In a riveting final round match of the Qatar Super League, Al Arabi Sports Club has emerged as the champions, securing their 26th championship title. Despite a 3-2 match loss to Al Rayyan Sports Club, Al Arabi needed to win just two sets to clinch the title and they accomplished this task with determination. The victory solidifies their status as the most successful team in this year’s edition of the Super League.
Al Rayyan SC, after a hard-fought match, had to settle for second place, while Qatar SC claimed the third spot on the podium. The match, which doubled as the season’s grand finale, saw Al Arabi revamp their lineup by bringing in Cuban star José Miguel Gutiérrez from Italy, replacing Russian outside hitter Aleksei Spiridonov. Gutiérrez, alongside Brazilian powerhouse Gabriel Cândido, propelled Al Arabi to triumph, winning the essential sets early in the match.
Oliver Venno of Al Rayyan emerged as the top scorer with 23 points, but it was Cândido and Gutiérrez who led Al Arabi to victory with 19 and 17 points respectively. The match ended with sets scoring (25-12, 23-25, 25-22, 18-25, 12-15) in favor of Al Rayyan, but Al Arabi’s early set victories ensured their championship win.
After a somewhat disappointing third place in the West Asian Club Championship, Al Arabi’s league victory marks a significant turnaround, showcasing their resilience and strategic mastery on the court. This championship title further extends their record to 26, leaving Al Rayyan SC with 11 titles and marking their 14th runner-up position.
