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Observer
26-03-2025
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Oman eye last four spot, face UAE in Asian Cup quarters
MUSCAT, MARCH 26 Confident Oman will hope high to go further in the knockout stage of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 after they confirmed top spot of Group D following their triumph over Bahrain by 5-1 on Tuesday in the concluding match of group stage. With three victories against Vietnam by 7-1, Malaysia 6-3 and Bahrain 5-1, Oman's men set up a clash against the UAE in quarterfinals of the Asian event on Thursday. It is expected to be a very tough match as the UAE managed to register two wins in the group stage against Afghanistan by 7-1 and another triumph over Indonesia by 6-1. In the concluding match, they suffered a 4-3 loss against Asian heavyweights Iran to end second in Group C. It is expected that coach Talib Hilal will focus on the style and on the same members of the team including Yahya al Murkhi, Musallam al Oraimi, Abdullah al Souti and the rest of the team squad. Oman's star Musallam al Oraimi affirmed to AFC website in an interview that Oman are on the right track to reclaim the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup title after the crucial win against Bahrain 5-1 in concluding group match. 'A perfect record in the group stage is confirmation that we are doing things the right way. This will push us to go as far as we can in the competition,' said Musallam. 'Our main ambition is to win the tournament, but we must first focus on the match against the UAE in the quarterfinals,' he continued. 'I expect it to be intensely competitive. The UAE are a strong team, and we have a lot of respect for their capabilities, but we are also a good side and have strengths that we can rely on to emerge victorious,' he added. In the group stage match between Oman and Bahrain, it was strong start from both teams as they were looking for an early goal and then motivate for more goals to secure a win. After five minutes from match start, Talib Hilal's men managed to break the deadlock as Sami al Balushi sent a wonderful volley into the Bahrain net from Salim al Oraimi's throw-in. The star of previous match Yahya al Murkhi doubled Oman's lead before the end of opening quarter as he received a lobbed pass from captain Abdullah Masoud Salim and sent the ball past the outstretched fingers of Bahrain goalkeeper Ahmed Abdulrasool. Striker Yahya al Murkhi managed to score twice as the second period neared its end. Bahrain were dealt a further blow just before the half-hour mark when Musallam al Oraimi right-footed free-kick shot sailed past Ahmed to further extend Oman's lead. In the dying minutes of the match, Bahrain scored a consolation goal through Husain Ali by header to make it 5-1.
Daily Tribune
24-03-2025
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- Daily Tribune
Bahrain beaten by Vietnam in AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup
Bahrain's hopes of reaching the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup quarter-finals suffered a setback with a 4-2 defeat to Vietnam in their Group D encounter at Jomtien Beach Arena in Pattaya. After edging past Malaysia 4-3 in their opening game, Bahrain were looking to build momentum, but Vietnam proved too clinical in front of goal. The defeat leaves Bahrain third in the group, with their final two fixtures against Oman and Malaysia now carrying extra significance. Bahrain left with work to do Vietnam took control early, capitalising on defensive gaps to put Bahrain on the back foot. While Bahrain responded with two goals of their own, they struggled to match Vietnam's efficiency in attack. Captain Hussain Aldoseri acknowledged the disappointment but remained focused on the task ahead. 'Vietnam played well today. We need to regroup and focus on our next games. There's still a lot to play for,' he said. Qualification hopes hang in the balance With Oman and Vietnam both on six points, Bahrain sit third in Group D with three, meaning their next match against Oman on March 26 is crucial. With only the top two progressing, Bahrain must beat Oman to stand any chance of advancing. Goal difference could also prove decisive, making a strong performance essential. Final push for Bahrain The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup serves as a qualifier for the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Seychelles, with the top three teams earning a place. Bahrain's opening win against Malaysia showed their attacking ability, but this defeat highlights areas that need improvement. They will now turn their attention to their clash with Oman, knowing only a win will keep their qualification hopes alive.
Daily Tribune
22-03-2025
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- Daily Tribune
Bahrain to Face Vietnam After Edging Malaysia in Asian Beach Football
TDT | Manama Bahrain kicked off their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup campaign with a close 4-3 win over Malaysia on Friday in their Group D opener at Pattaya's Jomtien Beach Arena. It was a match that teetered on the edge until Isa Ghaleb found the net with seconds to spare, clinching three points for Bahrain on the tournament's opening day. The starting eleven featured: Ahmed Abdulrasool, Hussain AlDoseri, Isa AlDoseri, Ali Husnain, and talisman Isa Ghaleb. The sandy pitch saw a back-and-forth affair, Malaysia clawing level more than once before Ghaleb's late strike settled it. Bahrain's captain, Hussain Aldoseri, didn't hide his relief after the whistle: 'That was hard work. The team dug in, and it means a lot to everyone back home.' With Oman also starting strong—thumping Vietnam 7-1 earlier—Bahrain sit joint-top of their group. The event, hosted in Thailand until March 30, is a gateway to the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, and Bahrain's next test comes today against a Vietnam side eager to bounce back. Malaysia, for all their fight, left with nothing but a point to prove against Oman next. For Bahrain, it's a first step in a tricky group, and one they'll hope keeps their World Cup dream on track.
