Superleague Round 5: Ghaz Al-Shamal keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Ghaz Al-Shamal as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Ghaz Al-Shamal defeated bottom-ranked Al Hilla in Kirku 111-104. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Al Hilla at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Al-Quwa. Al Hilla will play next round against strong Zakho trying to get back on the winning streak. Ghaz Al-Shamal will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Nift Al-Shamal in Kirkuk.
Undefeated Al-Hashd (2-1) recorded its first loss on the court of fifth ranked Al Karkh. Visitors were edged by Al Karkh 63-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al-Hashd. Newly promoted Al Karkh maintains fifth place with 2-2 record. Al-Hashd at the other side keeps the third position with one game lost.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Baghdad: Al Shorta (#2) and ADSC (#1). ADSC was defeated at home 78-87 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of ADSC. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Shorta have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Newly promoted ADSC dropped to the second place with one game lost. Al Shorta will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. ADSC's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Baghdad to the arena Al-Quwa.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 5: winless Al-Tadamoun lost to Nift Al-Shamal on the opponent's court 104-111. Nift Al-Shamal managed to outperform Al Hilla in a home game 91-81. Winless Al-Tadamoun recorded a loss to Ghaz Al-Shamal on the road 98-94.

Al Karkh - Al-Hashd 63-61

Undefeated Al-Hashd (2-1) recorded its first loss on the court of fifth ranked Al Karkh. Visitors were edged by Al Karkh 63-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al-Hashd. Newly promoted Al Karkh maintains fifth place with 2-2 record. Al-Hashd at the other side keeps the third position with one game lost.

ADSC - Al Shorta 78-87

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Baghdad: Al Shorta (#2) and ADSC (#1). ADSC was defeated at home 78-87 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of ADSC. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Shorta have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Newly promoted ADSC dropped to the second place with one game lost. Al Shorta will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. ADSC's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Baghdad to the arena Al-Quwa.

Nift Al-Shamal - Al-Tadamoun 111-104

Rather expected game in Kirkuk where bottom-ranked Al-Tadamoun (0-5) was defeated by fourth ranked Nift Al-Shamal (4-3) 111-104 on Sunday. Nift Al-Shamal have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 4-3 record. Loser Al-Tadamoun still closes the standings with five games lost. Nift Al-Shamal will meet league's leader Ghaz Al-Shamal in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Al-Tadamoun will play against Zakho (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Ghaz Al-Shamal - Al Hilla 111-104

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Ghaz Al-Shamal as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Ghaz Al-Shamal defeated bottom-ranked Al Hilla in Kirku 111-104. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Al Hilla at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Al-Quwa. Al Hilla will play next round against strong Zakho trying to get back on the winning streak. Ghaz Al-Shamal will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Nift Al-Shamal in Kirkuk.

Nift Al-Shamal - Al Hilla 91-81

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Nift Al-Shamal's (4-3) home victory over bottom-ranked Al Hilla (0-4) 91-81 on Monday. Nift Al-Shamal have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 4-3 record. Loser Al Hilla still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Al-Quwa. Nift Al-Shamal will meet league's leader Ghaz Al-Shamal in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Al Hilla will play against Zakho (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Ghaz Al-Shamal - Al-Tadamoun 98-94

Not a big story in a game in Kirku where bottom-ranked Al-Tadamoun (0-5) was defeated by third ranked Ghaz Al-Shamal (5-2) 98-94 on Monday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Ghaz Al-Shamal keeps a position of league leader. Loser Al-Tadamoun still closes the standings with five games lost. Ghaz Al-Shamal will meet at home Nift Al-Shamal (#4) in the next round. Al-Tadamoun will play against Zakho and hopes to get finally their first victory.