Barbar Club progressed to the second stage of the sixth Khalid bin Hamad Futsal League after their precious 2-1 win over Al Aker Club.
They reached their fifth point after two draws and a win combined with a heavy loss at the hands of Al Dair.
Al Aker Club and Barbar Club are level on points, but the latter were sent through thanks to their head-to-head record.
Meanwhile, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports first deputy chairman and Bahrain Athletics Association president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa praised the sponsorship of Bahrain National Gas Company (Banagas) for the league which, he said, demonstrated the role of the private sector in the success of the event.
“The company’s continuous cooperation with the league’s High Organising Committee will contribute to the success of the youth event,” Shaikh Khalid said.
He commended the ongoing partnership with Banagas, whose sponsorship is a clear indication of the keenness of the company’s officials to greatly contribute to the league. Shaikh Khalid said, “The sponsorship will enrich the league in various aspects. It additionally reflects the role of national institutions and companies in the development of the youth and sports sector in Bahrain.”
Banagas CEO Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa said, “What distinguishes the league is the great role played by Shaikh Khalid in supporting Bahraini youth through national initiatives and constant development of the league.”
He said the sponsorship of the league reflects the company’s objective to continue to support the youth and sports sector.
Columnist Hadi Al Musawi, who was a guest of honour at the matches on Sunday, said that the league has adopted humanitarian dimensions by strengthening relations among citizens in friendly matches between 83 teams, a large number rarely found in most competitions in the region.
Al Musawi added, “More beautiful than competition for the title is the meeting of the kingdom’s youth in a sports forum carrying lofty goals.”