Kuwait and Al-Arabi draw 3-3 to open the Zain Premier League

Kuwait City, August 25 (KUNA) -- Al-Kuwait Club drew with its rival Al-Arabi 3-3 in a match held at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium on Tuesday, marking the opening fixture of the Zain League Premier Division for the 2026-2027 sports season. Al-Arabi’s Ali Khalaf scored the season’s first goal and his team’s opener in the 22nd minute, dribbling past an Al-Kuwait defender before firing a powerful shot into the net to put his side ahead. In the 30th minute, Muhammad Murhan equalized for Al-Kuwait with a strong strike from inside Al-Arabi’s penalty area. The same player restored Al-Kuwait’s lead just before halftime, scoring in the 41st minute.

With the second half underway, Al-Arabi equalized in the 53rd minute through Zaid Qambar, who broke away from the Al-Kuwait goalkeeper and calmly slotted the ball into the net. Al-Arabi was awarded a penalty kick in the 87th minute, which Qambar successfully converted. Later, in the third minute of stoppage time, Al-Kuwait’s foreign player Zola scored to secure a 3-3 draw, with each team earning one point.

The opening round’s remaining match will take place today, featuring Qadsia against Fehail at the Naif Al-Dabous Stadium in Fehail. (End) H.M.Sh./M.A.A.