Premier League Round 14: Al-Ittihad defeat Al-Manama

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Al-Manama (12-2) at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Al-Ittihad (9-4) 100-91. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Al-Manama. Al-Ittihad moved-up to third place, which they share with Al-Muharraq. Defending champion Al-Manama still keeps top position with two games lost. Al-Ittihad's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Manama Bahrain Club.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Al-Ahli (10-3) against fourth ranked Al-Muharraq (9-4) on Thursday night. Host Al-Ahli was defeated by Al-Muharraq in a tough game in Manama 79-84. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al-Ahli. Al-Muharraq have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Al-Ittihad. Al-Ahli at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. Al-Muharraq will play against bottom-ranked Issa Town (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al-Ahli's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manama to the arena Samaheej.
The game between fifth ranked Al-Najma (8-4) and 10th ranked Samaheej (2-12) in Manama on Wednesday ended with biggest points difference. Al-Najma outscored guests from Manama 101-50. Al-Najma have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 8-4 record. Samaheej lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 12 games lost. Al-Najma's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manama to the arena .

In the last two games of round 14 Sitra was smashed by Nuwaidrat on the road 99-57. Bahrain Club won against Issa Town on its own court 91-74.

Nuwaidrat - Sitra 99-57

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Nuwaidrat's (6-8) home victory over 9th ranked Sitra (3-10) in Manama 99-57 on Tuesday. Nuwaidrat maintains eighth position with 6-8 record. Sitra lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with ten games lost. Nuwaidrat will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sitra will play against Al-Hala (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Al-Manama - Al-Ittihad 91-100

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Al-Manama (12-2) at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Al-Ittihad (9-4) 100-91. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Al-Manama. Al-Ittihad moved-up to third place, which they share with Al-Muharraq. Defending champion Al-Manama still keeps top position with two games lost. Al-Ittihad's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Manama Bahrain Club.

Bahrain Club - Issa Town 91-74

Very expected game when 11th ranked Issa Town (1-12) lost to sixth ranked Bahrain Club (7-7) in Manama 74-91 on Wednesday. Bahrain Club maintains sixth position with 7-7 record. Issa Town lost twelfth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Bahrain Club's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manama to the arena Al-Ittihad.

Al-Najma - Samaheej 101-50

The game between fifth ranked Al-Najma (8-4) and 10th ranked Samaheej (2-12) in Manama on Wednesday ended with biggest points difference. Al-Najma outscored guests from Manama 101-50. Al-Najma have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 8-4 record. Samaheej lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 12 games lost. Al-Najma's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manama to the arena .

Al-Ahli - Al-Muharraq 79-84

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Al-Ahli (10-3) against fourth ranked Al-Muharraq (9-4) on Thursday night. Host Al-Ahli was defeated by Al-Muharraq in a tough game in Manama 79-84. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al-Ahli. Al-Muharraq have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Al-Ittihad. Al-Ahli at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. Al-Muharraq will play against bottom-ranked Issa Town (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al-Ahli's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manama to the arena Samaheej.