Premier League Round 6: Al-Hala defeat Al-Ittihad

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Al-Ittihad (3-1) in Manama on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by ninth ranked Al-Hala (2-3) 93-83. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Al-Ittihad. Al-Hala moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Al-Najma. Al-Ittihad at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost. They share it with Al-Muharraq. Al-Hala is looking forward to face Nuwaidrat (#9) in Manama in the next round. Al-Ittihad's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manama to the arena Al-Ahli.
Premier League top team - Al-Ahli (5-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Sitra (2-4) 99-55. Undefeated Al-Ahli have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Sitra at the other side keeps the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Nuwaidrat. Al-Ahli's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Manama Al-Ittihad.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Bahrain Club (3-3) and Nuwaidrat (2-4), which took place in Manama. Higher ranked Bahrain Club lost to tenth ranked Nuwaidrat in a road game 63-73 on Tuesday. Nuwaidrat moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Sitra. Loser Bahrain Club dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Nuwaidrat will meet higher ranked Al-Hala (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bahrain Club will have a break next round.

In the last two games of round 6 Al-Muharraq beat Samaheej on the road 89-72. Al-Manama won against Al-Najma on its own court 97-92.

Samaheej - Al-Muharraq 72-89

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Al-Muharraq (3-1) beat bottom-ranked Samaheej (1-5) in Manama 89-72 on Tuesday. Al-Muharraq moved-up to third place, which they share with Al-Ittihad. Samaheej lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with five games lost. Al-Muharraq will meet at home Sitra (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Samaheej will have a break next round.

Nuwaidrat - Bahrain Club 73-63

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Bahrain Club (3-3) and Nuwaidrat (2-4), which took place in Manama. Higher ranked Bahrain Club lost to tenth ranked Nuwaidrat in a road game 63-73 on Tuesday. Nuwaidrat moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Sitra. Loser Bahrain Club dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Nuwaidrat will meet higher ranked Al-Hala (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bahrain Club will have a break next round.

Al-Manama - Al-Najma 97-92

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Al-Najma (2-3) lost on the road to top-ranked Al-Manama (4-0) 97-92 on Wednesday. Al-Manama have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Loser Al-Najma keeps the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Al-Hala. Al-Manama will meet Issa Town (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al-Najma will have a break next round.

Al-Ittihad - Al-Hala 83-93

The most surprising game was the first loss of Al-Ittihad (3-1) in Manama on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by ninth ranked Al-Hala (2-3) 93-83. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Al-Ittihad. Al-Hala moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Al-Najma. Al-Ittihad at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost. They share it with Al-Muharraq. Al-Hala is looking forward to face Nuwaidrat (#9) in Manama in the next round. Al-Ittihad's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manama to the arena Al-Ahli.

Sitra - Al-Ahli 55-99

Premier League top team - Al-Ahli (5-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Sitra (2-4) 99-55. Al-Ahli have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Sitra at the other side keeps the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Nuwaidrat. Al-Ahli's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Manama Al-Ittihad.