Recap of Day 5 in Sale

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The game between third ranked Qatari Al Rayyan (1-2) and fourth ranked Egyptian Al Gezira (2-1) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Al Rayyan was defeated by Al Gezira in a tough game in Cairo 80-85. The hosts trailed by 6 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 2-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 85-80. Al Gezira moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Ettehad. Al Rayyan at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Staoueli and Al Kuwait. Al Gezira is looking forward to face league's leader Beirut Club at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Al Rayyan will have a break next round.
An interesting game for Moroccan AS Sale (3-0) which hosted in Sale 3rd placed Algerian Staoueli (1-2). Leader AS Sale had an easy win 93-56. AS Sale have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending Moroccan champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with US Monastir and Ahly Tripoli. Staoueli at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Al Rayyan and Al Kuwait. AS Sale will play against league's leader Ahly Tripoli at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Staoueli will have a break next round.
Kuwaiti Al Kuwait's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in , where they outplayed Palestinian Al-Buraig (0-4) 127-88 on Friday. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Defending Kuwaiti champion (1-2) left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with Staoueli and Al Rayyan. It was Al-Buraig's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Al-Buraig - Al Kuwait 88-127

Kuwaiti Al Kuwait's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in , where they outplayed Palestinian Al-Buraig (0-4) 127-88 on Friday. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Defending Kuwaiti champion (1-2) left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with Staoueli and Al Rayyan. It was Al-Buraig's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

AS Sale - Staoueli 93-56

An interesting game for Moroccan AS Sale (3-0) which hosted in Sale 3rd placed Algerian Staoueli (1-2). Leader AS Sale had an easy win 93-56. The game without a history. AS Sale led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. AS Sale have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending Moroccan champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with US Monastir and Ahly Tripoli. Staoueli at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Al Rayyan and Al Kuwait. AS Sale will play against league's leader Ahly Tripoli at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Staoueli will have a break next round.

Al Gezira - Al Rayyan 85-80

The game between third ranked Qatari Al Rayyan (1-2) and fourth ranked Egyptian Al Gezira (2-1) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Al Rayyan was defeated by Al Gezira in a tough game in Cairo 80-85. The hosts trailed by 6 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 2-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 85-80. Al Gezira moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Ettehad. Al Rayyan at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Staoueli and Al Kuwait. Al Gezira is looking forward to face league's leader Beirut Club at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Al Rayyan will have a break next round.