India vs Oman, CAFA Nations Cup 2025, AS IT HAPPENED: India clinched third place in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 after a dramatic 3-2 win on penalties against Oman in Hisor, Tajikistan. The match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes. Oman struck first in the 55th minute through Yahmadi, who finished a cross from the left. India hit back in the 80th minute when Udanta Singh scored with a diving header from a long throw-in.
Both sides created chances, with Oman dominating possession and India relying on quick breaks. Extra time saw few clear openings, and the game headed to penalties.In the shootout, Chhangte, Bheke and Jithin scored for India, while Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made a crucial save from Al Yahmadi to seal the win. Udanta missed his spot-kick, but India held on for a 3-2 victory to secure the bronze medal.

That's it!! India win! The Blue Tigers prevail 3-2 over Oman in the shootouts as Gurpreet saves Al Yahmadi's penalty to seal the deal!
India 3-2 Oman: Oh no! Udanta misses, lifeline for Oman
India 3-2 Oman: Al Ghassani scores
India 3-1 Oman: Jithin scores for India
India 2-1 Oman: Al Rushaidi scores
India 2-0 Oman: Anwar Ali misses!
India 2-0 Oman: Al Khaabi shoots wide!
India 2-0 Oman: Bheke nets it in!
India 1-0 Oman: Al Saadi misses
India 1-0 Oman: Chhangte scores!
After 120 minutes, the match stays 1-1 and will be decided by a penalty shootout. Earlier, in the 116th minute, India brought on Jeakson for Danish.
The second half of extra time has begun. Both teams are locked in a midfield battle, with Oman showing slightly more intent in attack as they push for a winner.
The first half of extra time ends with the score still 1-1. In the 101st minute, Oman brought on Al Marzuq for Al Akhbari.
Extra time began in Hisor with Oman pushing forward early, as Al Aghbari's cross was cleared by India in the 92nd minute. By the 99th minute, India applied pressure and won a corner, but the delivery was poor and easily dealt with by Oman.
By the 85th minute, Oman was controlling possession, while India defended to take the game into extra time.
In stoppage time, Abdulghafur sent a cross from the left, but it was too heavy and went out of play.
The referee added five minutes at the end of the second half.
Full time: The match ends 1-1, and both teams will play 30 minutes of extra time, with penalties if the tie persists.
Goal!! Udanta Singh scores for India! India equalizes from a long throw-in. Udanta flicks the ball with a diving header into the net. Game on from here!
By the 71st minute, Oman was controlling the pace of the game, and India struggled to create clear chances. Early second-half pressure from India had faded.
At the 68th minute, Oman took a shot from the edge of the box, which deflected slightly and went wide.
India made two substitutions at the 64th minute, with Manvir and Roshan coming on for Mahesh and Uvais.
Despite showing intent, India lacked precision in the final third, while Oman's solid defence continued to frustrate them.
Goal Oman! After sustained pressure, the Indian defence finally gave way. A left-flank cross allowed Yahmadi to score with a first-time shot into the far corner.Earlier, Uvais tried a header from a long throw-in, but Oman's goalkeeper Al Mukhaini handled it comfortably.
The second half of the India vs Oman CAFA Nations Cup third-place match is underway.India made an early substitution, with Jithin MS replacing Vikram.Oman almost created a chance early in the half with a long ball that split India's defence, but they took too long to get it into the box, and the opportunity was lost.
It's half-time here in Hisor! But we are yet to see a goal from either side.
Irfan had a good chance to score with a first-time shot from a left-flank cutback but sliced it wide.
In the 45+1 minute, Al Masaikhi received the first yellow card of the match, just before halftime. Two minutes of added time were announced.
Earlier, Vikram and Al Masaikhi challenged for the ball, with Vikram going down and coach Khalid Jamil showing his displeasure.
Both teams created notable chances-Anwar for India and Al Rawahi for Oman. Chhangte delivered a floating cross to Vikram, but the Indian forward could not connect under pressure.
Oman's Al Rawahi also had a first-time attempt from a cross, but failed to hit it properly, allowing India to clear safely.
A misunderstanding between Rahul Bheke and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu gave Al Rawahi a chance inside the box. He got past Gurpreet and took a shot, but it went off target and India escaped.
By the 26th minute, Oman had controlled most of the game with 76 percent possession, while India had only 24 percent.
In the 23rd minute, Vikram Pratap Singh and goalkeeper Al Mukhaini both went for a loose ball in the air. They collided, and the referee awarded a free kick to Oman. Vikram was unhappy with the decision and argued that it was not a foul.
By the 17th minute, India began to settle into the game. Unlike the opening quarter of an hour, where they mostly cleared the ball away, the Blue Tigers started building some attacking moves.
India nearly took the lead from a long throw when Anwar Ali's close-range header tested Al Mukhaini. The Oman keeper reacted quickly and made the save.
At the 11th minute, India created another opening from a free kick. Chhangte sent in a cross towards the far post, causing problems for the Oman defence, but they eventually cleared the ball.
By the 7th minute, Oman had already settled into the game, moving the ball around comfortably. India, meanwhile, struggled to keep possession and often cleared it away under pressure.
Oman began on the front foot, with Al Mushaifri bursting down the left wing before sending a low ball across the face of goal. The attempt, however, went without support as India's backline reacted swiftly to cut it out and clear the danger. The early momentum has clearly been with Oman, who continue to press forward, while India find themselves pinned deep inside their own half and struggling to break out.
Al Mukhaini, Al Busaidi, Al Khamisi, Al Sabhi, Abdulgafur, Al Kaabi, Abdul Khalifa Al Mushaifri, Abdul Rahman Al Mushaifri, Mahmood Al Mushaifri, Al Rawahi, Al Mashaikhi
India Playing XI: Gurpreet, Rahul, Anwar, Prabhu, Chhangte, Vikram Partap, Irfan, Mahesh Naorem, Hmingthan, Uvais, Farooq
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In ten previous meetings between the two sides, India have won only once, way back in their maiden encounter, while Oman have dominated the head-to-head record ever since. Ending that streak would be a huge boost to India's confidence ahead of a challenging qualification cycle.
India's campaign in this year's CAFA Nations Cup has been a mixed bag. They impressed with a hard-fought victory against co-hosts Tajikistan but fell short against Iran, the regional heavyweights, and were held to a draw by Afghanistan. Jamil will be eager to see his team cap off the tournament with a strong display, especially given the transitional phase Indian football is currently navigating.
Oman, meanwhile, arrive in Hisor with momentum on their side. The Gulf nation, invited as a guest team, have looked solid throughout the group stage, going unbeaten with a draw against co-hosts Uzbekistan and wins over Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan. They also boast a strong record in the competition, having secured third place in the inaugural 2023 edition by defeating Kyrgyzstan. Another podium finish would further cement their growing reputation in Central Asian football circles.
While the spotlight may largely be on tomorrow's final, the India-Oman clash is not short of intrigue. For Oman, it's about consistency; for India, it's about breaking barriers and closing the gap on an opponent that has long had their number. Whatever the outcome, the playoff promises to be a competitive encounter that could shape both teams' approach to the crucial months ahead.