Shukr vs Ikhlas
Shukr's big win last week over Sabr rewarded them with a tight grip on third place. The blue shirts swept their season series with Sabr in an authoritative 5-3 decision as GM Kashif Taqiuddin, Saleem Malik and Aazar Zafar led the charge for their squad. The grizzled squad are now winners of two straight and bid to maintain that winning ambience against Ikhlas. The last time these two met it was Shukr who left with grins on their faces in a 4-2 trouncing. However, with Ikhlas getting a moral boost over an empty net win, things could get a bit challenging for the blue shirts. Will Shukr be able to extend their win streak to three? Can Shukr's defense handle Ikhlas's budding squad?
Remember that black cloud hovering over Ikhlas? Well, it's gone and now it seems like sunny days are finally here, or is it really? Although the win wasn't attractive, the green shirts pelted Ihsan's open net 7 times and finally crawled out of the bottom of the standings. Ikhlas needs to use this freshly discovered momentum to outpace Shukr's seasoned clan. Humza Chaudhry and Idrees Deen played key minutes while Yusuf Kapoor thwarted away 16 shots to get the green shirts a big W. However, Ikhlas's defensive adversities persist and could be their pressure point against an experienced team like Shukr. Could team green surprise team blue?
Burning Questions?
Will Ikhlas be able to build off their recent win and edge out Shukr?
Who's Hot?
Humza Chaudhry finished off the night with a hat trick and an assist.
Player To Watch:
After nursing an injury, the towering Sadat Malik returned to his team and didn't disappoint at the blue line. His timely resurgence will be vital henceforward.
Haya vs Emaan
What goes up must come down. You kind of estimated that Haya would blow a fuse one day, unfortunately that day arrived quicker than we guessed. Waqar Khan missing, team defense miscues, GM Zuhair Fancy's team only managed to hit Khalid Mufti with a mere 9 shots only to get cornered and beaten 5-1 from Emaan. Bad news is that they'll have to confront them again this week and we're praying that fate will side with them. Players will need to step up and show some character in overthrowing the orange shirts. Could Haya avoid getting shamed by Emaan? Will Kaunain Saiyed be able to handle Emaan's firepower?
Emaan put a nasty dent on Haya's team record with Gehad Al-Hundi, Yousuf Sowdagar and the "chesire cat", Huzaifa Majara causing the majority of the damage. Even the newest acquisition, Arif Bijabhai picked up 2 assists in an enthralling 5-1 decision. The orange shirts dominated Haya and barricaded them in their own zone for a majority of the game. Will this week be as simple as hitting the repeat button for team orange? GM Ibrahim Hindy wasn't present last week and will get a chance to join in on the fun this time. Can Emaan sweep the season series against Haya?
Burning Questions?
Will Haya be able to withstand Emaan again?
Who's Hot?
Yousuf Sowdagar put up a four point night last game.
Player To Watch:
Farooq Sani has been a solid two way player that hasn't been a foreigner on the scoresheet. His speed and work ethic will be vital versus Emaan.
Sabr vs Ihsan
Sabr lost a heart breaker last week against Shukr. The teele shirts had a stellar showing with Hany Soliman, Yousuf Soliman and Mazhar Hussain getting their noses dirty, but Sabr unfortunately buckled in the final minutes of the game only to lose 5-3. In comes Ihsan. The last time these two met, it was a scoreless tilt but with Sabr recently showed some flashes of composure and determination, it'll be interesting to see how both teams react to their respective loses. Yousuf Soliman has been held scoreless in two games while Mazhar Hussain has yet to hit the twine. Can Sabr inch up the standings with a big win?
Ihsan is the only winless team in the league that's longing in finding a pulse. GM Fuzail Thakur claimed Amir Multani off waivers, and that's been a dud (so far), Ahmad Hathout has been pointless, and now Wakaas Khan joins the team in hopes of inclining this team on the standings. Ihsan biggest battle has simply been scoring, the red shirts have only 4 goals to brag about and have had their stellar scorers silenced from the score sheets. After tending some concussion issues, goaltender Fraz Khan finally returns between the pipes. The red shirts need to be at speed against Sabr's forwards. Will Ihsan finally win?
Burning Questions?
Which team will exit their corresponding slumps?
Who's Hot?
Hany Soliman has 7 points in his last 2 games.
Player To Watch:
The newly acquired Wakaas Khan will try to be the catalyst in getting his team their first win.
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