MUSCAT: Saham and Al Amerat recorded further victories in the 2026-27 Under-17 Basketball League, with Saham defeating Qurayat 48-14 and Al Amerat overcoming Salalah 59-36.
The two matches were played at the indoor arenas of Seeb and Al Amal clubs, with Saham producing a dominant defensive display in the first encounter before Al Amerat maintained their strong form against Salalah.
Saham controlled their match against Qurayat from the opening whistle, using disciplined defence and quick transitions into attack to establish an early advantage. Their pressure disrupted Qurayat’s attempts to build attacking moves and severely limited their opportunities around the basket.
A dominant opening quarter saw Saham score 19 unanswered points, giving them firm control of the contest from the outset.
Qurayat managed to open their account during the second period, but Saham continued to dictate the tempo. They added six points while restricting their opponents to two, taking a commanding 25-2 lead into the half-time break.
Saham maintained their superiority after the interval and won the third quarter 12-5. Although Qurayat showed some improvement in attack, they remained unable to significantly reduce the deficit.
The fourth quarter followed a similar pattern, with Saham adding another 11 points to Qurayat’s seven. That completed a comfortable 48-14 victory by a margin of 34 points.
AL AMERAT SEE OFF SALALAH
In the second encounter, Al Amerat delivered a composed all-round performance to defeat Salalah 59-36.
Al Amerat held the advantage for most of the match, benefiting from strong teamwork, efficient finishing and the ability to maintain their lead despite Salalah’s improvement during the closing period.
They made a positive start and won the opening quarter 15-6 before raising their attacking output in the second period. Al Amerat scored 19 points while holding Salalah to seven, building a substantial 34-13 advantage by half-time.
Their dominance continued after the interval as they added another 17 points during the third quarter. Salalah improved their attacking return and scored 12, but Al Amerat remained firmly in control with a 51-25 lead heading into the final period.
Salalah produced their best spell of the match during the fourth quarter and outscored Al Amerat 11-8. However, the deficit created across the opening three periods proved too large to overcome.
Al Amerat managed the closing stages effectively and completed a convincing 59-36 victory, further strengthening their position in the league competition.
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