Kazma overcomes Al-Qadisiya in nail-biting encounter

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KUWAIT CITY, Feb 13: The concluding match of the inaugural round in the Handball League, held at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Complex, showcased a riveting clash between Kazma and Al-Qadisiya. The encounter, marked by relentless action from the first whistle to the final moments, proved to be the tournament’s most intense and enjoyable confrontation.

Despite Kazma, also known as the “Sons of Hawalli,” dominating the game and leading with varying margins throughout the first half, Al-Qadisiya, or the “Sons of Al-Adiliyah,” managed to level the score in the last two minutes. Kazma’s Serbian coach, Bozo Rodic, who previously coached Al-Qadisiya, orchestrated a strategic turnaround, securing the match points in favor of the “yellow” team.

Standout performances were delivered by Kazma’s Tunisian professional Anwar Ben Abdullah and goalkeepers Turki Al-Khalidi and Abdulaziz Al-Dhafiri, while Al-Qadisiya’s Montenegrin professional, Vladan Lipovina, showcased his goal-scoring prowess .

In another fixture, defending champions Al-Kuwait effortlessly defeated Al-Arabi in the league’s debut for both teams, concluding with a scoreline of 34-20. After the first round, the handball league standings shaped up as follows: Al-Fahaheel, Al-Kuwait, Khaitan, Kazma, and Al-Salmiya each secured two points, while Sulaibikhat, Burgan, Al-Qurain, and Al-Nasr earned one point each. Notably, Yarmouk, Al-Qadisiya, Al-Sahel, and Al-Arabi clubs are yet to register any points.

Shawqi Al-Abed, the assistant coach of Al-Arabi, expressed that the team faced challenges in the first half, adding more than 13 goals, and had incomplete ranks until a week ago due to injuries. He emphasized the team’s commitment to improving its performance in the upcoming weeks.

In a separate development, handball star Ahmed Mufarreh officially announced his retirement from the sport, marking the end of his illustrious career that spanned since 1996. Having represented Al-Jahra, Al-Qurain, and Kazma, as well as playing for the national team, Mufarreh leaves a lasting legacy in Kuwaiti handball.

Khaled El Anzi

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

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