20-03-2025
Seeb prevail over Majees to keep OVL top spot
MUSCAT: Seeb clinched an exciting 3-2 victory over Majees in a thrilling encounter held on Wednesday evening at Sohar Sports Complex as part of the second round of the final qualifiers for the Oman Volleyball League. The match witnessed a large crowd in attendance.
The first set saw a strong start from Majees scoring three consecutive points, capitalising on Seeb's reception and serving errors. Seeb attempted a comeback, with Saud al Maamari narrowing the gap, but Majees, led by Cristian and Hilal al Muqbali, extended their lead to 13-10. Despite Seeb's late efforts to equalise, Majees secured the set with a narrow 25-23 win after a fierce exchange of points.
Seeb's Saud al Maamari opened the second set with a point, but Majees quickly equalised. Seeb then took control, with Boukdan and Al Saadi leading the attack, though Majees briefly led 5-4. The set remained tight, but Seeb edged ahead 16-14 and held their lead to win 25-23, levelling the match at 1-1.
The third set was fiercely competitive, with Majees making a strong start by scoring two quick points. Seeb responded with points from Ahmed al Toubi and Saud al Maamari, bringing the score to 18-18.
In the crucial moments, Majees capitalised on defensive errors from Seeb, managing to snatch the set with a close 26-24 win, reclaiming the lead in the match.
A Seeb player makes a smash as Majees defend.
Majees carried their momentum into the fourth set, scoring two consecutive points at the start. However, Seeb quickly responded through Ismail al Haidi and Al Jalboobi, levelling the score.
Seeb kept up the pressure, with Boukdan giving them the lead, but Christian equalised for Majees, setting up a tense battle. The teams exchanged points, but Seeb exploited Majees' defensive errors to take a 6-4 lead. With precise attacks and solid defence, Seeb took control and closed the set with a commanding 25-18 victory, forcing the match into a decisive fifth set.
DECISIVE SET
Seeb started the deciding set aggressively, with Saud al Maamari scoring the first point, followed by two additional points from Boukdan and Ismail al Haidi, establishing a 6-2 lead. Majees fought back, cutting the deficit to 8-6, but Seeb did not allow them to complete the comeback.
Seeb maintained their dominance with powerful attacks from Al Jalboobi and Al Maamari, sealing the set 15-10 and claiming a hard-fought victory that solidified their position at the top of the league standings.
With this win, Seeb strengthened their lead in the standings, raising their total to 15 points, while Majees remained in second place with 11 points.
