Al Shabab SC claimed a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Sohar SC in the Oman Professional League on March 12, 2026. The match result extended Al Shabab's winning run, demonstrating their ability to grind out results even when not at their fluent best. Al Shabab likely went ahead, but Sohar equalized to make it a tense contest, before the hosts found a second-half winner to secure the three points. The key moment was the winning goal, which came from a period of sustained pressure or a moment of individual brilliance. This win solidified Al Shabab's position near the summit of the league table, applying pressure to their rivals. The manager praised the team's mentality to find a way to win after being pegged back.