KUWAIT CITY, April 2: The Kuwait Club volleyball team moved closer to clinching the League title and securing the coveted "triple" triumph with a decisive victory over Al-Qadisiya, 25-20, 25-22, 25-21 in the first playoff match of the league final showcased their dominance. This final series is set for three matches, and the team winning two of these matches will seize the league title in its 58th edition. The intense showdown unfolded at the Volleyball Association hall in the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Complex, witnessing a stellar performance from the Chinese professional player, Liu, who played a pivotal role in securing victory for his team.

The second confrontation between the two teams is scheduled for April 8. If Al-Kuwait secures another win, it will claim the championship. However, if Al-Qadisiya emerges victorious in the second match, the teams will proceed to a playoff match on the 15th of this month.

Historically, Al-Qadisiya has clinched the championship title 23 times, followed by Kazma with 15 titles and Al-Kuwait with 14. Al-Arabi and Al-Jahra have secured the title four and once, respectively.

Musleh Al-Rashidi, Director of Volleyball at the Kuwait Club, commended the outstanding performance of the Al-Kuwait players in the first playoff final match. He emphasized the team's determination to reclaim the title they earned last year and keep it in Kaifan.

Al-Rashidi highlighted the significant support provided by the club's management to the volleyball team, attributing it to their success in securing the Super Championship and Al-Ittihad earlier in the season, with the current aim set on achieving the prestigious "Triple" triumph.

Khaled El Anzi

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff