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Observer
15-03-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman, Sudan play out goalless draw
Muscat: The Oman national football team concluded their final preparatory match against Sudan with a goalless draw on Thursday night at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex ahead of AFC Asian Qualifiers encounters against South Korea and Kuwait on March 20 and 25 respectively for Group B of the World Cup Qualifiers — Road to 26. The warm-up game was part of Red Warriors underway camp which will conclude in the coming days in Muscat ahead of team's travel to Seoul city middle of next week. During the friendly match, coach Rasheed Jaber allowed the chance for new players to enter the encounter including goalkeeper Adbulmalik al Badri to replace Ibrahim al Mukhaini, Yousef al Malki, Mohammed al Subiai, Majid al Saadi, Hatim al Roushdi and Abdullah Fawaz during the second half. The first half of the match registered few scoring chances by the national team including Ahmed al Kaabi's attempt in the 23rd minute as he was alone against Sudan goalie Ahmed al Fatah but his shot went away from the target. New young striker Ahed al Mashakehi missed another chance to score in the 32nd minute after a perfect cross by Ahmed al Kaabi. On the other hand, the opponent missed few attempts as well including striker Wali Deen Safoor's experiment in the final quarter of the opening half which was away from the net. In the second half, the scenario of missing the scoring chances continued as both teams' strikers failed to break the deadlock and convert the ball into the target despite several substitutions made by both coaches including Oman head coach Rasheed Jaber who did many replacements. Rasheed Jaber, started with Ibrahim al Mukhaini as the goalkeeper. Defender Khalid al Buraiki from Al Shabab club led the defending line besides Ahmed al Kaabi, Thani al Rushaidi and Ghanim al Habshi. The fourth centralised players including Harib al Saadi, Mulhim al Sunaidy, Nasser al Rawahi and Ahed al Mushaikhi monitored the middle line. Strikers Hussain al Shahri and Mohammed al Ghafri were in the forwarding line. Sudan started the match with a squad including: Ahmed al Fatah as goalkeeper, Al Tayyab Abdul Razzaq, Mohamed Ahmed, Ahmed AbdulMonem, Ramadhan Ajab, Ameer Kamal, Wali Deen Saffor, Omar Taha, John Otinal, Yasser Muzamel and Moosa Hussain. After the match, Rasheed Jaber announced the final squad which will represent the team in upcoming matches against South Korea and Kuwait in the AFC Asian qualifiers to 2026 Fifa World Cup. Oman Squad: Ibrahim al Mukhaini, AbdulMalki al Badri, Moutasim al Wahaibi, Khalid al Buraiki, Ahmed al Khamisi, Thani al Rushedi, Majid al Saadi, Ghanim al Habshi, Ali al Busaidy, Ahmed al Kaabi, Mulhim al Sunaidy, Amjad al Harthy, Harib al Saadi, Abdullah Fawaz, Arshad al Alawi, Al Faraj al Kiyumi, Al Mundher al Alawi, Abdulrahman al Musheifri, Salah al Yahyaei, Hatim al Roushdi, Jameel al Yahmadi, Hussain al Shahri, Issam al Subhi, Mohsin al Ghassani, Zaher al Aghbari and Nasser al Rawahi.
Observer
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Saham edge Al Nahda in penalties to enter semis
MUSCAT, JAN 29 Saham clinched a spot in the semifinals of the His Majesty's Cup for football after a thrilling 2-1 victory in a penalty shoot-out over Al Nahda, last season's runner-up. The match took place at Sohar Sports Complex in the second leg of the tournament's quarterfinals. Saham imposed itself from the start, managing to finish regular time with a 1-0 lead. This result mirrored the first leg's score, which had ended in Al Nahda's favour, pushing the teams into extra-time. However, neither side could break the deadlock, forcing the match into a penalty shoot-out, where Saham prevailed, thanks to the heroics of goalkeeper Hassan al Buraiki. Saham entered the match with a clear intent to score early and successfully dictated the tempo in the first half. They began on the offensive, pressing Al Nahda's defence from the opening minutes, utilising dynamic movements from their attacking line. Their efforts resulted in several goal-scoring opportunities, but Al Nahda's goalkeeper made crucial saves to keep his side in the game. On the other hand, Al Nahda relied on counter-attacks and the speed of their wingers, particularly Ahmed al Kaabi on the right flank. However, Saham's defence remained solid, thwarting Al Nahda's repeated attempts to break through. BREAKING THE DEADLOCK At the start of the second half, Saham maintained their attacking pressure, while Al Nahda became more effective on the flanks. Despite their efforts, they struggled to apply the finishing touch. In the 68th minute, Saham finally unlocked Al Nahda's defence when Bassam al Saadi found the back of the net, putting his team ahead. Following the goal, Al Nahda intensified their attacks, launching a relentless offensive in search of an equaliser. The match turned into sustained pressure on Saham's goalkeeper, Hassan al Buraiki, who produced several crucial saves. In the closing minutes, Saham's players retreated into their defensive lines, battling fatigue but holding firm until the final whistle, keeping the aggregate score level at 1-1. Both teams entered extra-time cautiously, with their attacking threat diminished due to fatigue. The game was reduced to long-range attempts that posed little danger to either goalkeeper. With the deadlock unbroken, the match went to penalties. Saham emerged victorious in the shootout, with goalkeeper Hassan al Buraiki making key saves against Al Nahda's penalty takers. His outstanding performance secured Saham's place in the semifinals, keeping their championship hopes alive.
