De Spinghar Bazan's semifinal hopes are riding on the outcome of today's match. With a win or a tie versus De Maiwand Atalan they will secure a semifinal spot. They can also sneak in with a loss against the boys from the south, as long as the final difference is no greater than one goal. The challenge is in front of De Spinghar Bazan and they are in control of their own destiny. Simply put, win and they are in. 
De Maiwand Atalan is riding high, boasting an undefeated record after posting impressive wins against top teams from last year: 2012 RAPL champion Toofan Harirod and the runner up from the last two seasons, Simorgh Alborz.
Today's match features one of RAPL's top goal scorer's, De Maiwand Atalan's Ahmad Kahild Irfan, who has connected three times so far this year. RAPL superstar and De Spinghar Bazan captain Rafi Barakzai, who has been double teamed all season, will look to score his first goal of the season today and lead his team to a win.