Seeb and Al Salam clinch win in Oman Volleyball League
Al Seeb clinched a hard-fought victory against Majees with a 3-2 scoreline in an exciting encounter held on Friday, as part of the final qualifiers for the Oman Volleyball League (OVL). The match took place at the main hall of Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher.
The game witnessed an outstanding performance from Seeb players, with Mahmoud al Saadi, Ahmed al Toubi, Saud al Maamari, and Ismail Al Haidi standing out. On the other side, Majees' duo Ibrahim al Mazini and Pakistani professional Imal delivered an impressive performance, contributing significantly to their team's strong showing.
The match began with Majees taking control early on, capitalising on Imal's powerful spikes and Al Mazini's precise serves and defensive coverage. Majees gradually extended their lead, exploiting Seeb's defensive errors to claim the first set 25-19.
In the second set, Seeb responded strongly, regaining balance and improving their defensive organisation. The team relied on an offensive duo of Mahmoud Al Saadi and Ahmed Al Toubi, who formed a formidable presence at the net, supported by Saud al Maamari in back-row attacks. Additionally, Seeb's effective serving disrupted Majees' defence, allowing them to dominate the set and win it 25-18, levelling the match at 1-1.
Majees bounced back in the third set, with Imal continuing his stellar performance in attack and Al Mazini excelling in blocking. This dominance helped Majees secure the set 25-17, regaining the lead at 2-1.
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