Kuwait Club wins Futsal Federation Cup
KUWAIT CITY, March 25: Kuwait Club secured the Futsal Federation Cup, edging past Kazma in a dramatic penalty shootout after a thrilling 3-3 draw in regulation time.
The final, held at Kazma Club's indoor hall, showcased an intense battle between the two sides. Italian Guilherme Stringari netted a brace for Kuwait Club, while Abdulrahman Al-Tawil added a goal to complete its tally. On the other side, Brazilian Lucas and Romanian Macha found the net for Kazma, forcing the match into penalties.
In the decisive shootout, Kuwait Club held its nerve, clinching a 5-4 victory to lift the trophy.
Kuwait Club advanced to the final after a commanding 5-2 semi-final win over Yarmouk, while Kazma secured its spot with a dominant 7-3 victory over Al-Nasr.
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