Oman Club 0-2 Al-Shabab SC (Seeb): Visitors Claim Derby Spoils

Al-Shabab SC (Seeb) secured a convincing 2-0 away win over Oman Club in the Oman Professional League on September 12, 2026. The victory moves Al-Shabab into the top four, while Oman Club remain in the lower half of the table.

Match Overview

The match, played at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, saw Al-Shabab take the lead in the 18th minute through a well-worked team goal. Midfielder Ahmed Al-Mahaijri played a one-two with striker Mohammed Al-Ghassani before slotting the ball into the bottom corner. Oman Club struggled to respond, and their frustration grew as Al-Shabab doubled their lead in the 39th minute. A corner was only half-cleared, and defender Khalid Al-Balushi volleyed home from the edge of the box.

The second half was more balanced, but Oman Club rarely threatened. Al-Shabab managed the game professionally, slowing the tempo and limiting their opponents to long-range efforts. The visitors could have added a third late on, but Al-Ghassani's shot hit the post.

Key Moments

• 18' — Ahmed Al-Mahaijri opens the scoring with a neat finish.
• 39' — Khalid Al-Balushi doubles the lead with a volley from a corner.
• 67' — Oman Club's best chance falls to striker Yousuf Al-Mukhaini, but his header is saved.
• 88' — Al-Ghassani hits the post for Al-Shabab.

Tactical Story

Al-Shabab lined up in a 4-2-3-1, with Al-Mahaijri pulling the strings in midfield. Their quick passing and movement caused Oman Club problems all evening. Oman Club tried to press high but were often bypassed. Defensively, Al-Shabab were solid, with the centre-back pairing of Al-Balushi and Juma Al-Habsi dealing comfortably with crosses. Oman Club's 4-4-2 lacked creativity in the final third.

Standout Players

Ahmed Al-Mahaijri was the architect, scoring one and creating several chances. Khalid Al-Balushi was a rock at the back and popped up with a rare goal. For Oman Club, goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi made several good saves to keep the score respectable.

Season Impact

With this win, Al-Shabab SC climb to third in the Oman Professional League standings, with 10 points from five matches. They are now just two points behind the leaders. Oman Club, meanwhile, remain 11th with four points, and their search for consistency continues. The defeat piles pressure on their manager, who has now seen his side lose three of their last four. Al-Shabab will look to build on this derby win as they push for a title challenge.