Kazma Overcomes Al-Jahra Hurdle in Zain Premier League

Abdulaziz Jasem

Kuwait SC rose to second place after defeating Al-Jahra 1-0, with the goal scored by Bader Tariq in the match played today at the Al-Tadamun Stadium as part of the fifth round of the Zain Premier League. With this result, the Orange side increased their tally to 11 points, while "Ahl Al-Qasr" (Al-Jahra) remained on four points in eighth place.

In the first half, both teams exchanged attacks until Bader Tariq opened the scoring for Kuwait SC with a powerful free-kick from outside the penalty area, which goalkeeper Hamad Al-Khalidi failed to handle adequately (20th minute). The Orange side then tried to double their lead, but most of their dangerous balls were well dealt with by Yemeni defender Nasser Mohammed, who was injured at the end of the half and replaced by Brazilian Patric Robson. Al-Jahra showed more activity in the final minutes of the half but did not pose a major threat to Kuwait SC’s goalkeeper Hussein Kanouni.

In the second half, Kuwait SC pressed heavily for a second goal and created several chances, but lacked the final touch to extend their lead, leaving the score unchanged. The match was refereed by Ammar Ashkanani, who performed well.