Kuwait Club shares spoils with Al-Nasr as Kazma loses ground

25/05/2026

KUWAIT CITY, May 25: League leader Kuwait Club was forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Al-Nasr at Ali Al-Salem Stadium in Round 16 of the Zain Premier League.

The result lifted Kuwait Club’s tally to 40 points at the top of the standings, with the defending champion still unbeaten this season despite recording its fourth draw. Al-Nasr moved up to 16 points in seventh place.

Mohammad Marhoon opened the scoring for Kuwait Club in the 22nd minute before Fawaz Al-Mubailesh restored parity five minutes later. Al-Nasr missed a golden chance to snatch victory after striker Ninja failed to convert a penalty with 20 minutes remaining.

Kuwait Club coach Nebojša Jovović admitted the congested fixture schedule had taken its toll on his players following commitments in the AFC Challenge League and the Crown Prince Cup final, but stressed he would not use fatigue as an excuse.

He added that the upcoming break would allow his side to regroup ahead of Sunday’s clash with Kazma, while also praising Al-Nasr’s recent form after its unbeaten run against top teams, including draws with Qadsia and Al-Salmiya and a victory over Al-Arabi.

Al-Nasr coach Jamil Belkacem praised his players for their fighting spirit and said he was satisfied with taking a point from the league leaders.

In another encounter, Kazma suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Al-Fahaheel FC at Al-Sadaqa Walsalam Stadium.

The victory moved Al-Fahaheel up to 21 points in sixth place, significantly strengthening its hopes of securing a spot in the Championship League (Top Six), while Kazma remained second on 27 points.

Brazilian striker Vitor stole the spotlight by netting a hat trick for Al-Fahaheel, including a sensational long-range effort from midfield that caught goalkeeper Hussein Kankone off his line in what many described as one of the goals of the season.

The defeat marked Kazma’s first loss in six matches, while Al-Fahaheel celebrated its first win in seven rounds.

By Hassan Mosa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff