Players challenging for the ball.

KUWAIT CITY, May 3: The second round of the Premier Volleyball League’s Golden Square will take place today at the Volleyball Association Hall in Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex. Al-Arabi is set to face Burgan at 5:00 pm, followed by a showdown between Kuwait Club and Kazma at 7:00 pm.

In the opening round, Kuwait Club defeated Kazma 3-1 (25-18, 25-19, 23-25, 25-22), while Al-Arabi overpowered Burgan in straight sets 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-19).

The Golden Square is being played under a best-of-three playoff format. Teams must win two matches to advance to the championship final, which will also follow the same format. In the event of a 1-1 tie, a decisive third match will be held on May 6.

Historically, Qadsia leads the title count with 23 championships, followed by Kazma with 15, Kuwait Club with 14, Al-Arabi with 4, and Al-Jahra with one title.

In the First Division Volleyball League, the second round of the second division also kicks off today. Al-Nasr will take on Al-Tadamon at 5:30 pm in Al-Tadamon's hall, while Al-Yarmouk will clash with Al-Sahel at 6:30 pm in Abu Halifa.

By Khaled Al-Enezi

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff