yusuf Kapoor has endured a lot of defensive turmoil each game and has been left abandoned only to take the brunt. Can Ikhlas rebound against Shukr? Will the green shirts be able to run down their opponents?
Burning Questions?
Will Ikhlas be able to get their first win?
Who's Hot?
Luqman Arshad has been an immense aid to his team, both defensively and offensively. Last week his efforts shouted volumes with a huge 2 point night.
Player To Watch:
Goaltender Yusuf Kapoor has seen it all and can hope to heal despite a 7-1 whipping last week.
Emaan vs Sabr
With the way things are flowing with Emaan, I think it's safe to say that their offensive chemistry has been nothing but organic. Emaan's top line has been ridiculously ablaze while their defense is guarding well. GM Ibrahim Hindy and the gents beat Shukr in a 6-3 tilt and now face Sabr, a team they've had a close brush with some weeks ago. Now as much as Emaan is surging upfront, their defense has been vulnerable but hasn't crumbled yet. Both Shukr and Sabr have backfired from deficits so it is an area of onus. Can Emaan extend their winning to streak to four? Will the orange shirts defence subdue the Soliman's?
Sabr had the itch to exit the pit of the standings and they finally did it, momentarily that is. The teele shirts shadowed the opposition to the bone and generated a point off the heels of fill-in goaltender Sameer Subedar, who played like a possessed man. The Soliman brothers need to start generating things as this team continues to get afflicted with short benches. Defensemen Sajid Khan and Abdul-Wahab Mohammad will lead the squad on the back end as Sabr's defensemen are assigned the appalling task of clouding Emaan's stern first line? Will Sabr be able to abolish Emaan's sketchy defense?
Burning Questions?
Can Sabr get on the board with a big win?
Who's Hot?
Forward Sami Haque has been a delightful surprise for his team, the forward cranked a firm three point night last week.
Player To Watch:
Hany Soliman has yet to scratch the surface of the scoresheet. The canny forward will be a monstrous task for any Emaan defeseman.
Ihsan vs Haya
Despite playing with a short bench, the red shirts held their own and settled to a scoreless tie with Sabr, only to inch up the standings. Fill-in netminder Zaid Majoo pulled all the rabbits out of the hat and earned accolades for his stellar job in net. With Majoo filling in the shoes for Fraz Khan again this week, we foresee this team's effort at the same parallel as Majoo. Amir Multani, Ahmad Hathout and Nadeem Faqiri have been fruitless and will have an upward battle versus a hot Haya team. While Ihsan be able to oppose the heat of Haya? Can the red shirts paint the town red with a big win?
Haya's continues to illuminate the standings as GM Zuhair Fancy's team is riding off a solid 7-1 win over a brittle Ikhlas group. Is Haya bragging early? The navy blue shirts played Ikhlas twice and sent the kids packing, but with the convincing win over the warhorses of Shukr we realize that Haya certainly isn't sympathizing over age. Ihsan is on deck this week and you can expect goaltender Kaunain Saiyed to be on his tiptoes versus the red shirts. Haya will utilize Farrukh Khan and Farooq Sani to refrain buddy Amir Multani and company. Can Haya extend the win streak to four? Will Ihsan cool down Haya?
Burning Questions?
Zaid Majoo hasn't allowed a goal thus far. Has his time come versus Haya?
Who's Hot?
All of Haya is hot, but to be critical with three points on the night: Asim Gauhar (best dressed with the Quebec jersey), Shoaib Bhatti, Usamah Rao and Waqar Khan
Player To Watch:
Mohammed Hamoud has known to be a versatile player, but has yet to prove it this season. Can Hamoud justify to be the tentpole for this tribe?
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