U21 Youth Hockey League: Dominant Wins Highlight Round Two
The second round of the 2025 U21 Youth Hockey League showcased exceptional talent, with Masirah recording a historic 18-0 victory over Sohar, Ahli Sidab crushing Saham 15-0, and Ittihad edging Nasr 3-1. The impressive wins have propelled Masirah and Ahli Sidab to the top of their respective groups, setting the stage for intense competition in the coming rounds.
Key Takeaways:
- Masirah recorded a historic 18-0 victory over Sohar, with Abbas al Noufli netting a quick hat trick and Ahmed al Alawi scoring four goals in the match.
- Ahli Sidab delivered a crushing 15-0 victory over Saham, with Anas al Siyabi scoring a hat trick and Laith al Wahaibi scoring two goals in the first half.
- Ittihad secured a crucial 3-1 win over Nasr, with Yassin Ibrahim and Awadh al Rawahi scoring in the second quarter, and Mohammed Ghalib adding a third goal in the final quarter.
- The total number of goals scored in the tournament has risen to 42 since its kickoff.
- Ahli Sidab top Group One with 3 points, while Saham remain without a tally. Masirah lead Group Two with 6 points from two big wins, while their rivals have yet to collect any points. Ittihad and Salalah share the lead in Group Three with 3 points each.
- The competition remains wide open, with promising excitement in the coming rounds on the road to the final stages.
Statistics:
- Total number of goals scored in the tournament: 42
- Masirah's historic victory over Sohar: 18-0
- Ahli Sidab's crushing victory over Saham: 15-0
- Ittihad's crucial victory over Nasr: 3-1
- Group standings: Ahli Sidab (3 points), Saham (0 points) in Group One; Masirah (6 points), Seeb and Sohar (0 points) in Group Two; Ittihad (3 points), Salalah (3 points), Nasr (0 points) in Group Three.
Sources:
- [Oman Tribune: "Masirah Make History with an 18-Goal Win"]
- [The Politics: "aHLI SIDAB CRUSH SAHAM WITH 15 GOALS"]
- [Gulf News: "iT TIHAD PREVAIL OVER NASR IN GROUP THREE"]