MUSCAT, NOV 12
Qurayat made history by clinching their maiden Oman Hockey League title after defeating Al Amerat 3-2, while Seeb secured the Jindal Hockey League crown with a 3-1 victory over Al Ittihad, as both competitions concluded at the Hockey Oman Stadium in Al Amerat on Wednesday evening.
The closing ceremony was held under the auspices of Amjad bin Iqbal al Lawati, Chief Corporate Services Officer at Bank Dhofar, in the presence of Dr Marwan bin Juma al Juma, Chairman of the Oman Hockey Association (OHA), alongside club chairmen and officials.
Al Amerat reached the final unbeaten, defeating Masirah and Sohar 7-0 each and Al Ittihad 6-0, before overcoming Salalah 3-0 in the semifinals, scoring 23 goals without conceding.
Qurayat thrashed Al Suwaiq 17-0, defeated Seeb 3-0 and drew with Salalah 0-0 before advancing past Sohar following a 1-1 semi final draw.
Seeb reached the Jindal final after beating Masirah 7-0 in the semifinals, following a win over Al Suwaiq 5-1, a draw with Salalah 2-2 and a defeat to Qurayat 0-3. Al Ittihad advanced by defeating Al Suwaiq 3-1, after beating Masirah 4-0 and losing to Sohar 2-3 and Al Amerat 0-6.
QURAYAT OVERCOME AL AMERAT
Al Amerat opened the scoring in the 18th minute through Rashad al Fazari, who converted a penalty corner to secure a 1-0 half-time lead.
Qurayat equalised in the 32nd minute through Sanad al Fazari from a penalty corner before Asaad al Qasmi struck from another penalty corner in the 42nd minute to make it 2-1.
Al Amerat responded through Fahad bin Hussain al Lawati, who converted a penalty corner in the 43rd minute to level the score at 2-2.
However, Aseel al Maani scored the decisive goal from open play in the 56th minute, securing Qurayat's historic 3-2 victory.
Four of the five goals came from penalty corners, while Al Maani's late winner was the only field goal, ending Al Amerat's unbeaten run.
SEEB SECURE JINDAL TITLE
Under coach Hani bin Mubarak al Kulaibi, Seeb defeated Al Ittihad 3-1, with Khalid Waleed scoring twice.
Waleed opened the scoring from open play in the 21st minute before Yaseen Medhat equalised for Al Ittihad in the 34th minute.
Waleed restored Seeb's lead in the 43rd minute, completing his brace, before Abdulwaheed Ashraf converted a penalty stroke in the 58th minute to seal the victory.
Al Ittihad finished runners-up, while Al Suwaiq secured third place after defeating Masirah 4-1. Salalah claimed third place in the Oman Hockey League following a 4-1 victory over Sohar.
INDIVIDUAL HONOURS
Al Amerat's Rashad al Fazari was named Best Player of the League, while Seeb's Khalid al Hasani claimed the Top Scorer award.
Qurayat's Ahmed al Naabi received the Best Goalkeeper award, while team-mate Rashid al Alawi was named Best Emerging Player.
The competitions featured eight clubs: Qurayat, Al Amerat, Seeb, Al Ittihad, Sohar, Salalah, Al Suwaiq and Masirah.
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