India achieved a remarkable victory over Oman in the third-place playoff of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, held at the Hisor Central Stadium, triumphing in a penalty shootout after a tense match that ended 1-1 in regulation time. This victory marked a historic moment for Indian football, as it was the first time the team had ever defeated Oman in this sport, securing a 3-2 win in the penalty shootout. Initially invited to the tournament as a replacement team, India showcased their resilience and skill, ultimately finishing in third place. Throughout the match, the Blue Tigers maintained pressure on the higher-ranked Oman, with Udanta Singh’s late equalizer in the second half proving pivotal. After Oman took the lead with a well-placed shot from Al Yahmadi, who capitalized on a pass from Al Kaabi, India’s chances seemed slim as time dwindled. However, in a dramatic turn of events, Udanta Singh found the back of the net in the final ten minutes, leveling the score and sending the match into penalties. In the shootout, India took the first kick, with Lallianzuala Chhangte scoring confidently. Oman faltered with their first attempt, and despite a few misses from both sides, India ultimately prevailed when Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made a crucial save against Yahmadi’s final shot, sealing a historic win for the team.
India achieved its inaugural victory over Oman in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025.
