26-04-2025
Al Salam, Seeb reach the 1st Division OVL final
SUHAR, APRIL 26
Al Salam and Seeb have qualified for the final match of the 2024/2025 First Division Oman Volleyball League (OVL), which will be held on Monday, May 5, at the Sohar Sports Complex.
Al Salam secured their place in the final after defeating Majees by three sets to one in the match played at the Sohar Sports Complex.
The match witnessed standout performances from Mohammed al Maamari, Khalid al Muqbali, Adam al Jaradi, Graciano and Majid al Shibli for Al Salam, while Majees' notable players included Pakistani player Imal, Hilal al Muqbali and Christian.
Majees started strongly, relying on powerful serves and solid defensive organisation, which allowed them to take an early lead and maintain it, winning the first set 25-20 despite late attempts by Al Salam to close the gap.
In the second set, Al Salam entered more focused and imposed their rhythm thanks to Graciano's attacking moves and Majid al Shibli's powerful serves. The set was closely contested until midway, after which Al Salam pulled ahead to win 25-22 by capitalising on critical points.
During the third set, Al Salam continued to exploit Majees' disorganisation, asserting dominance through a solid block and quick counter-attacks, winning the set 25-21 despite Majees' efforts to recover.
Al Salam maintained full control from the start of the fourth set, taking advantage of Majees' serving and receiving errors, to comfortably win the set 25-18 and the match by three sets to one.
SEEB EDGE AL BASHAYER
On the other side, Seeb booked their spot in the final after an exciting win over Al Bashayer by three sets to two, in a fiercely contested match held at the Nizwa Sports Complex.
Key performers for Al Bashayer included the professional player Islam, along with Mazin al Hashmi and Haitham al Shaqsi, while Seeb's stars were the Russian professional Bogdan, along with Saud al Maamari and Artem.
The first set saw a balanced start between the two sides with point exchanges, but Al Bashayer managed to edge ahead, relying on strong serves and concentrated attacks by Islam and Saman, to win 25-23 despite late resistance from Seeb.
Seeb responded strongly in the second set, implementing a more vibrant playing style with diversified attacks and solid defensive coordination, dominating the set to win 25-19.
Their momentum continued into the third set, with technical superiority evident as Bogdan and Artem excelled in powerful spikes and solid blocks, enabling Seeb to win the set comfortably 25-17.
Al Bashayer showed great fighting spirit in the fourth set, capitalising on Seeb's service and reception errors and won 25-22 after a thrilling end to the set.
The two teams exchanged leads up to the midpoint of the decisive fifth set, but Seeb's players, drawing on their experience in critical moments, clinched the win 15-13, thus advancing to the final.
