Friday 22 November 2019

Fall Season - Week Ten - November 22nd

Arif Khan and the I-slam Media Crew take a look back at Week 9 and the implications for the playoff race, listen here.

8:00 PM Yaqeen (5-2-2) vs Ihsan (2-5-2)

Yaqeen
Ihsan
Overall Rank
2nd
7th
Division Rank
1st in Medina
4th in Medina
Week 9 Results
3-0 shutout over Sabr
3-1 loss to Ridha
Week 3 Results: Score
1
0
Week 3 Results: PIMs
0
8
Week 3 DNPS
Saajid Bhayat
Samad Hamidi
Weesam Issawi
Ammal Esmatyar
Week 3 Three Stars
see here
1st: Abdur-Rahim Manjra
3
rd: Zak Bandisha
2nd: Dawood Ciombar
Context
Yaqeen is coming off a huge win last week by clinching 1st in the Medina Division. Now this week the team can help Manjra claim the scoring title and Bandisha the GAA award. Also Yaqeen can finish 1st overall in the league helping boost Mian’s case for the GM award. 
Last week’s lost to Ridha was a huge blow to Ihsan’s playoff chances. However they are still in it mathematically and now is not the time to be hanging your head and waiving the white flag.


9:00 PM Ridha (3-4-2) vs Sabr (3-2-4)

Ridha
Sabr
Overall Rank
5th
4th
Division Rank
3rd in Medina
2nd in Medina
Week 9 Results
Huge 3-1 win over Ihsan
Shutout 3-0 vs Yaqeen
Week 3 Results: Score
2
2
Week 3 Results: PIMs
4
2
Week 3 DNPS
Talib Contractor
Firasath Ali
Week 3 Three Stars
see here
2nd: Ahmad Mobin
3
rd: Fahad Mohammed
1st: Zubair Wahid
Context
Ridha has turned their season around. Baring a colossal collapse they will be heading into the post-season and matching up against Sabr. Ridha easily the hottest team heading into the playoffs need to use this game to continue to generate momentum and send a message to Sabr on how difficult their lives will be next week.
Sabr was supposed to be the chosen one to win the Medina Division. They have been on a downward spiral and the numbers reflect that. In fact if they lose this week Ridha will leap-frog them in the standings and Sabr will finish 5th overall in the standings. This is not where we had them projected, so they would be best to use this game to try to rediscover their form from earlier this season


10:00 PM Ikhlas (3-5-1) vs Haya (6-1-2)

Ikhlas
Haya
Overall Rank
6th
1st
Division Rank
3rd in Mecca
1st in Mecca
Week 9 Results
Shutout by Emaan 4-0
Shutout Taqwa 1-0
Week 3 Results: Score
2
2
Week 3 Results: PIMs
8
6
Week 3 DNPS
Zulqarnain Imtiaz
Ibrahim Khan
None
Week 3 Three Stars
see here
2nd: Mazhar Hussain
1st: Luqman Arshad
3
rd: Mohammed Qureshi
Context
Ikhlas is trending in the wrong way heading into the playoffs. Loser of 5 straight games, Ikhlas needs a good showing this week to build confidence for next week’s playoff matchup versus Emaan
Haya has locked up first in their division and now are looking to help team-mates achieve individual awards. Imran Alvi is currently slated to win the Lowest GAA award and Haya can help strengthen Arshad’s case for GM of the season by finishing first overall.


11:00 PM Taqwa (2-7-0) vs Emaan (5-3-1)


Taqwa
Emaan
Overall Rank
8th
3rd
Division Rank
4th in Mecca
2nd in Mecca
Week 9 Results
Loss to Haya in 1-0 in a heartbreaker
Impressive 4-0 win over Ikhlas
Week 3 Results: Score
2
6
Week 3 Results: PIMs
2
6
Week 3 DNPS
Sahil Mohammad
Azim Siddique
Ibrahim Hindy
Week 3 Three Stars
see here

1st: Mohamed Kazi
2
nd: Yusuf Ingar
3
rd: Arif Khan
Context
Taqwa will not be heading into the playoffs. Those that are not planning to show up are missing an opportunity to showcase their skills going into next season.  Also the team has represented themselves well down the stretch with their effort and should want to see it through to the end.
Emaan will be looking to help Yusuf Ingar or ArifKhan win the Points Title. As well Emaan will try to Arif Khan bring home the goal-scoring crown. Lastly, their goaltender Samad has a chance at winning the Lowest GAA award. 

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