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Observer
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Al Owaisi keeps Oman hope alive for knockout stage
MUSCAT, MAY 4 Oman's goalkeeper Younis al Owaisi delivered a crucial victory to his team as he saved El Salvador's Elmer Robles' spot-kick to earn a win from penalties after a 4-4 draw on Sunday in the second match of group D games at 2025 Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup in Seychelles. The victory meant, Oman team players revived their hopes to advance into the knockout stage after their loss against Italy by 7-4 in the opening match on Friday. Oman will meet Brazil on Tuesday in a tight clash which will decide the winner of one of the two group's ticket to the next phase. At Paradise Arena in Mahe Islands, Oman team players (the runners up of AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025) began the match with more focus than the previous game as Musallam al Oraimi took the lead for Oman as he scored the opening goal in an early minute of the first period. Oman's goalie Younis al Owaisi made a super save of Jose Batres' penalty. After few attempts, Emerson Cerna's bicycle-kick gave the equaliser for El Salvador to made it 1-1 by the end of the first period. Oman and El Salvador players in action In the following period, the opponent pressed hard as they managed to score second goal through BATRES while Yahya al Murkhi equalised from the penalty spot to make it 2-2. Andersson Castro returned his team El Salvador for second lead as he netted the third goal to end the second period leading by 3-2. Frank Velasquez raised the scoring gap to two goals as he registered the fourth goal for El Salvador in the beginning of third period. An outstanding show by Oman team players including Salim al Oraimi and Sami al Bulushi who broke the rivals defending line to score the third and fourth goal and send the match into extra-time which ended goalless. Oman team managed to earn the winning points from penalties as this victory kept Oman hopes alive to seal a berth in the knockout stage heading into their concluding group stage fixture against defending champions Brazil on Tuesday.
Observer
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman aim for strong start against Italy
MUSCAT: The Oman beach soccer team will hope to register a strong start as they will meet Italy in a tight crunch on Friday in the opening match of Group D at the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup which is underway from Thursday and will run until May 11 in Seychelles. The match will kick off at 3 pm (Oman Time) at the Paradise Arena in Mahe Islands. In the same group, world champions Brazil will meet El Salvador at the same venue and the match will begin at 7 pm (Oman Time). Oman team, coached by experienced head coach Talib Hilal, will chase their first knockout round berth in their sixth appearance at the global showpiece event. The national team players are in good shape after completion of last warm-up sessions in Seychelles as the team arrived to the largest island of Seychelles in Mahe last week. The Oman team played two friendly matches recently as they won against hosts Seychelles by 4-3 while they suffered a 3-1 loss against Paraguay. Both matches were final rehearsals ahead of the World Cup. Oman played two friendly matches with win against Seychelles and loss against Paraguay. Finishing as runners-up in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 in last March will serve as a confidence booster for Oman team players in their forthcoming games in the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup. Coach Talib Hilal will rely on many experienced players who took part in the previous editions of Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup including: Khalid al Oraimi, Abdullah al Souti, Sami al Balushi, Mundher al Oraimi, Mashal al Oraimi, Nooh al Zadjali besides young faces like Salim al Oraimi. The Oman team players will aim to register a positive start in the opening game against Italy as they will meet El Salvador, champions of 2025 Concacaf Beach Soccer Championship, on Sunday before concluding the group matches against World Champions Brazil on Tuesday. The opponents, Italy, had attended the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup for nine times in the history and their best finish was ending as runners-up in 2008, 2019 and 2024. Italy featured many top players but coach Hilal and his battalion are in best shape to compete and earn the desired result. Coach Talib Hilal will rely on many experienced players who took part in the previous editions of Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup. NEXT STEP Oman's Abdullah al Souti affirmed in an interview with Fifa website that Oman feels Seychelles like the perfect place to make history. 'We are ready to take the next step in order to advance to the quarterfinals. We are an ambitious team. We are ready to face any team and we are confident in our abilities. Our group is a very strong group, and we will fight to advance.' 'It's a great feeling and it has given me great confidence,' said Al Sauti. Oman squad: Younis al Owaisi, Amjad al Hamadani, Said al Farsi, Abdullah al Souti, Musallam al Oraimi, Nooh al Zadjali, Ahmed al Owaisi, Salim al Oraimi, Mundher al Oraimi, Sami al Balushi, Al Yaqdhan al Hindasi, Yahya al Murkhi, Khalid al Oraimi and Mashal al Oraimi.
Observer
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman finish runners-up in Beach Soccer Asian Cup
MUSCAT: Oman settled for the runners-up position at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 after they lost by 8-1 against Iran in the final clash on Sunday at the Jomtien Beach Arena. With the triumph, Iran retained the title and managed to win their fourth title in their history and this title put them ahead of Japan as the only four-time champions. Oman could not break the decade after long await as they remained with their only title in 2015 and finished this edition in the second place. On the other hand, Oman team confirmed their sixth appearance in the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 in coming May with Iran and Japan teams from Asia. Oman player awarded the silver medal The match began strongly by Iranian side who managed to dominate and take the lead in the game through several attacks towards Oman's goalie Younis al Owaisi. Mahdi Shirmohammadi and Movahed Mohammapour made active movement in the match from Iran side. Iran players found the target a minute before the end of the first period as Seyedmohammad Dastan made long range effort but it was saved through Amjad al Hamdani. Later, Shirmohammadi leaped high into the air to nod home the rebound. In the beginning of the following period, the title holders worked hard to score more goals while coach Talib Hilal's men were not faced enough to create more attacks towards the opponent areas. One minute later from the second period, Reza Amiri doubled the lead for Iran as he smashed a free-kick home with the final bounce off the sand taking the ball away from the gloves of Oman's goalie Younis al Owaisi. Movahed Mohammadpour managed to extend the lead as he scored the third goal with a beautifully executed overhead kick that ended up in the top corner of Oman's goal. Oman and Iran players in action In the 18th minute, Sami al Balushi reduced the scoring gap for Oman before Ali Mirshekari added another goal for Iran from a free-kick while Mirshekari added his second in the game to made 6-1. Oman players worked very hard in the final period to return back to the match but it made little difference with Iran's Mohammadali Mokhtari who etched his name in the scoring list as he added to the score in the 32nd and 36th minutes to cap the emphatic win. Oman players confirmed their presence in the final after they stun Asian heavyweights Japan 3-2 on Saturday. Oman players thumped UAE 7-2 in the quarters to book slot in the semifinal. Oman topped group D by three victories against Vietnam 7-1, Malaysia 6-3 and Bahrain 5-1. The match began strongly by Iranian side who managed to dominate and take the lead in the game Following the match, Iran players received the gold medals and the trophy of the championship while Oman players were been awarded the silver medals. Japan players got the bronze medals as they won the third place in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025.
