In desperate times, comes desperate measures, this was the scenario for Ihsan. The Red Army wrote another chapter to their tale after demoralizing a dazed looking Sabr team by a 5-2 score. With three games left in the regular season and a tough Emaan team anxiously awaiting; will Ihsan by able to gett'er done again? The red shirts showed some awesome energy down low and feasted off of Sabr's defensive lapses last week, causing them to explode minute after minute. Ihsan is still looking outside in, and need the help of Haya to keep team yellow tamed, provided they win.
Emaan was slipping and sliding in frustration over trying to solve Khalid Mufti last week. The Orangemen overloaded Shukr with pressure yet settled in a 1-1 tie that assisted them in maintaining their second place stature for another day. Emaan has a rematch versus the red shirts this week, where a win will earn them the bragging rights to a series sweep. The Orangemen's speed and first line has been their stomping grounds thus far, but with Ihsan's HUGE win we may witness an upset. Can Emaan stretch their unbeaten streak to four?
Player To Watch:
Known for his in-your-approach and rugged approach, Belal Hafeez will be a mission for Ihsan players to dodge.
Who's Hot?
Since most of the team was severely active, it's really too hard to pick a player on Ihsan. Let's just say team red is red hot.
Burning Questions?
Will Ihsan be able to build off their momentum and avenge their previous loss to Emaan?
Sabr vs Haya
If Sabr is serious about making the post season then they've really got to saddle up against Haya this week. Despite scoring first last game and setting off a positive atmosphere, Sabr exhibited a lacklustre defensive game and got blown away in a 5-2 drubbing. The yellow shirts are tied in the final playoff spot and have a frustrated Haya team knocking at their door. The yellow shirts must play a more cognizant and lively game in the back end, cause it killed them last game. Can Sabr upset the Misty Marauders once again?
Haya orchestrated a bullheaded first period last week and then got stampeded by Ikhlas in the second period. Honestly, despite the grey shirts lethargic performance in the second half, they had no business stealing the two points. Ikhlas choked. However, we know Haya is better than this and bad games happen from time to time. Haya will probably have everyone on deck this week to avenge their only loss to Sabr. Will Haya be able to capture a win over Sabr?
Player To Watch:
There was a lot of rant about Navaz Sheikh before the draft. Can Navaz live up to all the hype and chatter, cause he's been awfully quite thus far.
Who's Hot?
Umar Muhammad was on a rampage last game and nabbed two big points. There would've been more rewards for Mr. Muhammad last game, but let's just say he's waiting for this week.
Burning Questions?
Can Sabr push themselves north in the standings?
Shukr vs Ikhlas
The Blue Battalion is also another team that went through a heck of ordeal last week. Despite being short benched, Shukr mustered out another tie game. The blue shirts have the last place Ikhlas on hands and although they haven't been playing the best hockey lately, you just can't underestimate team green. A win for Shukr would be a welcoming addition to their record since this squad has feasted off the one point nights. Can Shukr handle Ikhlas's speed? Besides Ibrahim Hindy, who else will initiate some scoring?
It's a challenge watching Ikhlas's games. Sometimes they make the crisp passes and decent plays and you ponder that maybe it's their night. Then there are times where watching the green shirts is like watching a child carrying a bowl of cereal to the dinner table. The Green Machine were minutes away for their second win of the season when all of a sudden the wheels started falling off. Ikhlas has to do something positive this time around. Could the resurrection of Ikhlas be this week?
Player To Watch:
The towering Mohammad Hamoud has helped out in every department thinkable, besides goaltending obviously. Can Hamoud make an impact this time around for Ikhlas?
Who's Hot?
Imran Lakhanpal got an the board last week with a meaningful goal. Is there more where that came from?
Burning Questions?
This might be Ikhlas's last chance to revive themselves, depending on what transpires with the rest of the teams. Can the Green Machine cash out a victory?
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