India Secures Historic CAFA Nations Cup Bronze Over Oman

India's men's football team achieved a historic first-ever victory over higher-ranked Oman by winning 3-2 on penalties to secure third place at the CAFA Nations Cup in Hisor, Tajikistan. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, with Udanta Singh scoring the equalizer after Oman took the lead through Jameel Al Yahmadi. In the penalty shootout, India capitalized on Oman's early misses and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's crucial saves, including the final penalty, helped seal the win. Key penalty scorers for India included Lallianzuala Chhangte, Rahul Bheke, and Jithin MS, while Anwar Ali and Udanta Singh missed their attempts. Despite Oman holding more possession, both teams created almost equal chances, and the match featured a red card for Oman's Ali Al Busaidi during extra time. This victory marks a significant milestone for Indian football, breaking Oman's historical dominance over India in their previous meetings.