Superleague Round 10: Al Shurtah lose their first game against Al Nift - Feb 14, 2017
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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Al Shurtah (9-1) in Baghdad on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Al Nift (8-2) 78-71. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Al Nift have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Nift Al-Janoub. Al Shurtah at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Al Nift's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Baghdad to the arena Iraqi Airways. 11th ranked Al Suleikh (1-10) was outscored at home by third ranked Nift Al-Janoub (8-2) with the biggest margin this round 102-55. Nift Al-Janoub have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Nift. Al Suleikh at the other side keeps the eleventh position with ten games lost. Nift Al-Janoub will play against bottom-ranked Zakho (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al Suleikh's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Baghdad Al Kahraba.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: Iraqi Airways was destroyed by Al Hilla on the opponent's court 82-58. Al Karkh outscored Al-Tadamoun in a home game 128-96. Al Mina was rolled over Al Kahraba on the road 92-69.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Al Shurtah (9-1) in Baghdad on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Al Nift (8-2) 78-71. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Al Nift have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Nift Al-Janoub. Al Shurtah at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Al Nift's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Baghdad to the arena Iraqi Airways.
Rather expected game when 9th ranked Iraqi Airways (3-7) were crushed on the road by seventh ranked Al Hilla (5-5) 82-58. Newly promoted Al Hilla maintains seventh position with 5-5 record. Iraqi Airways at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the ninth place with seven games lost. Al Hilla will play against An Nasiriyah (#10) on the road in the next round. Iraqi Airways' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Baghdad Al Nift.
Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Al Karkh (6-5) smashed at home 8th ranked Al-Tadamoun (4-6) 128-96. Defending champion maintains sixth position with 6-5 record. Al-Tadamoun lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with six games lost. Al Karkh will play against higher ranked Al Mina (#5) in Basra in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Al-Tadamoun will play on the road against the league's leader Al Shurtah in Baghdad and hopes to get back on the winning track.
11th ranked Al Suleikh (1-10) was outscored at home by third ranked Nift Al-Janoub (8-2) with the biggest margin this round 102-55. Nift Al-Janoub have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Nift. Al Suleikh at the other side keeps the eleventh position with ten games lost. Nift Al-Janoub will play against bottom-ranked Zakho (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al Suleikh's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Baghdad Al Kahraba.
There was a minor upset in Baghdad where 5th ranked Al Mina (8-3) was rolled over by fifth ranked Al Kahraba (8-3) 92-69. Al Kahraba moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Al Mina. Al Kahraba's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Baghdad to the arena Al Suleikh.
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IBL Round 7 (Second Stage): Al Shurtah defeats leader Al Nift - 2 days ago
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Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Al Nift (21-3) in Baghdad on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by second ranked Al Shurtah (20-4) 88-76. It ended at the same time the 20-game winning streak of Al Nift. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Al Shurtah have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second pla... [read more]
Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Al Nift (21-3) in Baghdad on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by second ranked Al Shurtah (20-4) 88-76. It ended at the same time the 20-game winning streak of Al Nift. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Al Shurtah have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 20-4 record having just eighteen point less than leader Al Nift. Defending champion Al Nift still keeps top position with three games lost. Al Shurtah are looking forward to face Al Karkh (#5) at home in the next round. Al Nift's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Baghdad Al Kahraba. Important game to mention about took place in Basra. Fourth ranked Nift Al-Janoub (13-11) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging 3rd placed Al Kahraba (17-6) 84-83 on Tuesday evening. Nift Al-Janoub maintains fourth place with 13-11 record. Al Kahraba at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. Nift Al-Janoub will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Al Kahraba's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Baghdad to the arena Al Nift.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Al Nift (21-3) in Baghdad on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by second ranked Al Shurtah (20-4) 88-76. It ended at the same time the 20-game winning streak of Al Nift. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Al Shurtah have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 20-4 record having just eighteen point less than leader Al Nift. Defending champion Al Nift still keeps top position with three games lost. Al Shurtah are looking forward to face Al Karkh (#5) at home in the next round. Al Nift's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Baghdad Al Kahraba.
