Bahraini player Kamil Al-Aswad waves to fans.
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 12: Al-Arabi continued its dominance over Al-Qadsia, as coach Nasser Al-Shatti guided “the Green” to a 2-0 victory over their traditional rival in the Crown Prince Cup quarterfinals at Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium.
This marks Al-Arabi’s sixth win over Al-Qadsia in recent seasons, with the Yellow team claiming only one victory — in last season’s Super Cup semifinal — highlighting Al-Shatti’s growing edge in derby encounters.
With this win, Al-Arabi advances to the semifinals, maintaining its recent habit of reaching finals, though the club has struggled to secure trophies in recent years.
Club president Abdulaziz Ashour praised the players and staff for their efforts and awarded each player 500 Kuwaiti Dinars for their performance, expressing hopes for continued success en route to the title.
Bahraini player Kamil Al-Aswad returned to action with Al-Arabi, while Nabil Marmouq is expected to leave due to injury.
Meanwhile, Al-Qadsia’s struggles continued. The team is now out of the Crown Prince Cup and has little chance of catching up in the Zain Premier League, sitting fifth with 15 points — 11 behind leader Kuwait Club— and slim hopes of qualifying for the Gulf Champions League.
Al-Qadsia’s performances this season have been underwhelming, with foreign players failing to make a significant impact. Many believe the club needs a complete overhaul, including changes to management, technical staff, and player lineup, to restore its former glory.
According to statistics, Al-Qadsia has played 16 matches this season across all competitions, winning 6, losing 6, and drawing 4. In their last 13 matches, the team scored 12 goals and conceded 12, highlighting the need for urgent improvements.
By Hassan Mosa
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
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