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Times of Oman
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Seeb crowned champion of Oman Professional League 2024-25
Muscat: Al-Seeb Club celebrated its Oman Professional League title victory for the 2024/2025 season following its final-round match against Al-Nasr, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Al-Seeb had already secured the championship in the previous round after defeating Al-Rustaq 1-0, maintaining a six-point lead over Al-Nahda, the second-place team. The final round also saw Saham defeat Sur 2-1, Bahla edge past Al-Shabab 4-3, Sohar win against Oman Club 2-0, Al-Nahda beat Al-Rustaq 2-0, and Al-Khaboura triumph over Ibri 1-0. At the conclusion of the league, Al-Seeb finished first with 51 points, followed by Al-Nahda with 47 points, and Oman Club in third place with 39 points. Al-Khaboura secured fourth place with 31 points. Meanwhile, Ibri was officially relegated to the First Division League, having ended the season with 20 points, joining Sur, which also failed to secure enough results to remain in the top tier.
Observer
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Al Khabourah stun Oman Club; Bahla and Saham shine
MUSCAT, APRIL 23 Al Khabourah clinched an exciting 3-2 win over Oman Club in the round 19 of Omantel League at the Seeb Sports Stadium on Tuesday. The match began with an aggressive approach from Oman Club, aiming for an early goal. However, the game quickly turned into an even contest between both sides. Al Khabourah's best chance in the first half came in the 18th minute when Ahmed al Riyami went one-on-one with the goalkeeper, only to be denied by a brilliant save. This was followed by a dangerous header from captain Rashid al Hosani that went over the bar. On the other end, Mahmood al Hassani missed a clear chance for Oman Club in the 38th minute. Al Khabourah eventually opened the scoring in the 41st minute through Ahmed al Riyami, who capitalised on a defensive error. In the second half, Oman Club quickly got back into the game with an equaliser in the 51st minute, scored by Azan al Tamimi, who followed up a rebound off the goalkeeper. Mohammed Lamine Dia restored Al Khabourah's lead in the 67th minute. However, Daniel Etor brought Oman Club level again in the 78th minute with a well-taken free kick by Mohammed al Maashari. In the dying minutes, substitute Noah al Araimi sealed the win for Al Khabourah, scoring from a defensive scramble inside the box. The referee added five minutes of stoppage time, but no further goals were scored, and the match ended 3-2 in favour of Al Khabourah. With this victory, Al Khabourah raised their tally to 25 points and climbed to fifth place in the standings, while Oman Club remained at 35 points in third place, suffering a significant blow in the title race. SAHAM HOLD AL NAHDA Saham started strongly and opened the scoring in the ninth minute through their Nigerian professional Adeniji Babatunde. Al Nahda responded with an equaliser by Harib al Saadi in the 36th minute, ending the first half at 1-1. In the second half, Al Hajj Malik gave Al Nahda the lead in the 49th minute, but Saham fought back and equalised through Bassam al Saadi in the 78th minute, with both teams sharing the spoils. With this result, Al Nahda moved to 40 points in second place, missing a chance to close the gap on league leaders Seeb. Meanwhile, Saham reached 22 points and sit in seventh place. BAHLA EDGE AL RUSTAQ Bahla secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Al Rustaq at the Al Rustaq Sports Complex. The lone goal came from Bahla's Loke Vimke. With this win, Bahla moved up to 22 points, escaping the relegation zone and climbing to ninth place. Al Rustaq, on the other hand, remained at 20 points and fell back into the danger zone, sharing the same points total with Ibri but holding 10th place on goal difference.
Observer
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Al Rustaq triumph over Sur in OL
Muscat: Al Rustaq claimed a precious 1-0 victory over Sur, as part of the 18th round of the Omantel League on Tuesday. Al Rustaq dominated most of the first half and threatened Sur's goal with several attempts from Laith al Adawi and Ernest. The breakthrough came in the 36th minute when Al Adawi scored with a header following a precise cross from Ernest. Sur attempted to respond through counter-attacks but lacked effectiveness, ending the first half with Al Rustaq in the lead. In the second half, both teams continued to press ahead. Sur had a notable chance in the 55th minute, and Al Rustaq responded with a shot over the bar in the 60th minute. Both coaches made substitutions to bolster their attacks. Abdullah al Mushaikhi and Aysar al Alawi stood out for Sur but couldn't change the result. The match ended with Al Rustaq taking all three points. With this win, Al Rustaq raised their tally to 20 points, moving up to eighth place and distancing themselves from relegation danger. Sur remained on 13 points, remaining among the favourites for relegation. Sohar and Al Khabourah players fight for the ball. SOHAR, AL KHABOURAH SHARE POINTS Sohar and Al Khabourah played to a 1-1 draw at Al Rustaq Sports Complex as part of the Omantel League. The first half saw a moderate level of play with both sides attempting to break the deadlock. The best chances came from a long-range effort by Mohsin Jawhar that sailed over the crossbar in the ninth minute, and a dangerous header from Rashid al Hosani that was brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Fayez al Rushaidi in the 25th minute. Despite Al Khabourah's relative dominance in aerial balls, Sohar opened the scoring in the 41st minute through Saud al Muqbali, who finished from a cross, ending the half 1-0 in Sohar's favour. Al Khabourah came out strongly in the second half and pressed for an equaliser, which came in the 51st minute via a header from Mohammed Lami off a cross. Both teams continued to trade attacks, but neither could secure the win, even with six minutes of added time, ending the game in a 1-1 draw. Sohar's draw brings them to 18 points, slipping to 11th place, while Al Khabourah climb to 22 points in fifth place. SAHAM, IBRI DRAW 2-2 Saham and Ibri battled to a 2-2 draw at the Sur Sports Complex. Ibri had a slight upper hand in the first half and scored an early goal in the ninth minute through Yousef al Khalili. They maintained their lead into half-time. In the second half, Saham responded strongly. Nigerian striker Adeniji Babatunde equalised in the 48th minute and scored again in the 72nd to give Saham a 2-1 lead. However, Ibri reacted quickly and levelled the score just two minutes later with a goal by Viston Abdul. The draw puts Saham at 21 points in sixth place, while Ibri climb to 20 points in ninth place.
