NIZWA, Oman (Interstat) — Fanja SC delivered a disciplined road performance Friday, defeating Nizwa 3-0 at Nizwa Sports Complex in Nizwa. The visitors scored in the ninth minute, added a second goal in the 26th and completed the scoring in the 90+4th minute, securing the competition victory without conceding. Nizwa, playing at home, could not find a breakthrough and finished the match without a goal.

Fanja SC set the tone early when the opening goal arrived in the ninth minute. The early strike allowed the visitors to settle into the match and play with the lead. Fanja SC continued to press and was rewarded again in the 26th minute, when the lead grew to two goals. Nizwa attempted to respond after falling behind, but the home side struggled to turn possession into clear scoring opportunities. Fanja SC’s defensive shape limited Nizwa’s best advances and kept the match under control through the first half. Nizwa’s midfield found little room between the lines, and Fanja SC’s back line dealt with the home side’s early crosses without conceding.

Nizwa made efforts to push forward after the break, seeking a goal that could change the match. The home side increased its attacking ambition and tried to stretch Fanja SC’s defense, but the visitors remained compact and limited space in the final third. Fanja SC managed the tempo and protected its advantage as the second half progressed. Nizwa’s attempts to reduce the deficit did not produce a goal, and Fanja SC continued to look the more settled side as the match moved toward its final stages. Nizwa won a few set-piece opportunities but could not direct them on target, while Fanja SC cleared the danger and resumed control.

The final goal arrived in the 90+4th minute, capping Fanja SC’s victory and ending any late hope for Nizwa. The third goal reflected the visitors’ ability to sustain their advantage until the final whistle. Nizwa finished the match without a goal, while Fanja SC completed a road result that added to its overall form this season. The visitors’ third goal came after a spell of Nizwa pressure, and it removed any doubt about the final outcome.

The result moved Fanja SC’s record in this competition to one win and no losses. Nizwa’s competition record stands at no wins and one loss. Across all competitions, Fanja SC is now three wins, two losses and four draws. Nizwa’s overall record is no wins and one loss. Fanja SC’s earlier results this season included a 1-1 draw at Dhofar, a 3-1 home win over Saham, a 0-0 home draw with Ibri, a 4-0 loss at Bahla, a 3-1 home win over Al Nasr, a 2-0 loss at Dhofar, a 2-2 home draw with Sur and a 1-1 draw at Oman Club. Nizwa, meanwhile, remains in search of its first result of the season after the home defeat.

Fanja SC’s victory was built on an early advantage and a finish in stoppage time. The visitors scored at key moments and kept Nizwa from converting its home pressure into a goal. Nizwa’s evening ended without a score, while Fanja SC took the competition points and continued a season that has included wins, draws and losses across all competitions. The match at Nizwa Sports Complex was decided by Fanja SC’s three goals and Nizwa’s inability to answer.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Fanja SC 2, Nizwa 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Fanja SC with a 67.1 percent probability to win. Fanja SC had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.75. The total score of 3 went under the over/under line of 2.5.