KUWAIT CITY, Nov 25: Al-Arabi Qatari Club secured a spot in the 26th Asian Handball Champions League Club Championship final after a hard-fought victory against Al-Kuwait Club, with a final score of 31-30. This sets the stage for a decisive showdown with Al-Khaleej Saudi Arabia, which clinched its spot by defeating Al-Qadisiyah 30-29. In a thrilling first match, Al-Arabi Qatar clinched a dramatic victory by scoring the winning goal in the last second of the game. The intense competition led to extra time after the initial period ended in a 27-27 tie. The relentless attacks from both teams ultimately allowed the Qatari side to secure the win and advance to the final.

Meanwhile, Al-Khaleej Saudi Arabia demonstrated dominance over Al-Qadisiyah in the other semi-final, controlling the majority of the match and emerging victorious with a score of 30-29. Despite Al-Qadisiyah's attempts to stage a comeback by narrowing the gap, they were unable to overturn the result. The upcoming final will see Al-Arabi Qatar facing off against Al-Khaleej Saudi Arabia the day after tomorrow, on Monday. Simultaneously, Kuwait will contend for the third-place spot against Al-Qadisiyah. Notably, in accordance with tournament regulations, the champion of this edition will secure a coveted spot in the Club World Cup as the representative of the Asian continent.