"No problem", I said, "you'll have your three points. I can do that for you. But in the next season, when you play al-Nawair, if you are not fighting relegation, can you return the favor? If you are struggling to stay up in the league I will not disturb you, but if you are safe..." "Sure", he smiled. "If we are still in the top league, I'll gladly return the favor". I kept my promise and on May 8th, 2009, Tishreen thrashed al-Nawair 5-1 at home and got the three points.