Seeb, Al Bashayer dominate in quarterfinals
Seeb secured a well-deserved victory over Mirbat with a straight-set win (3-0) in the quarterfinals of the Ministry Volleyball Shield Championship. The match took place on Tuesday at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, earning Seeb a spot in the semifinals.
Seeb started the match strongly, relying on powerful serves and an effective blocking line, which gave them the upper hand for most of the set. However, Mirbat showed resilience and managed to close the gap in the final moments. Despite this, Seeb clinched the set thanks to their swift attacking plays, winning 25-22.
In the second set, Seeb played with greater focus and quickly established dominance with diverse attacking plays, especially from the wings. Their efficient first-ball reception allowed them to extend their lead early. Mirbat attempted to regain momentum, but Seeb maintained their strong performance, securing the set with a comfortable 25-17 win.
The third set was more competitive, with Mirbat improving their defensive play and keeping pace with Seeb for significant portions of the set. However, Seeb's experience and decisive play in crucial moments proved decisive, as they closed the set 25-21, sealing a clean 3-0 victory.
Al Bashayer Overpowers Masirah to Reach Semifinals
Meanwhile, Al Bashayer also booked their place in the semifinals of the Ministry Volleyball Shield Championship after a dominant 3-0 win over Masirah at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, joining Seeb in the final four.
Al Bashayer started the match strongly, imposing their rhythm from the outset with powerful spikes and a solid blocking line, which helped them gain an early lead. On the other hand, Masirah attempted to reduce the deficit by improving their reception and diversifying their attacks, but they struggled to keep up with Al Bashayer's fast-paced play. The first set ended in a commanding 25-16 win for Al Bashayer.
Al Bashayer continued their impressive performance in the second set, excelling in precise passing and quick offensive transitions, making it difficult for Masirah to catch up. Despite Masirah's efforts to stay in the game by improving their defence and applying pressure with well-placed serves, Al Bashayer maintained their dominance and took the set 25-17.
The third set was more competitive, with Masirah stepping up their game and minimising errors compared to the previous sets, keeping the score close on several occasions. However, Al Bashayer capitalised on their players' experience and composure in crucial moments, closing the set 25-19 and securing a straight-set victory. With these results, Seeb and Al Bashayer will face off in the semifinals.
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