THE 430th QUIDDITCH WORLD CUP 2026

Match Results

W.A.L.
May 27, 2024
170 - 110

Commentary

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to a thrilling matchup between the Oman and the Bahrain quidditch teams! I'm your host, John Smith, alongside my co-commentator, Robert Bradberry. Robert, this promises to be an exciting game, doesn't it?

Absolutely, John! Both of these teams have a rich history and a passionate fan base. The atmosphere here at the stadium is electric, and we're in for a treat today.

Indeed, Robert. Oman is known for their solid defense, led by their captain, Musaaid el-Abdi (Chaser). He's been a rock for years.

That's right, John. el-Abdi (Chaser)'s ability to read the game and make crucial interceptions has saved Oman on numerous occasions. But don't forget about their attack. Saadiq al-Soliman (Chaser) has been on fire lately.

On the other side, we have Bahrain, a team known for their high-pressing style of play. Their captain, Abdul Waahid al-Salaam (Chaser), has instilled a relentless work ethic in his team.

Absolutely, John. Bahrain's trio of el-Abdi (Chaser), al-Soliman (Chaser), and Ghazaala al-Azimi (Chaser) can really dictate the tempo of the game. They're going to put pressure on Oman's defense from the start.

It's worth mentioning that Bahrain's seeker, Atheer el-Ahmadi (Seeker), is in terrific form.

That's right, John. el-Ahmadi (Seeker)'s speed and catching make him a constant threat.

The players are out on the pitch, and the crowd is roaring. We're moments away from start, and I can't wait to see how this one unfolds.

It's going to be a battle of tactics, John. Oman's disciplined defense against Bahrain's high-pressing game. I'm predicting a close contest with plenty of action.

Well, folks, hold onto your seats because we're about to witness some fantastic quidditch here today. Stay with us for all the action from this epic clash between Oman and Bahrain!.

They’re off! Fourteen players rise into the air for what looks to be a great game.

Irfaan al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain passes it backwards to al-Salaam (Chaser).

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

A drop pass to el-Azzam (Chaser).

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain passes it backwards to al-Salaam (Chaser).

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain sends the quaffle flying down field. It's caught by el-Azzam (Chaser).

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

A drop pass to al-Salaam (Chaser).

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

Kawkab el-Salahuddin (Beater) of Oman whacks a bludger at al-Salaam (Chaser).

Hanaan el-Sultan tries for a save, but fails. The bludgers hits!

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has lost the quaffle.

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

A drop pass to al-Soliman (Chaser).

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman passes the quaffle to el-Abdi (Chaser)

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain intercepts the quaffle!

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Hamady (Chaser) shoots!

It's off the rim and in!

Score is: Oman: 0 Bahrain: 10

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman passes it backwards to al-Soliman (Chaser).

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

Saleema el-Hashim (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at al-Soliman (Chaser) but Kawkab el-Salahuddin whacks it away!

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

Oman is setting up the Hawkshead Attacking Formation.

al-Soliman (Chaser) shoots!

The keeper Imtinaan el-Lodi saves it!

Score is: Oman: 0 Bahrain: 10

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

Khaleela al-Ashraf (Beater) of Oman whacks a bludger at al-Hamady (Chaser) but Hanaan el-Sultan whacks it away!

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Hamady (Chaser) shoots!

It goes through the right hoop!

Score is: Oman: 0 Bahrain: 20

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman passes the quaffle to al-Soliman (Chaser)

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain intercepts the quaffle!

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain passes the quaffle to el-Azzam (Chaser).

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

el-Azzam (Chaser) shoots!

That's 10 points for Bahrain!

Score is: Oman: 0 Bahrain: 30

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Abdi (Chaser) shoots!

The keeper Imtinaan el-Lodi saves it!

Score is: Oman: 0 Bahrain: 30

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain passes the quaffle to al-Salaam (Chaser).

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain passes the quaffle to el-Azzam (Chaser)

el-Azzam (Chaser) fails to catch the quaffle.

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman gets the quaffle.


al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman passes the quaffle to el-Abdi (Chaser).

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Hashim (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at el-Abdi (Chaser) but el-Abdi (Chaser) dodges it!

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

Hanaan el-Sultan (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at el-Abdi (Chaser) but Khaleela al-Ashraf whacks it away!

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

Both seekers are speeding to the center of the pitch.

It must be the snitch.

Yes, there it is.

Neither seeaker is taking their eyes off the snitch.

I think their going to, OUCH. The seekers collide and the snitch is no where to be seen.

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Hashim (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at el-Abdi (Chaser).

