Ahli Sidab beat Nizwa to secure semifinal spot
Published: 04:12 PM,Dec 27,2023 | EDITED : 08:12 PM,Dec 27,2023
Salalah-Oman Club
MUSCAT, DEC 27
In a thrilling set of matches at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, Ahli Sidab emerged triumphant against Nizwa 58-47, while Oman Club outperformed Salalah, securing a 71-53 victory in the second round of the Oman Basketball League 2023-24.
In the first matchup, Ahli Sidab showcased exceptional prowess against Nizwa, clinching the win and confirming their spot in the semifinals. The game unfolded with Ahli Sidab dominating in three quarters, while Nizwa managed to outperform in one.
Ahli Sidab started the match aggressively, opening the scoring with two under-the-basket shots by Wael Jilati, taking a 4-point lead. Nizwa's Mohammed al Anqoudi, responded with a three-pointer. The exchange of attacks continued with Ahli Sidab adding 8 points, and Nizwa scoring 4 points, resulting in Ahli Sidab leading 12-7 at the end of the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the dynamics of the game changed, with Nizwa taking the offensive and defensive advantage, attempting to reduce the gap. Nizwa's Musab al Riyami scored a three-pointer, but Ahli Sadab responded with a similar three-pointer by Hameer al Hasani. The offensive attempts of both teams continued, with Ahli Sadab adding 10 points and Nizwa scoring 11 points. The first half ended with Ahli Sidab leading 25-23.
In the third quarter, both teams continued their offensive efforts, with Ahli Sidab adding 15 points and Nizwa scoring 14 points. The third quarter concluded with Ahli Sidab leading 40-37.
In the fourth quarter, Ahli Sidab maintained their offensive operations, securing the lead by scoring 18 points, while Nizwa scored 11 points. The match ended with Ahli Sidab defeating Nizwa with a score of 58-47.
With these results, Ahli Sidab now hold 19 points, joining Al Bashayer and Seeb in the semifinals, both of whom secured their spots early on after two rounds of intense competition.
International referee Esam al Siyabi officiated the match as the first referee, with Yemeni international Taha al Hashidi as the second referee, and Omani international Ahmed al Khasbi as the third referee. On the table were Mehdi al Alawi, Yaqub al Nadabi and Fatima al Harthy.
OMAN CLUB DOMINATE
Oman Club outperformed Salalah in the second match with a score of 71-53. Oman Club dominated in three quarters, while Salalah managed to shine in one quarter.
The match favoured Oman Club, who took the lead in the first quarter by scoring 18 points, while Salalah scored only 9 points.
The second quarter favoured Salalah, attempting to narrow the gap by scoring 19 points. Oman Club scored 14 points, and the first half ended with Oman Club leading Salalah 32-28.
In the third quarter, Oman Club resumed their pressure by scoring 21 points, while Salalah scored 14 points. The third quarter ended with Oman Club leading 48-42.
In the fourth quarter, Oman Club scored 18 points, while Salalah scored 11 points. The match concluded with Oman Club defeating Salalah 71-53.
International referee Rashid al Mushaifri officiated the match, supported by the second international referee Thani al Khalasi and the third referee Ali al Sulaimani. Maryam al Zadjali, Hafiz Oulad Ahmed and Rayan al Dhahbouni were present at the table.
In a thrilling set of matches at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, Ahli Sidab emerged triumphant against Nizwa 58-47, while Oman Club outperformed Salalah, securing a 71-53 victory in the second round of the Oman Basketball League 2023-24.
In the first matchup, Ahli Sidab showcased exceptional prowess against Nizwa, clinching the win and confirming their spot in the semifinals. The game unfolded with Ahli Sidab dominating in three quarters, while Nizwa managed to outperform in one.
Ahli Sidab started the match aggressively, opening the scoring with two under-the-basket shots by Wael Jilati, taking a 4-point lead. Nizwa's Mohammed al Anqoudi, responded with a three-pointer. The exchange of attacks continued with Ahli Sidab adding 8 points, and Nizwa scoring 4 points, resulting in Ahli Sidab leading 12-7 at the end of the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the dynamics of the game changed, with Nizwa taking the offensive and defensive advantage, attempting to reduce the gap. Nizwa's Musab al Riyami scored a three-pointer, but Ahli Sadab responded with a similar three-pointer by Hameer al Hasani. The offensive attempts of both teams continued, with Ahli Sadab adding 10 points and Nizwa scoring 11 points. The first half ended with Ahli Sidab leading 25-23.
In the third quarter, both teams continued their offensive efforts, with Ahli Sidab adding 15 points and Nizwa scoring 14 points. The third quarter concluded with Ahli Sidab leading 40-37.
In the fourth quarter, Ahli Sidab maintained their offensive operations, securing the lead by scoring 18 points, while Nizwa scored 11 points. The match ended with Ahli Sidab defeating Nizwa with a score of 58-47.
With these results, Ahli Sidab now hold 19 points, joining Al Bashayer and Seeb in the semifinals, both of whom secured their spots early on after two rounds of intense competition.
International referee Esam al Siyabi officiated the match as the first referee, with Yemeni international Taha al Hashidi as the second referee, and Omani international Ahmed al Khasbi as the third referee. On the table were Mehdi al Alawi, Yaqub al Nadabi and Fatima al Harthy.
OMAN CLUB DOMINATE
Oman Club outperformed Salalah in the second match with a score of 71-53. Oman Club dominated in three quarters, while Salalah managed to shine in one quarter.
The match favoured Oman Club, who took the lead in the first quarter by scoring 18 points, while Salalah scored only 9 points.
The second quarter favoured Salalah, attempting to narrow the gap by scoring 19 points. Oman Club scored 14 points, and the first half ended with Oman Club leading Salalah 32-28.
In the third quarter, Oman Club resumed their pressure by scoring 21 points, while Salalah scored 14 points. The third quarter ended with Oman Club leading 48-42.
In the fourth quarter, Oman Club scored 18 points, while Salalah scored 11 points. The match concluded with Oman Club defeating Salalah 71-53.
International referee Rashid al Mushaifri officiated the match, supported by the second international referee Thani al Khalasi and the third referee Ali al Sulaimani. Maryam al Zadjali, Hafiz Oulad Ahmed and Rayan al Dhahbouni were present at the table.