Shukr vs Ihsan
Revenge is wonderful. Don't believe me, ask the Shukr clan. The blue shirts have a revolving door with offensive production, which is a beautiful thing. This week Faisal Mehboob and Rehan Lakhani stepped up their game and gave a reason for Shukr to pound their chest in a 2-1 final. GM Kashif Taqiuddin and Luqman Arshad continue to be massive supporters to the team's transition game. It's Ihsan this week and the red shirts are red hot. Shukr's conviction proves that they're the real deal and have boiled some respectable wins all season long. Can Shukr solve Zaid Majoo and company?
Ihsan played a teetering game versus Emaan last week and the result was a 4-4 tie. This match was the litmus test the red shirts needed. Netminder Zaid Majoo's entry to the squad has truly altered the outlook for Ihsan. But that isn't the only thing ticking the clock for team red. Ahmad Hathout has remained consistent with production, Nadeem Faqiri has made an impact with his offensive prowess and even Amir Multani finally managed to find the back of the net. Ihsan's defence is decent enough to carry its own weight; but are they seasoned enough to compete with Shukr?
Burning Questions?
After giving Emaan a rough time; can Ihsan beat Shukr?
Who's Hot?
Ahmed Hathout didn't light the lamp last week but definitely played pivotal minutes with a 3 assist night.
Player To Watch:
Ali Murtaza has always been an instrumental player in both zones of the rink. He'll be looked upon to get through Ihsan.
Ikhlas vs Emaan
Despite being caged in their own end last week, Ikhlas dug deep in the final minute of the game and left the arena with a big sigh of relief in a 1-1 draw. There's still a glimmer of hope that the green shirts can salvage the season and qualify for that wild card seed. Junaid Mohammad, Haris Mallick and Idrees Deen have been the pulse for this squad as all have resurrected the green shirts with their hard work and leadership. Ikhlas can give Emaan a run for their money, but the they'll need to bring their nimble legs and a lot of gatorade to get through the orange wall. Will Ikhlas be able to neutralize Emaan?
Emaan met Ihsan for their second tilt of the season and eventually discovered that these dudes weren't duds anymore. The orange shirts spent the night exchanging pleasantries but surprisingly settled in a 4-4 tie game. Every team has had difficulties trying to solve Zaid Majoo, and yet Emaan struggled again. Last week's result doesn't blemish Emaan's record but further exploits their dubious defence, which Ihsan filtered through easily. GM Ibrahim Hindy's troops might be miles ahead over Ikhlas's offence but Ikhlas's back end has a marginal upper hand. Will Emaan be able to own the green shirts?
Burning Questions?
Can Ikhlas handle the firepower of Emaan's first line?
Who's Hot?
Yousuf Sowdagar has been beast, netting 4 points in his last game.
Player To Watch:
Idles Deen's entry to Ikhlas has been a day and night feeling. He'll definitely be looked upon to notch Ikhlas their third win.
Haya vs Sabr
There's a cause for concern for Haya as the window to the post season is slowly fading away. GM Zuhair Fancy and company will be on high alert as the blue shirts face Sabr for a two game series. Haya has been victim of four consecutive losses and need to make some noise again. The blue shirts recently fell victim to Shukr and now get their staff prepared for a hellbent Sabr team. Farrukh Khan and Farooq Sani will most likely be utilized to the max as Azim Siddique leads the upfront charge. Will Haya be able to thwart off Sabr's offensive bursts?
Sabr spent most of the night in Ikhlas's zone but croaked on a last minute effort by the green shirts only to the leave the arena with a point in hand. A win would've been beneficial for GM Salman Alvi's team but something is better than nothing. The teele shirts can put Haya on their heels with a win, but that's contingent on how Sabr's troops click with one another. The weekly shortened benches haven't been able to concoct any chemistry with players. Team teele has to come out strong from the get go and need the Soliman's to light the lamp. Will Sabr be able to inch the standings?
Burning Questions?
Both teams are at the brink? Which team will come out victorious?
Who's Hot?
No one on either team.
Player To Watch:
Goaltender Kaunain Saiyed started the season off on a strong note but has softened up thus far. Will he be able to get his team out of this slump?
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