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Observer
04-07-2025
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- Observer
Oman Volleyball edge Saudi Arabia ahead of West Asia Championship
MUSCAT: The Oman national volleyball team clinched a valuable victory over Saudi Arabia in a closely contested five-set friendly match, winning 3–2. The match is part of the team's intense preparations for the upcoming West Asia Championship scheduled to take place in Manama, Bahrain later this month, The match was full of excitement and rivalry from the start until the tiebreak. The match was filled with excitement and competitiveness from the first serve to the final point. Saudi Arabia took the first set 25–23 with strong serves that disrupted Oman's blocking. Oman responded dominantly in the second set, led by the attacking duo Saud al Maamari and Ismail al Haidi, to win 25–17. In the third set, Saudi Arabia capitalised on Oman's receiving errors and powerful attacks to claim it 25–15. However, Oman bounced back in the fourth set with standout performances from Khamis al Amri in defence and Younis al Amri in attack, narrowly winning 29–27. The Oman team blocked the Saudi attack In the decisive fifth set, Oman showed remarkable fighting spirit. Despite Saudi Arabia's early lead, a clever point from Adam al Jalboobi turned the tide and Oman sealed the set 15–12, securing the overall victory. The team is set to continue its friendly series, facing Saudi Arabia again on Saturday evening at 7:00 PM at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher. Two more matches are scheduled for Sunday and Tuesday. Assistant coach Humaid al Maqbali commented that, "Some players didn't meet expectations, which is normal at this stage of preparation". "However, we were encouraged by the strong comeback from the bench and the team's determination in the fifth set," he added. Omani players are pressing forward to score "All players participated in the match, continuing the rotation policy initiated during the Cairo training camp. The closeness in players' performance levels gives us greater tactical flexibility". "Saudi Arabia was not initially part of Oman's training plans, but the friendly came at the invitation of the Saudi side, which was welcomed due to Oman's need for high-level matches". Regarding injuries, Al Maqbali revealed that, "three players are under medical observation: Mahmoud al Saadi, who was injured in the Cairo camp; Hilal al Maqbali, who recently underwent surgery; and Khalid al Maqbali, currently undergoing knee rehabilitation". Player Mohammed al Maqbali described, "We are currently in an intensive training camp, with sessions held both in the morning and evening. These matches are helping us finalise the lineup and improve team chemistry". Omani players are pressing forward to score "The team's performance improved gradually throughout the match, especially as Saudi Arabia fielded a completely new lineup. The coaching staff is focusing on strengthening core skills, such as reception, blocking and attack variations. We are working hard to reach optimal readiness," he ended. West Asia Championship Draw Puts Oman in Tough Group The draw for the inaugural West Asia Men's Volleyball Championship took place last Thursday in Manama. Oman was placed in Group B alongside Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, a challenging group that will demand a high level of preparation. Group A includes host nation Bahrain, the UAE, Jordan and Lebanon. The championship will run from July 17 to 27 and is seen as an important milestone in the participating teams' buildup to upcoming continental tournaments. Expectations are high across the board, with strong technical ambitions from all participating Arab nations.
Observer
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Seeb prevail over Majees to keep OVL top spot
MUSCAT: Seeb clinched an exciting 3-2 victory over Majees in a thrilling encounter held on Wednesday evening at Sohar Sports Complex as part of the second round of the final qualifiers for the Oman Volleyball League. The match witnessed a large crowd in attendance. The first set saw a strong start from Majees scoring three consecutive points, capitalising on Seeb's reception and serving errors. Seeb attempted a comeback, with Saud al Maamari narrowing the gap, but Majees, led by Cristian and Hilal al Muqbali, extended their lead to 13-10. Despite Seeb's late efforts to equalise, Majees secured the set with a narrow 25-23 win after a fierce exchange of points. Seeb's Saud al Maamari opened the second set with a point, but Majees quickly equalised. Seeb then took control, with Boukdan and Al Saadi leading the attack, though Majees briefly led 5-4. The set remained tight, but Seeb edged ahead 16-14 and held their lead to win 25-23, levelling the match at 1-1. The third set was fiercely competitive, with Majees making a strong start by scoring two quick points. Seeb responded with points from Ahmed al Toubi and Saud al Maamari, bringing the score to 18-18. In the crucial moments, Majees capitalised on defensive errors from Seeb, managing to snatch the set with a close 26-24 win, reclaiming the lead in the match. A Seeb player makes a smash as Majees defend. Majees carried their momentum into the fourth set, scoring two consecutive points at the start. However, Seeb quickly responded through Ismail al Haidi and Al Jalboobi, levelling the score. Seeb kept up the pressure, with Boukdan giving them the lead, but Christian equalised for Majees, setting up a tense battle. The teams exchanged points, but Seeb exploited Majees' defensive errors to take a 6-4 lead. With precise attacks and solid defence, Seeb took control and closed the set with a commanding 25-18 victory, forcing the match into a decisive fifth set. DECISIVE SET Seeb started the deciding set aggressively, with Saud al Maamari scoring the first point, followed by two additional points from Boukdan and Ismail al Haidi, establishing a 6-2 lead. Majees fought back, cutting the deficit to 8-6, but Seeb did not allow them to complete the comeback. Seeb maintained their dominance with powerful attacks from Al Jalboobi and Al Maamari, sealing the set 15-10 and claiming a hard-fought victory that solidified their position at the top of the league standings. With this win, Seeb strengthened their lead in the standings, raising their total to 15 points, while Majees remained in second place with 11 points.
Observer
02-03-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Seeb and Al Salam clinch win in Oman Volleyball League
MUSCAT, MARCH 1 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.
Observer
26-01-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Seeb Club claims 3rd spot at Arab Men's Volleyball Club Championship
MUSCAT, JAN 26 Seeb Club finished in third place at the 43rd Arab Men's Volleyball Club Championship, which concluded in Qatar on Saturday night. Oman's representative club at the Arabian Volleyball meet managed to defeat Qatar's Police SC by 3-1. The scoreline of the sets ended as follows: 25-22, 25-23, 25-20 and 25-21. Oman's other representative in the tournament, Al Salam Club, completed the tournament in sixth place following their loss against Libyan Asswehly SC by the same result, 3-1, in the fifth and sixth playoff. The match sets finished at 25-23, 17-25, 25-20 and 21-25. Seeb players began the match strongly against Qatar's Police SC, taking the first set 25-22. Saud al Maamari and his teammates then dominated, winning the following set by a three-point gap with the same score before the opponent bounced back in the third set, winning 25-20. In the concluding set, Seeb players, under the guidance of domestic coach Jamal al Maamari, confirmed their triumph, sealing the victory at 25-21. In the last edition of the tournament, the opponent had won against Seeb in the third and fourth playoff. Seeb's Ismail al Hedi won the best player award in the position of No 2. In the semifinal of the Arabian tournament, Seeb suffered a 3-2 loss against Egypt's Al Ahli SC, while Egypt's Zamalek SC were crowned champions of the tournament following their 3-0 win over Zamalek SC in the concluding match. Seeb head coach, Jamal al Maamari, said: "This is the second time we have won the bronze medal in the Arabian tournament. Our target was to win a better position, but I hope to represent the team much better in the forthcoming editions. It was a golden participation for Seeb Club in this event, and great thanks to Seeb's board directors for their continuous support," he concluded.
