03 December 2010
EGYPT : Superleague Round 8: Al Ittihad defeats Shorta-Police in the closest game of the week
Al Ittihad managed to secure only two-point victory 81-79 over Shorta Police. But their fans expected easier game. Al Ittihad (8-0) has a solid series of four victories in a row. They stay at first position in group A. Shorta-Police who is 3-6 is currently in fourth place as they suffered their sixth loss. Al Ittihad is looking forward to face league's second-placed Zamalek in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Shorta-Police will play against Sporting and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Very significant was Zamalek's (#2) 16-point home victory against one of their biggest challengers Gasco in group A 78-62. Zamalek (6-2) has a solid series of four victories in a row comparing to three consecutive losses by Gasco. Despite the win Zamalek (6-2) stay at second position in group A having just two points less than leader Al Ittihad. Gasco who is 4-4 is currently in third place. Zamalek's will play against league's leader Al Ittihad in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Gasco will play against Al Dhan and hope to get back on the winning track.
Second-ranked Somouha had no problems on the court of Shams (#6). Somouha (5-3) outscored Shams (2-6) with a record 37 points 100-63. Despite the victory Somouha stay at second position in group B having just four points less than leader Ahly. Shams who is 2-6 is currently in sixth place as they suffered their sixth loss. Somouha will meet Geish Army (#4) in the next round. Shams will play against Al-Intaj and hope to secure a win.
League top team - Ahly (7-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat fifth ranked Al-Intaj 78-61. Ahly stay at first position in group B. Al-Intaj who is 3-5 is currently in fourth place as they suffered their fifth loss. Ahly's opponent will be Gezira (#3) in the next round. Al-Intaj will play against Shams.
In the last two games of round 8
In Group A Sporting destroyed Al Dhan on the opponent's court 90-84.
In Group B Gezira outscored Geish Army in a home game 81-44.
Group A
Al Ittihad - Shorta-Police 81-79
Al Ittihad managed to secure only two-point victory 81-79. But their fans expected easier game. Al Ittihad (8-0) has a solid series of four victories in a row. They stay at first position in group A. Shorta-Police who is 3-6 is currently in fourth place as they suffered their sixth loss. Al Ittihad is looking forward to face league's second-placed Zamalek in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Shorta-Police will play against Sporting and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Zamalek - Gasco 78-62
Very significant was Zamalek's (#2) 16-point home victory against one of their biggest challengers Gasco in group A 78-62. Zamalek (6-2) has a solid series of four victories in a row comparing to three consecutive losses by Gasco. Despite the win Zamalek (6-2) stay at second position in group A having just two points less than leader Al Ittihad. Gasco who is 4-4 is currently in third place. Zamalek's will play against league's leader Al Ittihad in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Gasco will play against Al Dhan and hope to get back on the winning track.
Al Dhan - Sporting 84-90
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Al Dhan's (1-7) home loss to fifth ranked Sporting (2-5) 84-90. Despite the victory Sporting stay at fifth position in group A. Al Dhan who is 1-7 is currently in sixth place as they suffered their seventh loss. Sporting is looking forward to face higher ranked Shorta-Police (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Al Dhan will play against Gasco and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Group B
Ahly - Al-Intaj 78-61
League top team - Ahly (7-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat fifth ranked Al-Intaj 78-61. Ahly (7-1) has a solid series of four victories in a row. Ahly stay at first position in group B. Al-Intaj who is 3-5 is currently in fourth place as they suffered their fifth loss. Ahly's opponent will be Gezira (#3) in the next round. Al-Intaj will play against Shams.
Shams - Somouha 63-100
Second-ranked Somouha had no problems on the court of Shams (#6). Somouha (5-3) outscored Shams (2-6) with a record 37 points 100-63. Despite the victory Somouha stay at second position in group B having just four points less than leader Ahly. Shams who is 2-6 is currently in sixth place as they suffered their sixth loss. Somouha will meet Geish Army (#4) in the next round. Shams will play against Al-Intaj and hope to secure a win.
