Kazma crowned Futsal League champion
KUWAIT CITY, May 31: Kazma Club clinched the Futsal League title for the 2024-2025 sports season after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Kuwait Club in the decisive match of the final series at Yousef Al-Shaheen Hall at Kazma Club.
The championship was decided in a best-of-three series. Kazma and Kuwait Club each secured a win in the first two matches—Kazma taking the opener 7-5, while Kuwait Club responded with a 6-5 victory in the second. With the series tied, Kazma claimed the title by topping the preliminary round standings, as the final match ended in a draw.
The Secretary-General of the Kuwait Football Association, Dr. Saleh Al-Majroub, presented the league trophy to Kazma Club, with Kuwait SC finishing as runners-up and Al-Tadamon securing third place. The award ceremony was attended by Kazma Club Chairman Asaad Al-Banwan.
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