Kuwait derby
Leqa' Al-Ghareemayn (Arabic: لقاء الغريمين), also known as Al-derbi Al-Kuwaity, or Clasico Al-Kora Al-Kuwaitia (Arabic language) is the nickname of a football match (derby) between the rivals Al-Arabi and Qadsia. The rivalry comes about as Hawally and Capital are The Two cities in Kuwait, and the two clubs are the most successful and influential football clubs in the country.
Staticts
Total Head to Head Results
The following table lists the history of meetings between Qadsia SC and Al-Arabi SC, updated to the most recent derby of April 6 2014 (Qadsia–Al-Arabi 0–0)
Matches |
Qadsia wins |
Draws |
Al-Arabi wins |
Qadsia goals |
Al-Arabi goals |
|
Kuwaiti Premier League |
105 |
39 |
29 |
37 |
129 |
135 |
Kuwait Emir Cup |
24 |
13 |
1 |
10 |
38 |
35 |
Kuwait Crown Prince Cup |
15 |
7 |
1 |
7 |
19 |
14 |
Kuwait Super Cup |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
Kuwait Federation Cup |
9 |
5 |
1 |
3 |
12 |
9 |
Al Kurafi Cup |
7 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
7 |
11 |
Kuwait Joint League |
7 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
8 |
The Total |
168 |
70 |
34 |
64 |
214 |
214 |
Biggest wins
* Four or more goals of difference
Result |
Date |
For |
|---|---|---|
Al-Arabi 7-1 Qadsia |
10 January 1962 |
Emir Cup |
Al-Arabi 5-0 Qadsia |
30 September 2004 |
Khurafi Cup |
Al-Arabi 5-0 Qadsia |
1985 |
Charity match |
Qadsia 6-1 Al-Arabi |
9 December 1976 |
League |
Qadsia 4-0 Al-Arabi |
24 December 2009 |
League |
Qadsia 4-1 Al-Arabi |
14 May 2010 |
Cup |
Highest scoring games
* Seven or more goals in single match
Result |
Date |
|---|---|
Al-Arabi 7-1 Qadsia |
10 January 1962 |
Qadsia 6-1 Al-Arabi |
9 December 1976 |
Al-Arabi 4-3 Qadsia |
1973 |
Qadsia 4-3 Al-Arabi |
31 October 1974 |
Qadsia 6-1 Al-Arabi |
9 December 1976 |
Al-Arabi 4-3 Qadsia |
1972 |
Qadsia 4-3 Al-Arabi |
2012 |
Players who played for both clubs
Firas Al-Khateeb (Al-Arabi to Qadsia) (2010) (Shanghai to Al-Arabi) (2014)
See also
- Major football rivalries
- Sports rivalry
- Nationalism and sport