Premier League Round 6: Kofer Yoba edge Al Ashrafiyah by three points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 6 in the Premier League took place in Irbid. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of bottom-ranked Al Ashrafiyah (0-6) to fifth ranked Kofer Yoba (2-4) 57-54 on Thursday evening. Kofer Yoba forced 22 Al Ashrafiyah turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by Al Ashrafiyah helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Ghazi Al-Salah (-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. American guard DeCardo Day (196-1998, college: Alabama St.) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Terrence Joyner (190-1988, college: MVSU) who recorded 14 points and 7 rebounds. Al Ashrafiyah's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Kofer Yoba moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Al Jubaiha. Al Ashrafiyah at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Kofer Yoba is looking forward to face Al Jubaiha (#4) on the road in the next round. Al Ashrafiyah will play against the league's second-placed Al Ahli and hopes to get finally their first victory.
An exciting game was played in Amman. Second ranked Al Ahli faced 4th ranked Al Jubaiha. Host Al Ahli (5-1) smashed guests from Al Jubaiha (2-4) 108-70. It was a good game for American forward Gerard Tarin (206-1996, college: Nova SE) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds. Amin Abuhawwas contributed with 32 points, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Ahmad Hammourri replied with 24 points for Al Jubaiha. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains second position with 5-1 record having just one point less than leader Orthodox. Al Jubaiha at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Kofer Yoba. Al Ahli will play against bottom-ranked Al Ashrafiyah (#6) in the next round. Al Jubaiha will play against Kofer Yoba and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Al Ahli - Al Jubaiha 108-70

An exciting game was played in Amman. Second ranked Al Ahli faced 4th ranked Al Jubaiha. Host Al Ahli (5-1) smashed guests from Al Jubaiha (2-4) 108-70. Al Ahli dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Al Jubaiha's 36. Al Ahli forced 24 Al Jubaiha turnovers and outrebounded them 44-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 35 assists comparing to just 21 passes made by Al Jubaiha's players. Al Ahli brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was a good game for American forward Gerard Tarin (206-1996, college: Nova SE) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds. The former international guard Amin Abuhawwas (190-1994, college: Mars Hill) contributed with 32 points, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Tarin is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Al Ahli players scored in double figures. Ahmad Hammourri replied with 24 points and Guyanese-American forward Kevin Mickle (201-1993, college: Ohio) added 14 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Al Jubaiha. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains second position with 5-1 record having just one point less than leader Orthodox. Al Jubaiha at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Kofer Yoba. Al Ahli will play against bottom-ranked Al Ashrafiyah (#6) in the next round. Al Jubaiha will play against Kofer Yoba and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Al Ahli: A.Abuhawwas 32+1reb+6ast, G.Tarin 26+12reb+2ast, Z.Najdawi 17+14reb+7ast, H.Mahmoud 10+6reb+1ast, D.Mohmoud 9+4reb+5ast, M.Abdeen 5+3reb+5ast
Al Jubaiha: H.Ahmad 24+3reb+2ast, K.Mickle 14+8reb+1ast, B.Mitri 10+5reb+5ast, Y.Al-Awamleh 7+4reb+1ast, A.Shmali Mohammad 6+5ast, A.Mohammad 3

Kofer Yoba - Al Ashrafiyah 57-54

The most exciting game of round 6 in the Premier League took place in Irbid. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of bottom-ranked Al Ashrafiyah (0-6) to fifth ranked Kofer Yoba (2-4) 57-54 on Thursday evening. Kofer Yoba forced 22 Al Ashrafiyah turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by Al Ashrafiyah helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Ghazi Al-Salah (-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. American guard DeCardo Day (196-1998, college: Alabama St.) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Terrence Joyner (190-1988, college: MVSU) who recorded 14 points and 7 rebounds and Ahmad Aburashed (-2002) added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Al Ashrafiyah's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Kofer Yoba moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Al Jubaiha. Al Ashrafiyah at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Kofer Yoba is looking forward to face Al Jubaiha (#4) on the road in the next round. Al Ashrafiyah will play against the league's second-placed Al Ahli and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Kofer Yoba: D.Day 17+5reb+2ast, A.Ghazi 12+13reb+1ast, A.Al-Shareeki 11+6reb+1ast, Y.Shatat 4+6reb+3ast, O.Ibrahim 3+4reb+2ast, A.Omare Ammar 2+3reb
Al Ashrafiyah: T.Joyner 14+7reb+2ast, A.Hussein Musa 11+2reb+1ast, B.Jalal Al 9+5reb+2ast, A.Ahmad 8+11reb, A.Buheiri Mohammad 6+5reb+2ast, B.Sultan 4+5reb



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