Times of Oman
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Oman seal spot in FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup after reaching Asian Cup final
MUSCAT- In a clash of former champions, Oman upset Japan 3-2 in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 semi-final in Pattaya on Saturday. The win also sealed Talib Hilal-coached side its ticket to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles will face three-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran in the final on Sunday. This will be the sixth appearance for Oman in the global showpiece event, and fourth in a row since making their debut at the worlds in 2011. All the participation have been under Talib Hilal, a rare achievement for a coach. Oman made it to the World Cup finals in 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2024. Except for a few weak charges from Japan, the first few minutes of the high-stakes game saw both former champions adopting a cagey approach. Oman, champions in 2015, burst into life in the eighth minute when Yahya's long-range shot from the right flank went past Japan's Takaaki Oba, Ozu Moreira and goalkeeper Takeru Furusato before settling in the net. Teruki Tabata's charges had a chance to restore parity in the final minute of the first period but Oba's bicycle kick beat Oman keeper Younis Al Owaisi but not the crossbar. The first few minutes of the second period saw Oba's repeated attempts thwarted by the woodwork and the Oman backline, but Japan finally found their equaliser in the 17th minute through Chikara Eguro. Eguro capitalised on a deflection after Oba's attempt was blocked and sent a left-footed shot from a difficult angle past the Oman custodian. Japan took the lead in the 21st minute when captain Ryota Tsuboya received a precise lobbed pass from Kosuke Matsuda and beat Oman's Mushel Al Araimi to find the back of the net, giving Japan the advantage ahead of the second break. Three minutes into the final period, it was all square once again as Oman goalkeeper Younis's throw found Abdullah Salim at the other end, whose acrobatic effort sent the ball into the centre of the Japan net. Oman then regained their lead when Younis' shot from the Oman goal line went unchallenged, sailing straight into the Japan net as they advanced to the final in stunning fashion.
Observer
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman to face Japan in crunch Asian Cup semifinal
Muscat, MARCH 28 Oman will aim to seal a berth in the final of AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 as they meet Japan in a tight semifinal clash on Saturday at the Jomtien Beach Arena. The match will start at 5:30 pm (Oman Time). In another clash, Saudi Arabia will meet Iran and the winners from both matches will move to the final on Sunday. Coach Talib Hilal's men will look to win the semifinal and aim their second title after a decade since the last achievement in 2015. Winning the match against Japan will provide Oman an Asian ticket to the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles in May. Oman coach Talib Hilal voiced confidence that the team will deliver their best against Japan. 'The earlier stage of the tournament was much easier as we started the event with 16 teams and now we are down to four. Every match has been crucial,' Hilal told a press conference. 'All the matches are difficult and Japan match in the semifinal will be a tough clash. Both teams are well prepared and have shown strong performances along the way. Our target is to clinch on the tournament title and this is our intention from the beginning of the event. I have faith in my team and their ability to win,' the long-serving coach added. Oman captain Mundher al Oraimi affirmed that Japan clash will be difficult and has its own calculations. 'Many thanks to the players and the coaching staff for the efforts made during the last matches. We respect the opponent and I am confident that we can overcome Japan and move further in the event,' Al Oraimi added. 'The team went in intensive internal and external camps during the last months. Winning this trophy again is a shared dream. We have managed to perform well and now we face a side that has won this title three times. Hopefully, with our hard work and a bit of luck, we will be in Sunday's final,' he said. On the other hand, Japan will look to secure a record fourth title. 'At this stage, winning a record fourth title is not on our minds,' said Japan head coach Teruki Tabata. 'All the games in this competition have been extremely tough, and I have no doubt facing Oman will be no different. They have had a strong tournament, and we have immense respect for them,' the Japan coach said. OMAN THRASH UAE Oman confirmed their presence in the semifinal after they thumped UAE 7-2 on Thursday in the quarterfinal. Despite UAE taking the lead in the opening minute through Rashed Eid who rose highest to squeeze in a header at the far post after Abbas Ali's initial attempt took a heavy deflection. Then, Oman bounced back strongly through Sami al Bulushi who registered the equaliser after an organised attempt between Nooh al Zadjali and Salim al Oraimi. Musallam al Oraimi doubled Oman's lead but UAE's Rashid Obaid's overhead kick in the 11th minute drew score level at 2-2. Yahya al Murkhi managed to put Oman ahead by 3-2 before the end of the first period. Oman players entered the following interval actively as Saim al Oraimi made it 4-2 and strengthened their lead. In the final minute of the second period, Nouh al Zadjali raised the scoring gap to make it 5-2. Oman added two more goals through Musallam al Oraimi in the 32nd and 36th minutes as Musallam netted a hat-trick. The triumph confirmed Oman's spot in the semis of the Asian event.
