Kuwait Club reclaims Zain Premier League summit with victory over Al-Arabi

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KUWAIT CITY, March 4: In the seventeenth round of the Zain Premier League, Kuwait enjoyed a triumphant 2-1 victory against Al-Arabi, reclaiming the top spot in the standings. This win served as redemption for Kuwait Club, as Al-Arabi had previously defeated it  3-0. The “White” team now leads the league with 40 points.

Defending champion Kuwait, under the guidance of Tunisian coach Nabil Maaloul, expressed satisfaction with its “well-deserved lead” and the return to their accustomed top position. On the contrary, Al-Arabi faced a setback, showing a dip in performance for the second consecutive match, following their less-than-stellar display in the Super Cup semi-finals against Kazma.

Al-Qadisiya, currently in third place, made gains in this round by returning to winning form with a narrow victory against Al-Salmiya. The gap between Al-Qadisiya and the league leader narrowed to four points, presenting an opportunity for them in the upcoming rounds.

Al-Nasr emerged as a notable gainer, securing a 2-0 victory over Al-Jahra. With this win, they regained momentum after a series of modest results, secured a spot in the “Big Six,” and occupied fourth place in the standings, capitalizing on Al-Salmiya’s defeat.

Al-Fahaheel and Kazma (20 points) faced challenges in their quest, with one of them likely entering the Four-League (relegation competition). Their task won’t be easy in the upcoming eighteenth and final round of the second division, where Al-Fahaheel faces Al-Salmiya, and Kazma confronts their Arab counterpart.

Al-Shabab (eighth with 14 points) continued to lose points, succumbing to a 1-2 defeat against Khaitan, who narrowed the gap between them to just two points. Al-Jahra, positioned at the bottom with 5 points, faces a critical situation and must secure a win against Khaitan in the next round to keep their hopes alive in the Premier League.

Hassan Musa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

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