Observer
21-03-2025
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- Observer
Oman sink Vietnam in opener of AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup
Muscat: Oman beach soccer team began their campaign at AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 with an emphatic 7-1 victory over Vietnam in Group D at the Jomtien Beach Arena on Friday. The triumph delivered three crucial points for champions of 2015 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup. Oman will meet Malaysia on Sunday in the following clash while Vietnam aim to bounce back as they will face Bahrain on the same day. Oman players kicked off the match strongly as they created many scoring attempts seeking early goals. Abdullah al Souti opened the scoring account in the early in the game as he sent the ball into the bottom right corner of the goal while Sami al Balushi doubled the result for Oman through a penalty kick as Oman led 2-0 in the opening period. In the second period, Mashal al Oraimi scored the third goal to make it 3-0 with a long-range strike before Abdullah al Souti returned to extend the lead by scoring the fourth goal and his second as Oman led 4-0. In the third and deciding period, Vietnam players pressed hard towards Oman's side as they managed to reduce the scoring gap by scoring their first goal through Ho Quoc Hung. Oman and Vietnam players in action. Later, coach Talib Hilal's men continued their domination as Ahmed al Owaisi etched his name in the scoring chart by finding the target for the fifth goal. Musallam al Oraimi strengthened Oman's lead as he found the target twice in the third period as he scored the sixth and seventh goals to make it 7-1. The Oman team will aim to secure spot in the quarterfinals and go further in their eighth Asian appearance. The main target of the Omani players is to repeat the memories of 2015 as the team had crowned as champions of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup. Furthermore, Oman were also silver medallists at the Asian Beach Soccer Cup in 2011 besides winning bronze medals in 2009 and 2019. Under technical guidance of coach Talib, the national team won a gold medal in the Asian Beach Games in 2008. Furthermore, Oman had reached Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup five times in history.
Observer
20-03-2025
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- Observer
Oman eye to secure winning start against Vietnam
MUSCAT: The Oman beach soccer team is all set to commence their Asian campaign at AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025. The national team players will meet Vietnam in the Group D opener on Friday. The match will start at 2 pm (Oman Time) at Jomtien Beach Arena in Pattaya, Thailand. In the same group, Bahrain will take on Malaysia. Oman's long-serving coach, Talib Hilal, will aim to secure a winning start and get much closer to book spot in the quarterfinals. In their eighth Asian appearance, Oman team players will target to rekindle their memories of 2015 as the team was crowned champions of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup. Furthermore, Oman were also silver medallists at the Asian Beach Soccer Cup in 2011 besides winning bronze medals in 2009 and 2019. Under technical guidance of coach Talib, the national team won a gold medal in the Asian Beach Games in 2008. Oman had reached Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup five times in history. Oman coach Talib Hilal with the players during training. Ahead of the opening match in the Asian Cup, Oman stunned hosts Thailand 7-2 in a friendly match as part of the team's short external camp in Thailand. Oman team delegation arrived in Pattaya few days in advance of the tournament. Khalid al Oraimi, Abdullah al Souti, Sami al Balushi, Yahya al Murkhi and Mashal al Oraimi netted Oman's goals in the warm-up match against Thailand. Oman's squad selected by coach Talib is one of the strong squads as majority of the players are playing together since the last few years. Hence, the harmony and technical understanding among the players reached to its perfect level. Oman are very eager to secure a place in the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup in Seychelles as the Asian showpiece will also offer three tickets to the global stage in May. Oman players during a practice session. On the other hand, Vietnam head coach Mai Van Duc affirmed to AFC website that the team currently is following a set plan. 'The squad has been selected after extensive training sessions and several friendly matches. The team will look to make their mark as the weeks of meticulous preparation will yield positive results. We have spent time perfecting the strengths of each player, from their technical game to their psychological resilience,' said Van Duc. 'We have been placed in a group with several strong teams. Oman is a good team and has experience in the World Cup, but we also have our own plan. We will try to make things difficult for them and capitalise on our opportunities to win and qualify for the next round,' he added.