Observer
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Saham stun Al Khabourah in last 16 of OL
MUSCAT, MARCH 9 Saham secured an exciting 3-2 victory over Al Khabourah on Saturday at Al Rustaq Sports Complex as part of the 16th round of the Oman Football League. The game started cautiously from both teams, the first chance was in the 6th minute for Saham's Ali al Hashmi, but he failed to capitalise. Al Khabourah responded with attacking pressure, as Bashar al Balushi fired a powerful shot in the 13th minute, brilliantly saved by Saham's goalkeeper. Yusuf Bouabid nearly opened the scoring for Saham in the 15th minute, but his shot narrowly missed the right post. Saham's goalkeeper made a crucial save against a dangerous shot from Joen Karl, while Omar Prince wasted a golden opportunity for Saham with a weak attempt in the 19th minute. The attacking pressure was tie to end first half in a goalless draw. The second half kicked off with a higher tempo, as Al Khabourah took the lead in the 53rd minute through Ahmed al Riyami, who capitalised on defensive confusion inside the box. However, Saham responded quickly, earning a penalty that was successfully converted by Algerian Rashid Aït in the 57th minute, bringing the game back to level terms. Saham continued pressing and managed to take the lead in the 62nd minute through Adeniji. Al Khabourah intensified their attacks, attempting to break through the wings and central areas, but Saham's goalkeeper, Hassan al Buraiki, showcased brilliant saves, especially in the final minutes. As stoppage time began, Adeniji struck again in the 93rd minute, finishing off a swift counterattack to extend Saham's lead. Al Khabourah's Mohamed Lamine managed to reduce the deficit in the 95th minute, but it was too late to change the outcome, as Saham secured a valuable 3-2 win. With this victory, Saham climbed to 20 points, advancing to sixth place on goal difference ahead of Al Nasr, who sits in fifth. Meanwhile, Al Khabourah remained at 21 points, holding onto fourth place without change.
Observer
07-02-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Al Shabab edge Al Nasr in HM Cup semis
Muscat: Seeb and visiting Saham ended their match in a goalless draw while Al Shabab posted a 1-0 win over Al Nasr in the semifinal first-leg games of the His Majesty's Cup football championship late on Thursday. At Seeb Sports Stadium, Saham approached the game with a well organised defensive strategy and managed to impose their rhythm on the match, which lacked dangerous opportunities on both sides for most of its duration. This result contradicted expectations, which anticipated a more intense and thrilling encounter. The first half was evenly contested, with both teams exchanging control over the game. Seeb attempted to assert their dominance and created several scoring opportunities, but Sohar's solid defence and the brilliance of goalkeeper Hassan al Buraiki kept the hosts at bay. The most notable chance came in the 12th minute when Omar al Fazari fired a shot, but it lacked power and accuracy, making it an easy save for Al Buraiki. On the other hand, Saham relied on quick counter-attacks but failed to pose a real threat to Seeb's goal. The half ended with neither side managing to break the deadlock. In the second half, Seeb maintained their attacking pressure, utilising various offensive approaches, but Sohar's disciplined defensive organization made it difficult for the home team to find the net. Seeb had a dangerous opportunity in the 58th minute when Ali al Busaidy unleashed a powerful shot that went just wide of the post. Meanwhile, Saham continued with their counter-attacking strategy and almost snatched the lead in the 65th minute when Abdullah al Marikhi delivered a precise cross to Marwan al Ghafri, whose shot narrowly missed the target. With this draw, the decisive outcome is postponed to the highly anticipated second leg, scheduled for February 15 at Sohar Sports Complex, where both teams will battle for a spot in the final in a match that leaves no room for sharing points. Seeb and Saham players in action. Al Shabab Secures Crucial Win Al Shabab claimed a valuable 1-0 win over Al Nasr in their semifinal first leg clash at Al Saada Sports Complex, taking an important step towards the final of the His Majesty the Sultan's Cup. Al Nasr entered the match benefiting from home advantage and crowd support, dominating the first half. However, Al Shabab's well-organised defence successfully prevented them from finding the back of the net. The opening half saw few clear-cut chances, as both teams played cautiously, resulting in a goalless draw by half-time. At the start of the second half, Al Shabab came out strong and nearly opened the scoring in the first minute through a powerful strike from Ahed al Hadaifi, but the crossbar denied him. Al Nasr quickly responded with a dangerous header from Marwan Taib in the 48th minute, but Al Shabab's goalkeeper Abdulmalik al Badri made a brilliant save. Both teams continued to exchange possession without creating real goal scoring opportunities until the 64th minute when Hatim al Rushdi fired a surprise shot that was expertly saved by Ibrahim al Rushdi. As time progressed, Al Nasr began retreating defensively, allowing Al Shabab to increase their offensive pressure. This pressure paid off in the 76th minute when Hatim al Rushdi delivered a precise cross that Brazilian forward Johnson Lima headed into the net, securing the only goal of the match. Al Nasr pushed forward in search of an equaliser in the closing minutes, but Al Shabab maintained their composure and held onto their lead until the final whistle. With this victory, Al Shabab now hold a strong position ahead of the second leg, which will be played on their home ground on February 15, giving them an advantage in the race for a place in the final.
