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Ali Al Habsi, the Oman goalkeeper, seen here during a friendly with Ireland in September, hopes to see a packed stadium. Nigel French / EMPICS Sport
Ali Al Habsi, the Oman goalkeeper, seen here during a friendly with Ireland in September, hopes to see a packed stadium. Nigel French / EMPICS Sport
A cautious optimism in Oman ahead of World Cup qualifier
Ali Khaled is in Muscat ahead of Oman's must-win Fifa World Cup 2014 qualifier against Jordan.