After concluding to a scoreless draw, the Purple Platoons take their unbeaten-in-two streak against the hottest team in tier two, Haya. GM Fahad Malik and his feisty clan have high aspirations of cooling Haya's sizzling record and will entertain their chances by utilizing Naeem Akhtar and Huzaifa Manjara. Like I said last week, purple is gritty and more annoying than those candy crush invites you get, but their persistent forechecking has been their forte. Rizwan Ali seems cool and collected, Shabil Ahmed has also been a decent shareholder upfront; but do these guys possess the kahoonas in beating Haya? There's no doubt the purple's anatomy will give a Haya a run for their money! This will be a solid reality check for the purple shirts. Will Zuhd get the job done?
The guys on Haya are full of animation, and quite honestly, why shouldn't they be? A fortified three game win streak where they've clearly monopolized in every department. Last game Haya made a feast out of Ridha and it seems Khalid Bhatti's highlight reel goal was the talk of the town. "Khalid "Jaromir Jagr" Bhatti showed that he still has it with what could very well end up being the goal of the year," complimented teammate Waseem Bangash. The only issue that makes me cringe is if Haya can tame Zuhd's speed? Conversely, the Misty Marauders are full of finishers so it should be interesting to envision how Zuhd's defence will handle the grey shirt's offensive assailment. Can Coach K's clan extend their win streak to four?
Player To Watch:
Shabil Ahmed has been instrumental for the Purple Platoons and has already carved out a hearty 3 points.
Who's Hot?
Khalid Bhatti is the guy with the hot hands. Known for his "moving" goals, the timeless Bhatti refuses to age and continues his veteran prowess.
Burning Questions?
Is there anything yielding Haya's hot streak?
Ikhlas vs Yaqeen
Despite the looonnnngggg gap from their last game, the Green Machine look to snowball their winning streak to three games while the Winter Warriors anticipate to play spoilers. Ikhlas had a robust showing in their last game and proved that the green shirts are here for good. "A gritty team effort to come from behind and steal a win," were the sentiments from stud defenceman Wajahat Khan. Atif Mian, Azim Siddique and Wakaas Khan will initiate the deed and try to make life miserable for Yaqeen netminder Saboor Mian. How will Ikhlas reply to Yaqeen's speedy forwards? Will Zuhair Fancy and Farrukh Khan be enough of a barricade for Khalid Mufti? Who may I say is perched amongst the best goalies stats in tier two. GM Amir Multani's camp will need to exert to the fullest cause Yaqeen is still licking their chops in searching for their first win.
Yaqeen has been over many speed bumps and let's admit it, it hasn't been a joyous ride. However, last game's 6-3 loss to Haya displayed many positives that'll hopefully radiate into this Friday's tilt. Yaqeen was firing from all cylinders last game and outplayed the grey shirts in the second half. Unfortunately the deficit was to deep to excavate out of, hence retreating with another loss. Taqi Ahmad, Qamar Mian and Abdul Aziz Rasoul will have to step it up and put a wrench in Ikhlas's winning streak. Conversely, Saboor Mian has gotta be better than what he's broadcasted in the past. "We gotta block more shots," said GM Abbas Amarshi subsequent to Yaqeen's second loss. The Winter Warriors are locked with Ridha in last place and desperately need points to get into the playoff picture. When will the bleeding stop for the Yaqeen camp?
Player To Watch:
Despite the loss, Taqi Ahmed was on fire and got his team on the board by crafting 3 points.
Who's Hot?
Atif Mian has got two goals in his last game and has been a force for Ikhlas.
Burning Questions?
Will Yaqeen be able to resurrect themselves in the standings?
Shukr vs Ridha
The Blue Crew played a hearty game and definitely maintained their posture as Shukr settled in a scoreless draw versus Zuhd. "We knew we had to come out stronger and not let them do what they did to us last game," said GM Ahmad Ibrahim. Shukr's running game has paid dividends and has segregated themselves from the basement dwellers by a firm three points. It's somewhat valid to say that Shukr has a handcuff on the last playoff, but alternately if they preserve this performance then kismet is merely a blink away. Many of us have already forecasted that Shukr will ultimately lay down a "Hulk Smash" all over Ridha, cause you know, everyone's doing it. Will the blue shirts be able to realign to their winning ways?
"In need of massive improvement," spoke a disappointed GM Zaid Mahmood when asked about his team's 5-1 loss to Haya. Broken things need fixing but there're several facets of the Orangemen that need a full replacement. While the word "transactions" is obviously being tossed around the Ridha headquarters; there's questions to who's gonna go? Maybe orange will ride out another game so trading is strictly contingent on what transpires with Shukr this week. Netminder Sadiq Rehman can be beat, it's a matter of the Orangemen mustering out as many shots plausible. Nadeem Qureshi, Imran Lakhanpal and Farooq Sani will need to alleviate their game to the next level and get this team creeping up the standings very soon. Can Ridha pull off a win against Shukr?
Player To Watch:
Faheem Kotwal stills packs a punch and will need to lend his ambidextrous expertise to his squad.
Who's Hot?
Once again it's Mohamad Hamoud, or perhaps the only one who can churn out goals faster than a speeding ticket on Shukr.
Burning Questions?
Is Ridha the real deal?
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