Oman, Al Amerat set up Handball Super Cup final

MUSCAT, NOV 9
Oman Club and Al Amerat will meet in Wednesday’s Handball Super Cup final after securing contrasting victories in their semifinal matches at the main hall of Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher on Sunday.
Al Amerat defeated Nizwa 30-21, while Oman Club edged Seeb 26-25 following a penalty shootout after the match ended 23-23 in regulation time.
The final, scheduled at the same venue on November 11, will be held under the auspices of Saif bin Hilal al Hosni, General Manager of Microsoft in Oman and Bahrain.
The sixth edition of the competition features four clubs competing in a knockout format, with the semifinal winners advancing to the title decider. The Super Cup traditionally marks the opening of the senior men's handball season in Oman ahead of the First Division League and Federation Cup.
OMAN CLUB SURVIVE SEEB CHALLENGE
Oman Club had to withstand a strong fight from Seeb in the first semifinal before securing their place in the title decider.
Oman Club held a narrow 13-11 advantage at half-time and maintained their lead for much of the second period. However, Seeb fought back in the closing stages and managed to level the score at 23-23, forcing the match into penalty throws.
Oman Club held their nerve to win the shootout 3-2, sealing a hard-fought 26-25 victory and keeping their hopes of retaining the trophy alive.
AL AMERAT CRUISE INTO FINAL
In the second semifinal, Al Amerat delivered a convincing performance to overcome Nizwa by nine goals and secure the other final berth.
Al Amerat established early control and built an 18-10 lead by half-time, with their attacking players finding the net regularly and putting Nizwa under pressure.
Despite Nizwa's attempts to reduce the deficit after the break, Al Amerat maintained their advantage through the experience of Asaad al Hasani, Nasr al Tamimi and Salah al Dighaishi.
Nizwa struggled to break through Al Amerat's defensive line, allowing the winners to preserve their comfortable lead and close out the match 30-21.
SUPER CUP FINAL HISTORY
Wednesday's final presents contrasting ambitions for the two clubs. Oman Club, the defending champions, will be looking to retain the trophy and add to their record of three Super Cup titles, having previously won the competition in 2017-18, 2024-25 and 2025-26.
Al Amerat, meanwhile, will be aiming to claim their first-ever Super Cup crown after an impressive rise last season, when they won the Ministry Shield and Second Division League.
Muscat Club are the other multiple winners in the competition's history, having lifted the trophy twice, in 2018-19 and 2019-20.
For Oman Club, the final also offers an important opportunity to build momentum ahead of their participation in the Gulf Clubs Championship later this month.