Premier League Round 4 (Second Stage): Al Riyadi defeats Al Ahli in the closest game of the week

There are only two more rounds left in the Second Stage in Premier League. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 4 in the Premier League took place in Amman. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of their biggest opponent Al Ahli (2-2) to third ranked Al Riyadi (2-2) 92-90 in the game for the second place. Al Riyadi looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Ahmad Obeid (197-1990) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 8 rebounds and the former international guard Malek Kanaan (182-1993, college: W.Valley JC) who added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward Gerard Tarin (206-1996, college: Nova SE) responded with 29 points and 9 rebounds. Al Riyadi moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Al Ahli. Al Riyadi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Amman Orthodox.
Very significant was Orthodox's (#1, 4-0) victory against 4th ranked Al Jubaiha (0-4) 104-77. The winners were led by American point guard Darrin Dorsey (188-1987, college: DWU, agency: Diamond Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!), 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and Freddy Ibrahim supported him with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Even a double-double of 16 points and 19 rebounds by Guyanese-American forward Kevin Mickle (201-1993, college: Ohio) did not help to save the game for Al Jubaiha. Al Jubaiha's coach Yousef Abu Baker gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Orthodox have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Al Jubaiha at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Orthodox's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Amman to the arena Al Riyadi.

Al Riyadi - Al Ahli 92-90

The most exciting game of round 4 in the Premier League took place in Amman. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of their biggest opponent Al Ahli (2-2) to third ranked Al Riyadi (2-2) 92-90 in the game for the second place. Al Riyadi looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Ahmad Obeid (197-1990) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 8 rebounds and the former international guard Malek Kanaan (182-1993, college: W.Valley JC) who added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward Gerard Tarin (206-1996, college: Nova SE) responded with 29 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Amin Abuhawwas (190-1994, college: Mars Hill) scored 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Al Riyadi moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Al Ahli. Al Riyadi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Amman Orthodox.
Top scorers:
Al Ahli: G.Tarin 29+9reb+3ast, A.Abuhawwas 20+7reb+5ast, M.Abdeen 17+2reb+5ast, Q.Fadi 16+7reb+8ast, D.Mohmoud 4+3reb+1ast, Z.Najdawi 2+7reb+2ast
Al Riyadi: A.Obeid 27+8reb+3ast, B.Spearman 20+4reb+3ast, M.Kanaan 13+8reb+6ast, Y.Abuwazaneh 11+12reb+3ast, S.Nader 10+2reb+2ast, M.Mutleq 6+4reb

Al Jubaiha - Orthodox 77-104

Very significant was Orthodox's (#1, 4-0) victory against 4th ranked Al Jubaiha (0-4) 104-77. Orthodox dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Al Jubaiha's 40. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists. The winners were led by American point guard Darrin Dorsey (188-1987, college: DWU, agency: Diamond Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!), 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and the former international guard Freddy Ibrahim (190-1996, college: Tampa) supported him with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Even a double-double of 16 points and 19 rebounds by Guyanese-American forward Kevin Mickle (201-1993, college: Ohio) did not help to save the game for Al Jubaiha. Ahmad Hammourri added 27 points for lost side. Four Al Jubaiha players scored in double figures. Al Jubaiha's coach Yousef Abu Baker gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Orthodox have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Al Jubaiha at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Orthodox's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Amman to the arena Al Riyadi.
Top scorers:
Al Jubaiha: H.Ahmad 27+4reb+2ast, K.Mickle 16+19reb+3ast, Y.Al-Awamleh 12+2reb+1ast, B.Mitri 11+4reb+9ast, A.Mohammad 4, A.Bostami 3+1reb
Orthodox: D.Dorsey 40+14reb+5ast, C.Al-Najdawi 26+6reb, F.Ibrahim 22+10reb+11ast, M.Hussein 6+3reb+3ast, A.Ahmad 4+3reb+5ast, A.Alhamarsheh 4+6reb+4ast



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