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Observer
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Observer
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.
Observer
02-03-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Seeb and Al Salam clinch win in Oman Volleyball League
MUSCAT, MARCH 1 Al Seeb clinched a hard-fought victory against Majees with a 3-2 scoreline in an exciting encounter held on Friday, as part of the final qualifiers for the Oman Volleyball League (OVL). The match took place at the main hall of Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher. The game witnessed an outstanding performance from Seeb players, with Mahmoud al Saadi, Ahmed al Toubi, Saud al Maamari, and Ismail Al Haidi standing out. On the other side, Majees' duo Ibrahim al Mazini and Pakistani professional Imal delivered an impressive performance, contributing significantly to their team's strong showing. The match began with Majees taking control early on, capitalising on Imal's powerful spikes and Al Mazini's precise serves and defensive coverage. Majees gradually extended their lead, exploiting Seeb's defensive errors to claim the first set 25-19. In the second set, Seeb responded strongly, regaining balance and improving their defensive organisation. The team relied on an offensive duo of Mahmoud Al Saadi and Ahmed Al Toubi, who formed a formidable presence at the net, supported by Saud al Maamari in back-row attacks. Additionally, Seeb's effective serving disrupted Majees' defence, allowing them to dominate the set and win it 25-18, levelling the match at 1-1. Majees bounced back in the third set, with Imal continuing his stellar performance in attack and Al Mazini excelling in blocking. This dominance helped Majees secure the set 25-17, regaining the lead at 2-1.
