Ikhlas vs Haya
Ikhlas embarks on another attempt in notching their first win of the season as they tussle again with Haya. The green shirts broadcasted some improved cohesiveness last game and the result was rewarding with Yusuf Kapoor blanking the opposition, and the team potting 1 point. Ikhlas is about vengeance this week. Although their season opener was about getting the feet wet, Ikhlas drowned in their own zone and couldn't buy a life jacket, hence losing in a 5-1 decision. GM Naveed Mohammad will be hopeful this week as the minors upfront try to align the stars in their favour. Will Ikhlas be able to pour cold water on the hot Haya team?
Haya arrived into their previous game as underdogs and put the sting into Shukr's diminutive roster. Shukr was beat like a rented mule leaving Haya flashing a two game winning streak leading into their tilt versus Ikhlas, a team they've owned in the past. GM Zuhair Fancy's squad was heavily suspected of a lacklustre offence, but has silenced the critics and continues to rocket to the top of the standings. This seasoned squad has been playing some stubborn hockey and most of the accolades come from their tenacious backend. Can Farooq Sani and Farrukh Khan continue shouldering the defensive fort against a determined Ikhlas?
Burning Questions?
Will Ikhlas be able to generate a win?
Who's Hot?
Azhar Kalair displayed some veteran prowess and scored a climactic goal to lead his team for an immense win.
Player To Watch:
GM Naveed Mohammad will need to pave the path for his team. The polarizing leader had his team trajecting the right direction where Ihklas's defence assisted in generating a tie game.
Shukr vs Emaan
Shukr shrugs off a filthy loss against Haya as the troops regroup versus Emaan, a team that hasn't displayed mercy on opposing backends. GM Kashif Taqiuddin and company need to neutralize Emaan's first line which has proved to be the underlying threat for some teams. Shukr hopes to field a full squad and will be hellbent in resurrecting to their winning ways with Faisal Mehboob and Saleem Malik at the forefront. Luqman Arshad and Nadeem Qureshi will have their work cut out at the blue line. Will Shukr upset GM Ibrahim Hindy and company?
If you didn't get a chance to see Emaan's first line in action last game, let's just say it was equivalent to watching weapons of mass destruction at work. Emaan shredded Ihsan to pieces as Gehad Al-Hundi, GM Ibrahim Hindy and Yousuf Sowdagar tallied up a total of 15 points. The joyride is over, here comes Shukr. Emaan will have their hands full with many versed players from the opposing team that don't have an off switch. Conversely, the orange shirt's stable defence will need to be cognizant and regulate snipers like Faisal Mehboob and Saleem Malik. Can Emaan prolong their win streak?
Burning Questions?
Will Emaan's forwards make a feast out of Shukr?
Who's Hot?
Emaan's first line, who else?
Player To Watch:
The guy with the blue helmet, Ali Murtaza. Ali scored a beauty of a goal last game and is fluent in finishing many scoring opportunities. Will he be able to get his team going this week?
Ihsan vs Sabr
The battle of the basement dwellers might not hold value for spectators but for the teams playing, it's a segway for their first win. Ihsan had a bad night last game where their defence had more holes than swiss cheese. Let's hope that the wounds have alleviated cause here comes Sabr, a team that's also roaming around for a win. GM Fuzail Thakur will hopefully anticipate full attendance and get Ahmad Hathout and Nadeem Faqiri going offensively, an area where the two have been muffled. Can Ihsan's defence handle the Soliman's? Will the red shirts be able to deflect Sabr?
Sabr is still prowling for a point. Despite valiantly clawing back from a 3-1 deficit versus Emaan, the teele shirts dropped their second consecutive game and have many perplexed. The weeks off have been absorbed and it's time to hit the reset button for GM Salman Alvi's team. With a struggling Ihsan team coming to play with them in the sandbox, only time will dictate which team can get the ball rolling. Osama Soliman, Hany Soliman and Mazhar Hussain look to frequent the scoresheet while Sajid Khan and Imdad Ali lead the defensive cohort. Can Sabr exit the bottom of the standings?
Burning Questions?
Which team will be able to exit their respective slumps?
Who's Hot?
Yousuf Soliman's work effort can't be transcended. The stalwart scored twice last game and lead the charge to a comeback.
Player To Watch:
Ahmad Hathout's offensive dexterity usually exhibits for itself. Will Hathout be able to revive his offensive touch?
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