Kuwait Club prevails over Kazma in five-set thriller

Kuwait Club players combine to block a Kazma spike during a crucial clash.

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 3: Kuwait Club secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Kazma in the highlight fixture of the fourth round of the 2025-2026 Premier Volleyball League, following an exciting five-set battle at the Volleyball Association Hall in the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex.

In the other match of the round, Qadsia swept aside Sulaibikhat 3-0 to maintain their pursuit of the leading teams.

Kazma remained at the top of the standings with nine points, while Kuwait Club climbed to second place with seven points despite having played fewer matches. Qadsia also has seven points but occupies third place on set difference.

Sulaibikhat is fourth with one point, while Al-Arabi remains at the bottom without a point.

The Kuwait Club-Kazma encounter produced an evenly balanced contest, with both teams trading sets in a fiercely fought battle. Neither side managed to establish a clear advantage through the first four sets, forcing the match into a deciding fifth set.

The Whites proved stronger when it mattered most, raising their performance in the final set to clinch an impressive 3-2 victory.

By Khaled Al-Enezi

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff