Bahla secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Dhofar in the Cup of England Group Stage 2 on 24 August 2026. The hosts dominated from the opening whistle, capitalising on a poor run of form for their visitors. By then, the result had already begun to look inevitable.
Bahla arrived with momentum, having won their last two fixtures against Smail and Al-Nahda. Their recent record showed two wins, a draw, and a loss across their previous five matches. Dhofar, meanwhile, had won two and lost three in the same period.
The away side's defensive frailties were exposed early. They had already dropped points to Al-Seeb and Al-Nahda before this fixture, and the visitors found no answer to Bahla's attacking pressure. The home side took full advantage, keeping a clean sheet throughout.
Dhofar's recent results offered little comfort. They had suffered heavy defeats to Ibri and Al-Nahda, and while they beat Al-Shabab 2-0, that victory did little to mask their underlying issues. By the final whistle, the gap on the pitch matched the gap in confidence.
The result leaves Bahla in a strong position in the group, while Dhofar's campaign faces fresh scrutiny. Three clean sheets on the spin now gives the home side something to build on as the tournament progresses.