KUWAIT CITY, Nov 6: Yarmouk surged to the summit of the Zain League for the first division after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Burgan in the fifth round, while Al-Tadamon and Al-Sahel battled to a goalless draw.

Yarmouk now boast 11 points, trailing Al-Tadamon by a mere two points, with Al-Sahel occupying the third position with 6 points. Burgan sits closely behind with 5 points, while Sulaibikhat remain in the last position without any points to their name.

Goran Mankovic, the coach of Yarmouk, expressed his jubilation after the triumph over Burgan, securing three valuable points and claiming the top spot in the league. He lauded the exceptional performance of all his players during the match and their determination to deliver a performance befitting their talents.

Mankovic highlighted the distinct feature of the match, which was the unwavering fighting spirit of his team and their consistent intensity throughout both halves. He noted that the forwards effectively capitalized on the available opportunities.

He added, "Matches demand unwavering concentration, as there is no room for compensation. This was the message we conveyed to the players before the game, and it was evident through the seamless coordination and understanding among all three lines." Mankovic also mentioned that the players were given a well-deserved three-day break due to the tremendous effort they had put forth in the preceding period.