MUSCAT, OCT 8
Al Nahda club advanced in the Omantel League standings after an exciting victory over Sur Club with a score of 3-2 in the postponed match of the fourth round.
The first half started with pressure from Al Nahda as they managed to score an early goal in the third minute. Algerian player Bilal Ben Sahra capitalised on a defensive error by Sur to put the ball into the net. Sur tried to respond and equalise after the goal, and their forwards had several opportunities, but they couldn't capitalise on them effectively.
On the other hand, Al Nahda capitalised on counter-attacks and long balls to create offensive opportunities. Sur continued their pressure in search of an equaliser. In the 43rd minute, Sur scored the equalising goal through their professional player Roy Labi, who received a cross from Badr al Farsi and directed it into Al Nahda's net, ending the first half in a draw with 1-1.
The second half started quickly, with both teams exchanging attacks and attempting to score the lead goal. Al Nahda’s Abdullah Fawaz had a dangerous opportunity in the 48th minute, but Sur's defence cleared the ball. On the other side, Sur’s Mohammed Nasser missed a chance. Then, in the 56th minute, Al Nahda scored their second goal through Ahmed al Matroushi, who capitalised on a corner kick and sent the ball into Sur's net.
After taking the lead, Al Nahda retreated and adopted a counter-attacking style of play. Sur had several dangerous attacks, but Al Nahda's goalkeeper and defenders kept them at bay. Afterwards Bilal Ben Sahra scored the third goal for Al Nahda in the 74th minute.
Sur quickly responded and narrowed the gap in the 83rd minute by scoring their second goal through professional player Kleiton Ruben. The two sides exchanged attacks in the last minutes without scoring any further goals. The match ended with Al Nahda winning with a score of 3-2.
With this win, Al Nahda increased their points to 14, taking the first position in the league from Al Seeb, who have 13 points. As for Sur, their points remained at 9, placing them in fifth position.
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