Oman

Oman’s Dhofar bags HM Cup for historic tenth time

Khalid al Hajri’s hat-trick and goals from Bekai Lawsen and Yaseen al Shiyabi sealed a historic tenth HM Cup crown for Dhofar as they thumped Suwaiq 5-1 in the 2020/2021 HM Cup Football final on Sunday night at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex.

The victory meant the Salalah giants snatched the second crown in a row within four months and the tenth title in history after triumphs in 1976, 1980, 1981, 1990, 1999, 2004, 2006, 2011 and 2020 editions.

The champions’ goals were struck by Khalid al Hajri, Bekai Lawsen and Yaseen al Shiyabi while the consolation goal of Al Suwaiq was scored by Omran al Hedi.

Sayyid Saud bin Hilal al Busaidy, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, the chief guest handed over Dhofar players the gold medals and the coveted cup while Al Suwaiq’s players received the silver medals. The final match was attended by HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, top dignitaries and officials.

The Gulf Indians

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