ABU DHABI: Kuwait’s youth volleyball national team beat Syria on Friday in the 2nd West Asian Championship, currently held in Al-Ain city in the United Arab Emirates. The match was closely contested as both teams showed firm determination to win the three points. Kuwait managed to snatch the points after a three-to-two sets win. On Saturday, the Kuwaiti team will play against the Qatari team in a crucial match to determine the fifth and sixth positions in the championship. Meanwhile, Bahrain, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon will play in the semi-finals. — KUNA