Kings League MENA: FWZ secures top spot as knockout stages approach

The Kings League MENA Split 1 league phase concluded its eighth matchday with several teams securing spots in the knockout stages. Kuwaiti team FWZ claimed first place in the league phase after a 10-8 victory over Egypt’s Turbo, earning a direct berth into the semifinals.

Saudi Arabian side DR7 and Morocco’s Ultra Chmicha also secured positions in the quarterfinals. In a notable Saudi derby, DR7 overcame Rising Peaks with a 9-8 win, despite missing key players called up to the Saudi national futsal team. The match was decided in ‘Matchball Mode’ after goalkeeper Davi ‘Major’ Nata scored the winning goal.

Additionally, Qatar’s ABO FC secured a narrow 8-7 win against Bakhira FC. Matchday 8 set a new competition record for the highest number of goals scored in a single day, with 70 goals recorded, surpassing the previous record of 55.