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Observer
6 days ago
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Ahli Sidab crowned U18 Hockey League champions
Muscat, Aug 13 Ahli Sidab Club were crowned champions of the 2025 U18 Hockey League after delivering a dominant attacking display in the final, defeating Seeb Club with a resounding 10-1 victory, leaving the latter to settle for second place. In the third-place playoff, Al Ittihad Club edged past Masirah Club 1-0 to claim the bronze medal. In the individual awards, Abbas al Noufli from Masirah was named the league's top scorer with 10 goals, while Issa al Raisi from Seeb won the best goalkeeper award and Saad al Fazari from Ahli Sidab was chosen as the best player of the tournament. The closing ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr Marwan al Juma, Chairman of the Oman Hockey Association, at the Hockey Oman Stadium in Al Amerat, where he crowned the winning teams and honoured the outstanding players. The final match started at a high tempo, with Ahli Sidab imposing their dominance from the opening minutes. Said al Fazari opened the scoring in the third minute, followed by a second goal from Rashid al Alawi via a penalty corner in the ninth minute. Despite Seeb's efforts to respond, including shots from Abdulkarim al Balushi and Al Yazan al Balushi, the first quarter ended with Ahli Sidab leading 2-0. In the second quarter, Seeb pressed forward in search of a goal, but a quick counterattack led by Eyad al Alawi brought the third goal. Said al Fazari then scored his second in the 20th minute, followed by a fifth from Maitham al Wahaibi in the 27th and a sixth from Saad al Fazari in the 30th minute, giving Ahli Sidab a comfortable 6-0 lead by half-time. The third quarter saw Ahli Sidab maintain their attacking superiority, with Said al Fazari completing his hat-trick in the 34th minute and Rashid al Alawi netting the eighth in the 38th minute, keeping the team firmly ahead at 8-0. Early in the final quarter, Al Yazan al Balushi scored Seeb's only goal, but Saad al Fazari quickly responded with a ninth goal from a penalty corner in the 52nd minute. Mohammed al Nasri then sealed the scoring with the 10th goal, ending the match 10-1 and confirming Ahli Sidab as champions. Al Ittihad and Masirah players in action. Al Ittihad secured third place in a tightly contested match against Masirah that remained goalless for two quarters. Masirah threatened through Abbas al Noufli, Hassan al Balushi and Al Fadl al Noufli, but Al Ittihad replied with organised attacks and strong goalkeeping. The breakthrough came in the third quarter when Omair Awad scored the only goal of the game from a precise through-pass. Despite Masirah's persistent pressure in the final quarter, Al Ittihad held on for a valuable victory that earned them the bronze medal. KEY FIXTURE Ahmed al Darmaki, Board Member of the OHA, affirmed that the conclusion of the U18 League was a great success, noting that the competition is a key fixture in the association's calendar and a vital part of its strategy to prepare national teams and build a solid foundation for the future. He emphasised that the league offers an ideal opportunity to identify promising talent and select players for the national U18 team for upcoming competitions, adding that focusing on this age group is the first step in developing the sport and sustaining achievements. Al Darmaki also highlighted the association's commitment to monitoring player performance through coaching staff who assess physical, technical and psychological skills, creating both individual and team training plans to enhance abilities. He stressed that work with these players continues beyond the league through training camps and development programmes, a strategy that he said contributed significantly to the senior national team's success in winning the Asian Hockey Federation Cup this year, with many players coming from these programmes.
Observer
11-08-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Al Ittihad edge Seeb, Ahli Sidab draw Masirah in 3rd round of Hockey League
MUSCAT, AUG 10 Al Ittihad secured a valuable 2-1 victory over Seeb in their match at the Oman Hockey Stadium in Al Amerat, as part of the third round of the final stages of the U-18 Hockey League. The match began at a balanced pace in the first quarter, with Abdullah bin Salem standing out for Al Ittihad through several attacking attempts, while Seeb's most notable chance came from Al Yazan al Balushi. The first quarter ended goalless. In the second quarter, Al Ittihad asserted their dominance, controlling the flow of play. Seeb had a few attempts to score but were unable to convert. In the 29th minute, Al Ittihad was awarded a penalty corner, which Yassin Medhat Mohammed converted to give his side the lead. The quarter ended with Al Ittihad ahead 1-0. The third quarter saw Seeb repeatedly try to equalise, the closest being a shot from Laith al Nabhani that went just wide of the right post. However, Al Ittihad capitalised on a quick counterattack, earning a second penalty corner. Once again, Yassin Medhat found the net in the 39th minute, doubling the lead to 2-0. Early in the final quarter, Laith al Nabhani gave Seeb hope by scoring to make it 2-1. The game intensified in the closing minutes as Seeb pressed hard for an equaliser, but Al Ittihad's defence and goalkeeper held firm to seal an important win. Ahli Sidab and Masirah played out a dramatic 2-2 draw The first quarter began at a fast pace with both sides exchanging attacks. Ahli Sidab's danger came mainly through Saad al Fazari and Maytham al Wahaibi, while Masirah's most threatening moves were led by Al Qasim al Shaidi and Fadhl al Noufali. Both defences and goalkeepers were solid, keeping the score 0-0 at the end of the quarter. In the second quarter, Ahli Sidab took clear control of possession and limited Masirah's attacks. In the 21st minute, Saad al Fazari converted his team's dominance into the opening goal with a smart finish inside the circle. Masirah tried to level the score through counterattacks, but the half ended with Ahli Sidab leading 1-0. The third quarter saw Masirah's coach, Ahmed al Noufali, implement a tactical shift that quickly paid off. His side earned a penalty corner in the 32nd minute, which Fadhl al Noufali converted to equalise. Masirah maintained their pressure, and just two minutes later, Khazraj bin Sbeit al Mashrafi scored to put them ahead 2-1 at the end of the quarter. In the final quarter, Ahli Sidab pushed forward relentlessly for an equaliser, while Masirah defended with determination. In the dying seconds, Masirah's defence committed a foul that led to a penalty corner. Maytham al Wahaibi executed it perfectly to secure a late equaliser, ending the match 2-2 in a dramatic fashion that kept both teams in contention for the title. At the end of the third round, Al Ittihad topped the standings with 6 points, followed by Ahli Sidab in second place with 5 points, Masirah in third with 4 points, and Seeb in fourth with 1 point. Based on these results, the first semi-final will see Al Ittihad face Seeb, while the second semi-final will feature a strong clash between Ahli Sidab and Masirah, with both matches deciding the finalists for the championship.
