Al Shabab Oman defeats Neom in Gulf Champions League

Al Shabab Oman secured their first victory in the Gulf Champions League by defeating Saudi Arabia's Neom 3-1. The match, part of the second round of Group A, took place at the Rustaq Sports Complex in Muscat.

Neom took an early lead in the 15th minute through Georgios Masouras, but Al Shabab equalized via Debin Duisberg in the 42nd minute. In the second half, Al Shabab took control with goals from Al-Mu'tasim Al-Maqbali in the 55th minute and a second goal from Duisberg in the 60th minute.

The loss marks Neom's first defeat in the tournament after an initial 4-0 win against Yemen's Shaab Hadramaut. Neom remains at three points in second place in the group, while Al Shabab moves to third place with three points.