Khaleela al-Ashraf tries for a save, but fails. The bludgers hits!

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has lost the quaffle.

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Salaam (Chaser) shoots!

It goes through the left hoop!

Score is: Oman: 0 Bahrain: 40

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman passes it backwards to al-Azimi (Chaser).

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman passes it backwards to el-Abdi (Chaser).

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Abdi (Chaser) shoots!

It's off the rim and in!

Score is: Oman: 10 Bahrain: 40

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain passes it backwards to el-Azzam (Chaser).

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

el-Azzam (Chaser) shoots!

Scores!

Score is: Oman: 10 Bahrain: 50

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

A drop pass to al-Azimi (Chaser).

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman passes the quaffle to al-Soliman (Chaser).

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

A short pass to al-Azimi (Chaser).

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Hashim (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at al-Azimi (Chaser).

Khaleela al-Ashraf tries for a save, but fails. The bludgers hits!

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has lost the quaffle.

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Salaam (Chaser) shoots!

The keeper Haaniya el-Hares saves it!

Score is: Oman: 10 Bahrain: 50

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman passes the quaffle to el-Abdi (Chaser)

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain intercepts the quaffle!

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

el-Azzam (Chaser) shoots!

It goes through the left hoop!

Score is: Oman: 10 Bahrain: 60

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

A short pass to al-Soliman (Chaser).

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Sultan (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at al-Soliman (Chaser) but al-Soliman (Chaser) dodges it!

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Sultan (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at al-Soliman (Chaser) but al-Soliman (Chaser) dodges it!

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

al-Soliman (Chaser) shoots!

The keeper Imtinaan el-Lodi saves it!

Score is: Oman: 10 Bahrain: 60

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Ashraf (Beater) of Oman whacks a bludger at al-Salaam (Chaser) and it hits!

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has lost the quaffle.

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Sultan (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at el-Abdi (Chaser) but el-Abdi (Chaser) dodges it!

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman passes the quaffle to al-Soliman (Chaser)

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain tries to intercept the quaffle, but fails!

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman passes the quaffle to al-Azimi (Chaser).

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Hashim (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at al-Azimi (Chaser) but al-Azimi (Chaser) dodges it!

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

A drop pass to el-Abdi (Chaser).

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Hashim (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at el-Abdi (Chaser) but Kawkab el-Salahuddin whacks it away!

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Sultan (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at el-Abdi (Chaser) but el-Abdi (Chaser) dodges it!

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

A drop pass to al-Azimi (Chaser).

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

A drop pass to el-Abdi (Chaser).

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Sultan (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at el-Abdi (Chaser) but el-Abdi (Chaser) dodges it!

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Sultan (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at el-Abdi (Chaser) but Kawkab el-Salahuddin whacks it away!

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Abdi (Chaser) shoots!

It's off the rim and in!

Score is: Oman: 20 Bahrain: 60

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Salaam (Chaser) shoots!

It goes through the left hoop!

Score is: Oman: 20 Bahrain: 70

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman passes it backwards to al-Azimi (Chaser).

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

A short pass to el-Abdi (Chaser).

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman passes it backwards to al-Azimi (Chaser).

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman passes the quaffle to el-Abdi (Chaser)

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain intercepts the quaffle!

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Ashraf (Beater) of Oman whacks a bludger at el-Azzam (Chaser).

Hanaan el-Sultan tries for a save, but fails. The bludgers hits!

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain has lost the quaffle.

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Abdi (Chaser) shoots!

The keeper Imtinaan el-Lodi saves it!

Score is: Oman: 20 Bahrain: 70

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Hamady (Chaser) shoots!

It goes through the right hoop!

Score is: Oman: 20 Bahrain: 80

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Hashim (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at el-Abdi (Chaser) but Khaleela al-Ashraf whacks it away!

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Hashim (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at el-Abdi (Chaser) but Kawkab el-Salahuddin whacks it away!

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman passes the quaffle to al-Azimi (Chaser)

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain intercepts the quaffle!

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

el-Salahuddin (Beater) of Oman whacks a bludger at el-Azzam (Chaser) and it hits!

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain has lost the quaffle.

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman passes it backwards to al-Azimi (Chaser).

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Sultan (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at al-Azimi (Chaser).

Khaleela al-Ashraf tries for a save, but fails. The bludgers hits!

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has lost the quaffle.

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain sends the quaffle flying down field. It's caught by al-Hamady (Chaser).

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Ashraf (Beater) of Oman whacks a bludger at al-Hamady (Chaser) but Saleema el-Hashim whacks it away!

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain sends the quaffle flying down field. It's caught by al-Salaam (Chaser).

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

el-Salahuddin (Beater) of Oman whacks a bludger at al-Salaam (Chaser) and it hits!

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has lost the quaffle.

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman passes it backwards to el-Abdi (Chaser).

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Hashim (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at el-Abdi (Chaser) and it hits!

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has lost the quaffle.

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

A drop pass to al-Salaam (Chaser).

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

A short pass to el-Azzam (Chaser).

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

A short pass to al-Salaam (Chaser).

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain passes it backwards to al-Hamady (Chaser).

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

Bahrain is setting up the Thimblerig Shuffle.

al-Hamady (Chaser) shoots!

That's 10 points for Bahrain!

Score is: Oman: 20 Bahrain: 90

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

al-Soliman (Chaser) shoots!

The keeper Imtinaan el-Lodi saves it!

Score is: Oman: 20 Bahrain: 90

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Ashraf (Beater) of Oman whacks a bludger at al-Hamady (Chaser) but Saleema el-Hashim whacks it away!

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

el-Salahuddin (Beater) of Oman whacks a bludger at al-Hamady (Chaser) but Hanaan el-Sultan whacks it away!

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

A short pass to el-Azzam (Chaser).

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

el-Azzam (Chaser) shoots!

Scores!

Score is: Oman: 20 Bahrain: 100

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Hashim (Beater) of Bahrain whacks a bludger at el-Abdi (Chaser) but el-Abdi (Chaser) dodges it!

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

el-Abdi (Chaser) of Oman passes it backwards to al-Azimi (Chaser).

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

al-Azimi (Chaser) shoots!

The keeper Imtinaan el-Lodi saves it!

Score is: Oman: 20 Bahrain: 100

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain passes the quaffle to al-Hamady (Chaser)

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman tries to intercept the quaffle, but fails!

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain passes it backwards to al-Salaam (Chaser).

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain sends the quaffle flying down field. It's caught by al-Hamady (Chaser).

al-Hamady (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

A drop pass to al-Salaam (Chaser).

al-Salaam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

Bahrain is setting up the Hawkshead Attacking Formation.

al-Salaam (Chaser) shoots!

It goes through the left hoop!

Score is: Oman: 20 Bahrain: 110

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

al-Azimi (Chaser) of Oman passes it backwards to al-Soliman (Chaser).

al-Soliman (Chaser) of Oman has the quaffle.

al-Soliman (Chaser) shoots!

The keeper Imtinaan el-Lodi saves it!

Score is: Oman: 20 Bahrain: 110

el-Azzam (Chaser) of Bahrain has the quaffle.

Is it a snitch? Yes, it is! Both seekers are rushing toward the snitch!

And Zaaida al-Jabbour of Oman got the snitch!

Oman wins!

Final Score: Oman: 170 Bahrain: 110

What a great game! See you next time.


Game Statistics


Beaters
Team    Oman    Bahrain
Name Khaleela al-Ashraf Kawkab el-Salahuddin Hanaan el-Sultan Saleema el-Hashim
Hits/Attempts (%) 2/5 (40%) 3/4 (75%) 1/8 (13%) 3/10 (30%)
Blocks/Attempts (%) 2/5 (40%) 4/4 (100%) 2/4 (50%) 2/2 (100%)


Chasers
Team    Oman    Bahrain
Name Musaaid el-Abdi Saadiq al-Soliman Ghazaala al-Azimi Abdul Waahid al-Salaam Uqbah el-Azzam Irfaan al-Hamady
Completions/Passes 8/9 (89)% 5/6 (83)% 8/11 (73)% 6/7 (86)% 7/7 (100)% 6/6 (100)%
Receptions/Passes 6/9 (67)% 6/7 (86)% 9/10 (90)% 9/9 (100)% 6/7 (86)% 4/4 (100)%
Dodges/Attempts 5/6 (83)% 2/2 (100)% 1/1 (100)% 0/2 (0)% 0/1 (0)% 0/0 (0)%
Goals/Shots 2/4 (50)% 0/4 (0)% 0/1 (0)% 3/4 (75)% 4/4 (100)% 4/4 (100)%
Interceptions 0 0 0 0 3 2


Keepers
Team    Oman    Bahrain
Name Haaniya el-Hares Imtinaan el-Lodi
Saves/Shots 1/12 (8%) 7/9 (78%)


Seekers
Team    Oman    Bahrain
Name Zaaida al-Jabbour Atheer el-Ahmadi
Shitch Capture 1 0





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