Al Qadisiya SC Secures Dominant 2-0 Victory Over Al Fahaheel in Kuwaiti Premier League

Al Qadisiya SC delivered a commanding performance on the road, defeating Al Fahaheel SC 2-0 at the Fahaheel Stadium on June 26, 2026. The result strengthened the visitors’ push for a top-four finish in the Kuwaiti Premier League, while the hosts remained mired in the lower half of the table after another disappointing display.

Match Overview

Played under the floodlights with a midnight kickoff, the match saw Al Qadisiya control proceedings from the outset. Their organized midfield pressed high and forced Al Fahaheel into several early turnovers. The deadlock was broken in the 22nd minute when winger Fahad Al Rashidi latched onto a precise through-ball from captain Sultan Al Enezi, finishing calmly past the goalkeeper to make it 1-0. The goal visibly unsettled Al Fahaheel, who struggled to create clear chances for the remainder of the first half.

Key Moments and Tactical Story

Al Qadisiya doubled their advantage just before the hour mark. A set-piece routine from a corner kick caught the home defense napping; defender Mohammad Al Faresi rose unmarked to head in from six yards in the 58th minute. After that, Al Qadisiya manager Zoran Mitić instructed his side to drop deeper and protect the lead, a tactic that worked effectively as Al Fahaheel lacked the creativity to break down a well-drilled back line.

Al Fahaheel’s best opportunity came in the 71st minute when striker Saleh Al Dhafiri found space inside the box, but his curling effort was tipped over the bar by goalkeeper Nawaf Al Khaledi. The home side’s frustration grew, leading to two late yellow cards for reckless tackles.

Standout Performers

• Sultan Al Enezi (Al Qadisiya) – The captain orchestrated play from midfield, completed 91% of his passes, and provided the assist for the opening goal.
• Nawaf Al Khaledi (Al Qadisiya) – Made three crucial saves, including the impressive stop from Al Dhafiri, to preserve the clean sheet.

Table Impact

With this win, Al Qadisiya climbed to 35 points from 20 matches, keeping them in contention for an AFC Cup qualification spot. Al Fahaheel remained on 18 points in 11th place, now six points clear of the relegation zone but without a win in their last four outings. The result also extended Al Qadisiya’s unbeaten run against Al Fahaheel to five matches across all competitions.