04-03-2025
Seeb, Al Salam triumph in five-set OVL thrillers
Muscat: In an exciting round of the Oman First Division Volleyball League qualifiers finals, the competition witnessed two highly competitive matches. Seeb secured a hard-fought victory over Al Bashayer 3-2, while Al Salam managed to edge past Majees with the same result.
At the main hall of Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, Seeb and Al Bashayer delivered a gripping match full of dramatic twists. Al Bashayer started strong, dominating the first set with a commanding 25-12 victory. However, Seeb quickly regained their balance and imposed their rhythm in the second set, securing an overwhelming 25-11 win.
In the third set, Al Bashayer reasserted their dominance, relying on powerful serves and fast attacks from the flanks, which unsettled Seeb's defence. After a series of exchanged points, Al Bashayer managed to clinch the set 25-16 in a tense finish.
As the competition intensified, Seeb entered the fourth set with a different tactical approach, strengthening their blocking and diversifying offensive play between quick sets and back-row attacks. This strategy paid off as Seeb won the set 25-21, forcing a decisive fifth set.
In the final set, Seeb showed greater composure, taking an early lead. However, Al Bashayer fought back, narrowing the gap and keeping the score tight until the closing moments. Ultimately, Seeb's experience, particularly in serving and powerful spikes, made the difference, as they secured the set 16-14. This crucial victory propelled Seeb to the top of the league standings with seven points, while Al Bashayer remained in fourth place with just one point.
Al Salam and Majees players in action.
AL SALAM PREVAIL OVER MAJEES
In another thrilling encounter held at Sohar Sports Complex, Al Salam secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Majees in a match that remained fiercely contested until the final moments.
Majees started the match strongly, capitalising on Al Salam's struggles in attack and serving, sealing the first set with a commanding 25-15 win. However, Al Salam quickly regained their composure and delivered a more structured defensive and offensive performance in the second set, claiming a 25-19 victory to level the match.
The excitement continued into the third set, where Majees once again regained their advantage, securing the set 25-19, reaffirming the close competition between the two teams. However, Al Salam demonstrated great determination in the fourth set, establishing control with strong blocking and effective attacks, winning 25-18 to force a decisive fifth set.
In the final set, the intensity between the teams escalated, but Al Salam proved to be the stronger side in the crucial moments, sealing the set 15-9 and earning a valuable victory that strengthened their position in the league standings.
With this win, Al Salam raised their tally to five points, moving into second place, while Majees, also with five points, settled for third place.
