Sohar and Ibra played out a 0:0 draw in the first Regular Season fixture of the Professional League on 2026-08-31. The hosts had more possession and pushed forward more often, but neither side could break through to score. By then you could sense the frustration building on the pitch as chances came and went without reward.
Sohar dominated the early exchanges, controlling 54 per cent of the ball and registering 112 attacks compared with Ibra's 89. Their wingers found space down the flanks, earning nine corners to the visitors' five. And here's the thing — for all that territory, the final pass was consistently lacking. Ibra's backline stayed compact and refused to be pulled apart.
The statistics tell a familiar story of dominance without conversion. Sohar registered 11 shots in total, five on target, while Ibra managed just six attempts with three testing the goalkeeper. Both sides picked up two yellow cards each, suggesting a physical contest. To be fair, neither goalkeeper had a particularly busy afternoon despite the pressure.
This result carried extra weight given the context. The two sides had met just six days earlier on 2026-08-25, when Sohar won 3:1 against Ibra. The visitors had come into this fixture looking to respond, but the stalemate meant both teams left with a single point from their opening game. The table remains level after one matchday, with the gap between sides still to be determined.
