Oman Club in must-win match against Kuwait SC
Oman's Asad al Hasani and his teammates will work hard to secure slot in the semis of the Gulf event as they are hosting the event and getting support from their fans. Oman Club managed to earn two points from one win against Dibba Al Huson by 29-26 and they lost against Qatar's Al Arabi by 30-20 on Monday night.
Oman Club managed to earn two points from one win against Dibba Al Huson.
Mohammed bin Said al Azzan, Oman Club's assistant coach, said that the team is fully prepared to give their best against Kuwait SC. "Our goal is to perform much better in this game than in the previous two. The tactical instructions to the players focus on patience, maintaining concentration, capitalising on opponents' mistakes and strengthening our defence," he said.
On the other hand, Kuwait SC will aim to boost their last 34-22 victory over Dibba Al Huson. A win against Oman Club would secure their place in the next stage. "Oman Club is a strong rival and well balanced team with top players including the Bahraini professional player. We must use our positive momentum and learn from our mistakes in the loss to Al Arabi," coach Haitham al Rashidi said.
Qatar's Al Arabi already secured a semifinal spot after consecutive victories over Dibba Al Huson and Oman Club. They will now seek a third straight win to confirm their dominance in Group B and build momentum for the semifinals.
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