Kuwait Sweep Past Bahrain Side

Bahrain’s senior men’s volleyball team slipped to their second straight defeat in the Arab Challenge Cup, losing 3-0 to Kuwait last night in Amman. After pushing Egypt across four sets on Monday, the Bahrainis entered this contest needing a response, but Kuwait’s precision and composure proved too much to overcome.

The opening set set the tone. Kuwait controlled the rhythm early, using aggressive serving to disrupt Bahrain’s first touch and limit their attacking options. Despite short bursts of resistance, Bahrain were forced into uncomfortable positions too frequently and dropped the frame 25-19.

The second set followed a similar pattern. Bahrain improved defensively and managed to string together longer rallies, but Kuwait’s superior efficiency at the net told in the key moments. With momentum slipping away, Bahrain conceded the set 25-20 as Kuwait tightened their grip on the match.

The third set produced Bahrain’s best volleyball of the night. They fought with greater urgency, led by the efforts of Mahmood Alafyah and Mohammed Abdulla, and even matched Kuwait with a four-point scoring run of their own. Yet when the decisive points approached, Kuwait again dictated the exchanges. Bahrain saved two match points but ultimately fell 26-24.