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Observer
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Seeb, Oman Club secure crucial wins in OPL
MUSCAT, APRIL 12 Seeb Club managed to achieve an important 1-0 victory over their guest Bahla in a postponed match from the 16th round of the Omantel League. The match was held on Friday evening at the Seeb Sports Stadium, allowing Seeb to continue leading the standings on their own. The game began with both teams cautiously testing each other, but Seeb soon imposed their clear dominance over the proceedings, while Bahla retreated into a defensive posture. Al Seeb's attempts created constant pressure on goalkeeper Salah al Handhali's net, but the final touch was missing from the attackers. Seeb came close to opening the scoring in the 43rd minute when the referee awarded a penalty after a handball by a Bahla defender. However, Omar al Malki missed the spot kick his initial shot was saved by the goalkeeper and his follow up effort went off target ending the first half in a goalless draw. In the second half, Seeb continued their attacking pressure and finally broke Bahla's defence in the 60th minute through Arshad al Alawi, who met a cross and fired it directly into the net, scoring the only goal of the match. Following the goal, Al Seeb's coach turned to his bench, making several substitutions, while Bahla's coach responded with two changes, bringing on Al Qassim al Salimi and Hamoud al Buraidi. The latter nearly scored an equaliser with a low shot inside the box, but it narrowly missed the post. Despite both teams exchanging attempts in the final minutes, Seeb held onto their lead until the final whistle, collecting three valuable points that raised their tally to 44, keeping them at the top of the league. Meanwhile, Bahla remained at 19 points in eighth place. Oman Downs Al Shabab with Al Maashari's Goal, Strengthens Hold on Third Place Oman Club clinched a valuable 1-0 away win over Al Shabab in a postponed match from the 15th week of the 2024/2025 Omantel League season. The game took place on Friday evening at Al Shabab Stadium. The only goal of the match came early in the 16th minute of the first half, after a perfectly executed direct free kick by Mohammed al Maashari that found the back of the net, giving his team an early advantage. Oman Club players delivered a strong performance both defensively and offensively, dominating most of the match and displaying clear coordination across all three lines. In contrast, Al Shabab tried to get back into the game and push for an equaliser, but Oman's defence stood firm, successfully closing the spaces and neutralising any threats. With this victory, Oman Club raised their tally to 31 points, maintaining their position in third place in the league standings, while Al Shabab remained at 20 points in sixth place.
Arab Times
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al Arabi's quest for the Asian Challenge Cup continues against Al Seeb
KUWAIT CITY, March 11: Al Arabi will face Al Seeb of Oman at 9:30 pm at the Seeb National Stadium for the second leg of the Asian Challenge Cup quarter-finals (West Zone). In the same round, Turkmenistan's Arkadag will host India's East Bengal. Al Arabi, who won 1-0 in the first leg, is eager to secure a spot in the West Zone final and compete for the coveted Asian title, which has eluded the club. The team enters the match with confidence, bolstered by a strong season and their advantage from the first leg. To progress, Al Arabi only needs to win or draw. The team, which is also in the running for the Zain Premier League title, shares the top spot with Kuwait Club, with six rounds left in the tournament. Coach Nasser Al Shatti has a squad full of talented players across all positions, including key figures like Hassan Hamdan, Ali Khalaf, Jumaa Aboud, Hussein Ashkanani, Bandar Al Salamah, and Suleiman Abdul Ghafoor, along with foreign players Anabo Iwala and Christopher John from Nigeria, Hamza Khaba from Morocco, and Kamil Al Aswad from Bahrain. Al Arabi is also determined to redeem itself after being eliminated by Al Seeb in the 2022 AFC Cup. On the other hand, Al Seeb will look to capitalize on its home advantage and crowd support to take revenge on Al Arabi and knock it out of the tournament. To rally the fans, Al Seeb's president, Shihab bin Tariq, has offered to cover the cost of tickets. The winner of this two-legged tie will face the victor of the matchup between East Bengal and Arkadag, the latter making its AFC debut.
Arab Times
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al Arabi seeks to finish the job against Al Seeb in Muscat
KUWAIT CITY, March 6: The Al Arabi Club delegation is set to depart for Muscat, Oman, next Monday in preparation for their second-leg clash against Al Seeb in the Asian Challenge Cup quarter-finals. The match is scheduled for next Wednesday. In the first-leg encounter at Jaber Al Mubarak Stadium, Al Arabi secured a 1-0 victory thanks to Bandar Al Salamah's stoppage-time goal. Al Arabi head coach Nasser Al Shatti described the one-goal win as convincing, emphasizing the strength of Al Seeb, which features 10 international players. He also highlighted his team's performance despite the absence of a natural striker. Moroccan forward Hamza Khaba played the final 15 minutes of the match. Al Shatti praised his players' determination and expressed confidence in their ability to deliver a strong performance in Muscat. He noted that the tie remains open, but Al Arabi will fight to secure qualification and bring joy to their fans. Regarding officiating, Al Shatti welcomed the use of VAR technology in the Challenge Cup and other AFC tournaments. Al Seeb player Ahmed Al-Khamisi acknowledged Al Arabi's home advantage but remained hopeful that his team could turn the tie around in the return leg to advance to the semi-finals. The winner of the Al Arabi vs. Al Seeb clash will face either East Bengal (India), the 2024 Indian Super Cup champion, or Arkadag (Turkmenistan), who is making its debut in AFC competitions.
