Title race heats up as women’s futsal enters decisive phase

Muscat: The second stage of the 2026-27 Women’s Futsal League begins on Saturday with two matches at the Al Amal Club sports hall, marking the start of the decisive phase in the title race.

Masirah will face Al Amerat in the opening match at 4 pm, before Al Bashayer take on Al Shabab at 7 pm. Qurayat, the fifth team to qualify, will have a rest day in the opening round.
Qurayat, Al Amerat, Al Shabab, Masirah and Al Bashayer progressed from the first stage, which was contested in a single round-robin format across two groups. The five qualifiers will now compete in one group, playing each other twice on a home-and-away basis.
The opening round carries added importance as the teams look to make a positive start and establish themselves among the early contenders. With more matches and direct meetings between the strongest sides from both groups, consistency will be crucial throughout the second stage.
The first match brings together two of the most prolific teams from the opening phase. Masirah topped Group Two with nine points after winning all three of their matches. They scored 59 goals and conceded only three, underlining their strength at both ends of the court.
Al Amerat finished second in Group One with nine points, one behind leaders Qurayat. They scored 49 goals and conceded nine during the first stage, producing one of the competition’s strongest attacking records.
Both teams will therefore enter the contest aiming to carry their impressive form into the second stage and secure their first three points in the title race.

 

 

AL BASHAYER MEET AL SHABAB
The evening fixture will see Al Bashayer meet Al Shabab, with both sides seeking a winning start.
Al Bashayer advanced after finishing second in Group Two with six points. They scored 53 goals and conceded only three, earning their place among the five teams still competing for the championship.
Al Shabab qualified as the third-placed team in Group One after collecting five points, scoring 11 goals and conceding 16. The team will look to build on its qualification and improve its results against a new set of opponents during the decisive phase.
The second stage will be played over two rounds, with every team facing the other four clubs twice. The side finishing with the highest points tally will be crowned league champions.
Three points will be awarded for a win and one for a draw, while the losing team will receive no points. The format gives clubs an opportunity to recover from setbacks, but maintaining consistent results across the campaign will remain central to their title hopes.