Emaan vs. Taqwa
11PM
We've reached what I call the Tier-1 split, where two teams sit out with a bye week. It might seem inconsequential but it always skews the standings where teams end up ahead on points but with fewer games in hand.
And so the intensity turns up a notch. Taqwa appeared to be walking away with a win last week, or at least a tie, only to see it dissipate with 40 seconds left after a point shot from Dilawar Alvi handed them a 4-3 loss.
Emaan completely outplayed, out-shot and out-chanced Sabr only to end up on a losing end of a 2-1 game. The inability to convert on chances and perhaps a weak goal surrendered by their goaltender was all the difference in the match
This game might be just what Emaan needs to get on track. Taqwa has a terrible time keeping up with Emaan's fast paced and crash and bang style of hockey. Taqwa's skilled players prefer to slow the game down and to create their high skill opportunities.
But Taqwa, who clearly have done the most to up the talent on their club, have swung a late Thursday night trade to move veteran Junaid Mohammad for Ihsan speedster Erfan Bhanapatel. Their talent pools keeps building but eventually Taqwa will need to show what's on paper on the floor.
Player to Watch: Hisham Ali has stood out on Emaan as one of the few guys converting on his offensive chances. He'll need to keep scoring until the other shooters on his squad decide to join him.
Who's Hot: Shaukat Khan has points in all his games and 6 altogether this season.
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