Kazma Faces Iraqi Erbil to Secure First Win
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Today's matches feature the third round of the Gulf Club Champions League, where Kazma faces Erbil and Al-Ittihad Saudi plays against Ajman.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Kuwait’s Al-Kazma will face Iraqi side Erbil in a crucial match at the Hariri Stadium at 8:00 p.m., while Saudi club Al-Ittihad will host UAE’s Ajman at their home ground at 7:00 p.m., in the third round of Group 3 of the Gulf Club Champions League.
Ajman currently tops Group 3 with six points, followed by Erbil and Al-Ittihad in second and third place respectively, each with three points, while Al-Kazma sits at the bottom of the table with no points.
Al-Kazma aims to secure a positive result today to keep their hopes alive for reaching the quarter-finals, either by finishing first or second in the group, or by being among the two best third-placed teams across the three groups.
Al-Kazma lost their previous two matches against Al-Ittihad and Ajman, 0-2 and 1-2 respectively, placing additional pressure on the coaching staff and players to secure a victory today. The team will be without Algerian midfielder Idriss Shaibi due to suspension and Ivorian forward Patrick for injury.
On the other hand, Erbil aims to win, especially since the match is being played at home in front of their fans, in order to advance to the quarter-finals.