Important game to mention about took place in Basra. Fourth ranked Nift Al-Janoub (13-11) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging 3rd placed Al Kahraba (17-6) 84-83 on Tuesday evening. Nift Al-Janoub maintains fourth place with 13-11 record. Al Kahraba at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. Nift Al-Janoub will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Al Kahraba's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Baghdad to the arena Al Nift.
IBL Round 6 (Second Stage): Al Shurtah defeats Nift Al-Janoub in the game between Top 4 teams - 5 days ago
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What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
An interesting game for Al Shurtah (19-4) which played road game in Basra against 4th ranked Nift Al-Janoub (12-11). Second ranked Al Shurtah had an easy win 82-66. Al Shurtah have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 19-4 record having just sixteen point less than leader Al Nift. Nift Al-Janoub lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place wi... [read more]
What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
An interesting game for Al Shurtah (19-4) which played road game in Basra against 4th ranked Nift Al-Janoub (12-11). Second ranked Al Shurtah had an easy win 82-66. Al Shurtah have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 19-4 record having just sixteen point less than leader Al Nift. Nift Al-Janoub lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Al Karkh. IBL top team - Al Nift (21-2) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Al Karkh (12-11) 124-115. Al Nift have an impressive 20-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 21-2 record. Al Karkh at the other side dropped to the fourth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Nift Al-Janoub.
IBL top team - Al Nift (21-2) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Al Karkh (12-11) 124-115. Al Nift have an impressive 20-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 21-2 record. Al Karkh at the other side dropped to the fourth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Nift Al-Janoub.
An interesting game for Al Shurtah (19-4) which played road game in Basra against 4th ranked Nift Al-Janoub (12-11). Second ranked Al Shurtah had an easy win 82-66. Al Shurtah have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 19-4 record having just sixteen point less than leader Al Nift. Nift Al-Janoub lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Al Karkh.
IBL Round 5 (Second Stage): Al Karkh beats Nift Al-Janoub by three after a very close game - 9 days ago
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There will be only one (last) round of the Second Stage in IBL. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The most exciting game of round 5 in the IBL took place in Basra. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 4th placed Nift Al-Janoub (12-10) to fifth ranked Al Karkh (12-10) 84-81 in the game for the fourth place. Al Karkh moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Nift Al-Janoub. Al Karkh is looking forward to face league's leader Al Nift in B... [read more]
There will be only one (last) round of the Second Stage in IBL. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The most exciting game of round 5 in the IBL took place in Basra. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 4th placed Nift Al-Janoub (12-10) to fifth ranked Al Karkh (12-10) 84-81 in the game for the fourth place. Al Karkh moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Nift Al-Janoub. Al Karkh is looking forward to face league's leader Al Nift in Baghdad in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nift Al-Janoub will play at home against the league's second-placed Al Shurtah and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Baghdad: Al Shurtah (#3) and Al Kahraba (#2). Al Shurtah (18-4) won against visiting Al Kahraba (17-5) 94-89. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Al Shurtah moved-up to second place. Al Kahraba at the other side dropped to the third position with five games lost. Al Shurtah will play against Nift Al-Janoub (#4) in Basra in the next round. Al Kahraba will have a break next round.
The most exciting game of round 5 in the IBL took place in Basra. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 4th placed Nift Al-Janoub (12-10) to fifth ranked Al Karkh (12-10) 84-81 in the game for the fourth place. Al Karkh moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Nift Al-Janoub. Al Karkh is looking forward to face league's leader Al Nift in Baghdad in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nift Al-Janoub will play at home against the league's second-placed Al Shurtah and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Baghdad: Al Shurtah (#3) and Al Kahraba (#2). Al Shurtah (18-4) won against visiting Al Kahraba (17-5) 94-89. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Al Shurtah moved-up to second place. Al Kahraba at the other side dropped to the third position with five games lost. Al Shurtah will play against Nift Al-Janoub (#4) in Basra in the next round. Al Kahraba will have a break next round.
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