KUWAIT CITY, Dec 14: Kuwait aims to extend its winning streak in the Zain Premier League as it faces Al-Jahra at Mohammed Al-Hamad Stadium in the tenth round. Simultaneously, Kazma takes on Al-Nasr at the Friendship and Peace Stadium at 6:45 pm with the round concluding tomorrow. Al-Salmiya and Al-Arabi clash in a singular showdown at Thamer Stadium at 5:25 pm.

In the initial match, Kuwait (20 points) seeks redemption from its AFC Cup group stage exit and strives to maintain its league lead alongside Al-Arabi. Coach Nabil Maaloul eyes a second consecutive victory after a 2-1 win over Al-Arabi in the last round.

"Al-Abyad" aims to replicate its previous triumph over Al-Jahra (last place with two points), having defeated them 3-1 in the first division, while the "Sons of the Red Palace" seek their first league victory.

In the second encounter, Kazma (13 points) looks to rejuvenate confidence following a significant defeat by Al-Arabi in the last round (4-0). Al-Nasr (13 points) also seeks redemption after a recent loss to Kuwait and aims to return to the path of victories.

An anticipated summit waits as Al-Arabi (20 points) shares Kuwait's goal of compensating for their AFC Cup exit and maintaining positive results. "Al-Akhdar" aims to repeat its victory over Al-Salmiya after a 3-2 win in the league's first division.

Coach Darko Nestorovic relies on his players' high morale after Kazma's defeat in the last round and a "moral" victory over the Lebanese star with a 2-1 score at the end of his Asian career.

On the flip side, Al-Salmiya (14 points) enters the match with multiple objectives: returning to the winning path, breaking the series of draws in the league, and seeking compensation for an early exit from the Crown Prince Cup following a 2-0 loss to Burgan in the preliminary round.

Hassan Musa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff