Superleague Round 7: Al Ahly lose to Al Ettehad

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Al Ahly (5-2) in Cairo on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by Al Ettehad (7-1) 100-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Al Ahly. Al Ettehad have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader which they share with defeated Al Ahly. Al Ahly at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Al Gezira.
Important game to mention about took place in Cairo. First ranked Al Gezira (5-2) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging their close opponent Al Ittisalat (6-2) 77-75 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Al Ittisalat. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Gezira maintains first place with 5-2 record, which they share with Al Ahly. Al Ittisalat at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with Heliopolis.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Cairo: Al Zamalek (#4) and Misr Insurance (#3). Al Zamalek (2-6) won against visiting Misr Insurance (2-6) 80-72. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with Somouha and Misr Insurance. Misr Insurance lost their fourth game in a row.

In the last game of round 7 Somouha lost to Sporting on the opponent's court 70-77.

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Al Ahly - Al Ettehad 85-100

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Al Ahly (5-2) in Cairo on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by Al Ettehad (7-1) 100-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Al Ahly. Al Ettehad have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader which they share with defeated Al Ahly. Al Ahly at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Al Gezira.

Al Ittisalat - Al Gezira 75-77

Important game to mention about took place in Cairo. First ranked Al Gezira (5-2) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging their close opponent Al Ittisalat (6-2) 77-75 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Al Ittisalat. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Gezira maintains first place with 5-2 record, which they share with Al Ahly. Al Ittisalat at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with Heliopolis.

Al Zamalek - Misr Insurance 80-72

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Cairo: Al Zamalek (#4) and Misr Insurance (#3). Al Zamalek (2-6) won against visiting Misr Insurance (2-6) 80-72. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with Somouha and Misr Insurance. Misr Insurance lost their fourth game in a row.

Sporting - Somouha 77-70

There was a minor upset in Alexandria where their close opponent Somouha (2-6) was defeated by third ranked Sporting (3-3) 77-70 on Thursday. Sporting moved-up to second place, which they share with Tanta and Al Shams. Loser Somouha keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with Al Zamalek and Misr Insurance.