Gezira - Geish Army 81-44
Rather predictable result when third ranked Gezira (4-4) smashed 5th ranked Geish Army (3-5) 81-44. Despite the victory Gezira stay at third position in group B having just six points less than leader Ahly. Geish Army who is 3-5 is currently in fourth place as they suffered their fifth loss. Gezira is looking forward to face league's leader Ahly in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Geish Army will play against the league's second-placed Somouha and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
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Very significant was Zamalek's (#2) 16-point home victory against one of their biggest challengers Gasco in group A 78-62. Zamalek (6-2) has a solid series of four victories in a row comparing to three consecutive losses by Gasco. Despite the win Zamalek (6-2) stay at second position in group A having just two points less than leader Al Ittihad. Gasco who is 4-4 is currently in third place. Zamalek's will play against league's leader Al Ittihad in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Gasco will play against Al Dhan and hope to get back on the winning track.
Second-ranked Somouha had no problems on the court of Shams (#6). Somouha (5-3) outscored Shams (2-6) with a record 37 points 100-63. Despite the victory Somouha stay at second position in group B having just four points less than leader Ahly. Shams who is 2-6 is currently in sixth place as they suffered their sixth loss. Somouha will meet Geish Army (#4) in the next round. Shams will play against Al-Intaj and hope to secure a win.
League top team - Ahly (7-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat fifth ranked Al-Intaj 78-61. Ahly stay at first position in group B. Al-Intaj who is 3-5 is currently in fourth place as they suffered their fifth loss. Ahly's opponent will be Gezira (#3) in the next round. Al-Intaj will play against Shams.
In the last two games of round 8
In Group A Sporting destroyed Al Dhan on the opponent's court 90-84.
In Group B Gezira outscored Geish Army in a home game 81-44.
Group A
Al Ittihad - Shorta-Police 81-79
Al Ittihad managed to secure only two-point victory 81-79. But their fans expected easier game. Al Ittihad (8-0) has a solid series of four victories in a row. They stay at first position in group A. Shorta-Police who is 3-6 is currently in fourth place as they suffered their sixth loss. Al Ittihad is looking forward to face league's second-placed Zamalek in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Shorta-Police will play against Sporting and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Zamalek - Gasco 78-62
Very significant was Zamalek's (#2) 16-point home victory against one of their biggest challengers Gasco in group A 78-62. Zamalek (6-2) has a solid series of four victories in a row comparing to three consecutive losses by Gasco. Despite the win Zamalek (6-2) stay at second position in group A having just two points less than leader Al Ittihad. Gasco who is 4-4 is currently in third place. Zamalek's will play against league's leader Al Ittihad in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Gasco will play against Al Dhan and hope to get back on the winning track.
Al Dhan - Sporting 84-90
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Al Dhan's (1-7) home loss to fifth ranked Sporting (2-5) 84-90. Despite the victory Sporting stay at fifth position in group A. Al Dhan who is 1-7 is currently in sixth place as they suffered their seventh loss. Sporting is looking forward to face higher ranked Shorta-Police (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Al Dhan will play against Gasco and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Group B
Ahly - Al-Intaj 78-61
League top team - Ahly (7-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat fifth ranked Al-Intaj 78-61. Ahly (7-1) has a solid series of four victories in a row. Ahly stay at first position in group B. Al-Intaj who is 3-5 is currently in fourth place as they suffered their fifth loss. Ahly's opponent will be Gezira (#3) in the next round. Al-Intaj will play against Shams.
Shams - Somouha 63-100
Second-ranked Somouha had no problems on the court of Shams (#6). Somouha (5-3) outscored Shams (2-6) with a record 37 points 100-63. Despite the victory Somouha stay at second position in group B having just four points less than leader Ahly. Shams who is 2-6 is currently in sixth place as they suffered their sixth loss. Somouha will meet Geish Army (#4) in the next round. Shams will play against Al-Intaj and hope to secure a win.
Gezira - Geish Army 81-44
Rather predictable result when third ranked Gezira (4-4) smashed 5th ranked Geish Army (3-5) 81-44. Despite the victory Gezira stay at third position in group B having just six points less than leader Ahly. Geish Army who is 3-5 is currently in fourth place as they suffered their fifth loss. Gezira is looking forward to face league's leader Ahly in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Geish Army will play against the league's second-placed Somouha and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
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