Handball Federation Cup: Al-Arabi Surprises Al-Kuwait
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Al-Arabi caused an upset by defeating Al-Kuwait, securing Salhiya's spot after their victory over Fahaheel.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Al-Arabi caused an upset by defeating defending champions and league titleholders Al-Kuwait 37-33 on Wednesday, securing their place in the semifinals of the Kuwaiti Handball Federation Cup for the 2025-2026 sports season. The match was held at the Federation Hall within the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Complex, as part of the quarterfinals’ concluding round.
Al-Akhdar delivered a strong performance, successfully halting Al-Abyad’s run. Al-Abyad had aimed to continue their campaign to retain both the league and cup titles, but were eliminated from the tournament by Al-Arabi, who confirmed their right to advance to the semifinals.
In another match, Al-Salhiyah secured their spot in the semifinals with an easy 31-19 victory over Al-Fahaheel, continuing their journey in the competition.
In the semifinals on Friday, Al-Arabi will face Al-Salhiyah, while Kazma will take on Burqan.
