The Oman Professional League served up a dramatic late show as Al-Nasr secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al Shabab SC at their home ground. A match that seemed destined for a draw was decided in the closing stages, keeping Al-Nasr's ambitions for a strong league finish firmly on track. The home side started brightly, applying early pressure and finding the breakthrough midway through the first half with a well-worked team move finished calmly by their striker. Al Shabab, however, grew into the game and found a deserved equalizer early in the second half, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to level the score. The contest became a tense midfield battle until the final ten minutes, when Al-Nasr won a crucial free-kick in a dangerous area. The resulting delivery caused chaos in the box, and a predatory finish from a midfielder arriving late secured all three points for the hosts. The victory provides a significant boost for Al-Nasr in the league standings, while Al Shabab will rue their inability to hold on for a point away from home.