Al-Shabab rout Sohar 5‑0 behind late scoring burst
SOHAR, Oman (Interstat) — Al-Shabab scored four goals after the 73rd minute and defeated Sohar 5-0 on Monday at Sohar Regional Sports Complex. Khaled Al Buraiki opened the scoring in the 8th minute and played the full match. Sohar played a man down after a red card in the 68th minute, and Al-Shabab added goals in the 73rd, 90th-plus-7th, 90th-plus-10th and 90th-plus-12th minutes. The visitors controlled the closing stages and sealed the result with three goals in stoppage time. Al-Shabab improved to 1-0 in this competition and 2-1 across all competitions. Sohar fell to 0-2 in this competition and 2-5 overall. Sohar remained without a win in this competition. Al-Shabab previously beat Saham 2-1 and lost at Al-Duhail 3-0. Sohar previously lost at Al Msnaa 4-1 and at Al Nahda 2-1, and fell at home to Al Seeb 3-1. Al-Shabab next hosts Al-Samail on Friday, while Sohar visits Al Seeb on Friday.