KUWAIT CITY, April 1: Kazma surged to the top of the "League of Four" relegation group standings after staging a remarkable comeback against Al-Jahra, clinching a 4-2 victory with two goals. Meanwhile, Khaitan secured a hard-fought win over Al-Shabab with a lone goal in the opening round of matches. With this triumph, Kazma propelled their tally to 23 points, while Khaitan climbed to second place with 15 points. Al-Shabab slipped to third with 14 points, while Al-Jahra maintained their position with 8 points.

The clash between Kazma and Al-Jahra was characterized by second-half excitement. Despite initially leading 2-1, Al-Jahra, led by Coach Abdullah Al-Shalahi, struggled to maintain control, ultimately succumbing to a 4-2 defeat due to lapses in concentration and organization.

For Kazma, this victory brought them closer to securing their place among the Premier teams, marking their first victories in the competition. However, Al-Jahra finds itself in a precarious position, desperately needing points in the remaining rounds to avoid relegation. Yet, this task is daunting as it relies not only on their performance but also on the faltering of Al-Shabab and Khaitan.

In the other match, Khaitan's victory was not merely a triumph on the scoreboard. It propelled them to second place, revitalizing their momentum for the upcoming clash against Kazma in the second round.

By Hassan Musa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff