MUSCAT: The Omani national beach handball team suffered to defeat in its first match in the second round of the 11th World Beach Handball Championship for Men and Women in Pingtan, China, against the Brazilian team by a score of 2-0.
The match started at a fast pace, with the Brazilian team opening the scoring in the first minute with a powerful shot that the Omani goalkeeper was unable to stop. After the first goal, the Omani players tried to get back into the match with several consecutive attacks, but luck was not on their side as they were unable to convert these attacks into goals. In contrast, the Brazilian team took advantage of these missed opportunities and added four more goals, taking a commanding lead.
Despite the difficulty, the Omani team did not give up and managed to score their first goal in the fourth minute thanks to an amazing pass from the team's striker. As the match continued, the two teams traded chances and attacks, but the Brazilian team continued to advance and increased the score to 16-8.
In the final moments of the first half, the Omani players came back to score two more goals amidst great enthusiasm from the crowd, giving the team hope. However, the first half ended in favor of the Brazilian team with a score of 20-14 after a series of back-and-forth attacks and exciting opportunities.
The Omani team started the second half with excellent organization, reorganizing its defensive and offensive lines in a tight attempt to win the half. With the start of the half, the Omani team launched several dangerous attacks, one of which almost resulted in a magnificent goal, but the referee did not count it. The Brazilian team did not take long to respond, as they scored the first points of the second half with a powerful shot that shook the Omani team's net, putting them ahead. This was followed by two more goals for Brazil, making the score 6-0 in their favor.
But the Omani team did not give up, and they continued to press and managed to narrow the gap by scoring a magnificent goal thanks to a coordinated attack that started from the defense line. The two teams continued to trade attacks, making the match more exciting, as the Brazilian players added 14 more points through precise passes and well-placed shots. In contrast, the Omani team tried hard to score more, but they could only add two more points to their tally. The second half ended with a score of 20-4 in favor of Brazil.
The Omani team's qualification for the second round of the tournament came after playing two matches on Wednesday, winning against the Australian team but losing the second match against the Denmark team.
the Omani team lost its second match to the Denmark team by a score of 0/2. In its last match in the group stage, the Omani team faced the Australian team, and this match was their gateway to the second round. They managed to win by a score of 2-0.
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