Ahli Sidab, Salalah register wins in OHL
Published: 05:05 PM,May 08,2025 | EDITED : 09:05 PM,May 08,2025
Salalah and Al Nasr players fight for the ball during the Oman Hockey League match.
MUSCAT, MAY 8
Ahli Sidab earned a thrilling 4–3 victory over Al Amerat in a high-intensity preliminary round match of the Oman Hockey League, held at the Hockey Oman Stadium in Al Amerat.
The match began evenly, with both sides exchanging chances from the opening minutes. Ahli Sidab's most notable opportunity came through Rashad al Fazari, who posed a constant threat in Al Amerat's circle. Meanwhile, Ayman Faraj nearly gave Al Amerat the lead with a one-on-one chance, but his shot narrowly missed the post, ending the first quarter in a goalless draw.
Ahli Sidab started the second quarter with slight dominance, capitalising on it in the 22nd minute as Rashad al Fazari skillfully converted a penalty corner to put his team ahead. Al Amerat pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but Ahli Sidab’s goalkeeper and defence held firm, keeping the score at 1–0 by the end of the second quarter.
The intensity rose in the third quarter, with Al Amerat levelling the score in the 35th minute through Ahmed al Noufali, who scored from a penalty corner. However, Ahli Sidab responded almost instantly, regaining the lead just a minute later when Khalid al Shoaibi converted another penalty corner, making it 2–1.
Al Amerat continued their offensive efforts and managed to equalise once more in the 41st minute through Ayman Faraj, who finished a well-organised attack, ending the third quarter tied at 2–2.
The final quarter brought even more drama. In the 57th minute, Ahli Sidab was awarded a penalty stroke, which Ammar al Shoaibi confidently slotted home to make it 3–2. Just a minute later, Laith al Wahaibi added a fourth goal from a swift counter-attack.
Al Amerat managed to reduce the deficit before the final whistle when Elias al Noufali scored from a penalty stroke, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide, as Ahli Sidab held on for a 4–3 win.
SALALAH EDGE AL NASR
In another match held at the hockey field in the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah, Salalah Club claimed their first win of the tournament with a narrow 1–0 victory over Al Nasr.
The game started cautiously, with neither team creating any clear-cut chances in the first quarter, which ended in a goalless stalemate. The second quarter followed a similar pattern, despite timid attempts from Salalah through Mohammed al Toubi, while Al Nasr’s Khalid al Ajmi came close but failed to find the net.
The third quarter saw little change, as both teams continued to play conservatively, with minimal attacking threat.
In the final quarter, Salalah showed greater intent and managed to break the deadlock in the 51st minute when Saleh scored the only goal of the match. The goal earned Salalah three valuable points, sealing a 1–0 win over Al Nasr.
Ahli Sidab earned a thrilling 4–3 victory over Al Amerat in a high-intensity preliminary round match of the Oman Hockey League, held at the Hockey Oman Stadium in Al Amerat.
The match began evenly, with both sides exchanging chances from the opening minutes. Ahli Sidab's most notable opportunity came through Rashad al Fazari, who posed a constant threat in Al Amerat's circle. Meanwhile, Ayman Faraj nearly gave Al Amerat the lead with a one-on-one chance, but his shot narrowly missed the post, ending the first quarter in a goalless draw.
Ahli Sidab started the second quarter with slight dominance, capitalising on it in the 22nd minute as Rashad al Fazari skillfully converted a penalty corner to put his team ahead. Al Amerat pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but Ahli Sidab’s goalkeeper and defence held firm, keeping the score at 1–0 by the end of the second quarter.
The intensity rose in the third quarter, with Al Amerat levelling the score in the 35th minute through Ahmed al Noufali, who scored from a penalty corner. However, Ahli Sidab responded almost instantly, regaining the lead just a minute later when Khalid al Shoaibi converted another penalty corner, making it 2–1.
Al Amerat continued their offensive efforts and managed to equalise once more in the 41st minute through Ayman Faraj, who finished a well-organised attack, ending the third quarter tied at 2–2.
The final quarter brought even more drama. In the 57th minute, Ahli Sidab was awarded a penalty stroke, which Ammar al Shoaibi confidently slotted home to make it 3–2. Just a minute later, Laith al Wahaibi added a fourth goal from a swift counter-attack.
Al Amerat managed to reduce the deficit before the final whistle when Elias al Noufali scored from a penalty stroke, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide, as Ahli Sidab held on for a 4–3 win.
SALALAH EDGE AL NASR
In another match held at the hockey field in the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah, Salalah Club claimed their first win of the tournament with a narrow 1–0 victory over Al Nasr.
The game started cautiously, with neither team creating any clear-cut chances in the first quarter, which ended in a goalless stalemate. The second quarter followed a similar pattern, despite timid attempts from Salalah through Mohammed al Toubi, while Al Nasr’s Khalid al Ajmi came close but failed to find the net.
The third quarter saw little change, as both teams continued to play conservatively, with minimal attacking threat.
In the final quarter, Salalah showed greater intent and managed to break the deadlock in the 51st minute when Saleh scored the only goal of the match. The goal earned Salalah three valuable points, sealing a 1–0 win over Al Nasr.