Kuwait achieved a deserving victory over Duhok from Iraq with a score of 96-74, becoming the first team to secure a spot in the semifinals of the 35th Arab Club Basketball Championship currently held in Qatar. The quarter results were as follows: 15-24, 21-27, 13-23, and 25-22. Kuwait will face the winner of the match between Beirut and the Algerian Union next Wednesday in their quest to defend their title.