India vs Oman HIGHLIGHTS CAFA Nations Cup: India beat Oman 3-2 in penalties to secure third spot
CAFA Nations Cup 3rd-place playoff highlights: The match was decided by a penalty shoot-out after both teams were tied 1-1 at the end of 120 minutes
CAFA Nations Cup 2025 3rd-place playoff India vs Oman highlights
India and Oman played out a thrilling contest in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 third-place playoff, with the Blue Tigers eventually emerging victorious in a tense penalty shoot-out after the match ended 1-1 in regulation and extra time. With this win, India secured third spot in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, marking a historic achievement for the team.
Oman started the game strongly, dominating possession and pressing India into its own half. Al Mushaifri’s early runs down the left created danger, but the Indian defence stood firm. India’s first chance came from a Chhangte free kick, which unsettled the Omani backline before being cleared. Soon after, Anwar Ali’s header from a long throw was saved brilliantly by goalkeeper Al Mukhaini.
While Oman enjoyed nearly 76 percent possession at one stage, India slowly grew into the game, with Vikram and Chhangte combining to test the Omani defence. However, neither side could capitalize on their big chances, with Al Rawahi missing from close range for Oman and Vikram failing to direct his header at goal. The first half ended goalless, though tempers flared with Al Masaikhi earning a booking and Irfan slicing wide in stoppage time.
The breakthrough came in the 55th minute when Yahmadi finished clinically with the outside of his boot after sustained Omani pressure, giving his side a 1-0 lead. India pushed hard for an equalizer but lacked sharpness in the final third, while Oman nearly doubled their advantage with a deflected strike from the edge of the box.
India finally found their moment in the 80th minute through a trademark long throw-in routine. The flick-on inside the box fell to Udanta Singh, who dived to head the ball past Al Mukhaini to level the scores at 1-1. The game remained tightly poised through to full time, sending the match into extra time.
Oman started strongly in the added period, but their hopes took a huge blow in the 98th minute when they were reduced to 10 men after a red card. Despite the numerical advantage, India could not break through, and the match went to penalties.
Penalty Shoot-out:
- India 1st: Scored – India 1-0 Oman
- Oman 1st: Missed – India lead
- India 2nd: Scored – India 2-0 Oman
- Oman 2nd: Missed – India tighten grip
- India 3rd: Missed – still 2-0
- Oman 3rd: Scored – India 2-1 Oman
- India 4th: Scored – India 3-1 Oman
- Oman 4th: Scored – India 3-2 Oman
- India 5th: Missed – tension rises
- Oman 5th: Missed – India win!
With a 3-2 victory in the shoot-out, India clinched a dramatic win to take third place at the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, showcasing resilience after trailing and composure under pressure in the shoot-out.
8:16 PM
India vs OMAN LIVE SCORE CAFA Nations Cup 3rd place playoff: India win the shoot-out
India 5th: India miss their fifth shot as the tension rises.
Oman 5th: Oman miss their fifth as India completes a historic win.
Penalty shoot-out score: India 3-2 Oman
8:14 PM
India vs OMAN LIVE SCORE CAFA Nations Cup 3rd place playoff: India close to win.
India 4th: India converts thier fourth and are now one coversion away from win.
Oman 4th: Oman scores their fourth to but now need India to miss
Penalty shoot-out score: India 3-2 Oman
8:13 PM
India vs OMAN LIVE SCORE CAFA Nations Cup 3rd place playoff: Oman closes in on the gap
India 3rd: India miss thier third chance as the wait extends
Oman 3rd: Oman scores their third to close the gap with India
Penalty shoot-out score: India 2-1 Oman
8:11 PM
India vs OMAN LIVE SCORE CAFA Nations Cup 3rd place playoff: India extends the lead.
India 2nd: India covers thier second attempt too to stay in lead.
Oman 2nd: Oman misses their second chance too Indis is running away with the match
Penalty shoot-out score: India 2-0 Oman
8:09 PM
India vs OMAN LIVE SCORE CAFA Nations Cup 3rd place playoff: India in lead
India 1st: India converts their first chance to go 1 up in the shoot out.
Oman 1st: Oman misses their first as India atkes the lead.
Penalty shoot-out score: India 1-0 Oman
Penalty shoot-out score: India 1-0 Oman
8:07 PM
India vs OMAN LIVE SCORE CAFA Nations Cup 3rd place playoff: Penalty shoot-out underway
The penalty shoot-out for the CAFA Nations Cup 3rd place playoff between India and Oman is now underway.
8:02 PM
India vs OMAN LIVE SCORE CAFA Nations Cup 3rd place playoff: Match goes to shoot-out
120": Neither side has been able to find the winning goal in the 30 mins of extra time as the winner will now be decided through penalty shoot-out.
Score: India 1-1 Oman (2nd half of extra time)
7:58 PM
India vs OMAN LIVE SCORE CAFA Nations Cup 3rd place playoff: Final five minutes
115": Only five minutes is left in the extra time period and scores are still tied. We are likley heading for a shoot-out.
Score: India 1-1 Oman (2nd half of extra time)
7:52 PM
India vs OMAN LIVE SCORE CAFA Nations Cup 3rd place playoff: Still no winner
110": Only ten minutes is left in the extra time period but neither side has been ablle to find the winning goal. Will we see a penalty shoot-out.
Score: India 1-1 Oman (2nd half of extra time)
7:47 PM
India vs OMAN LIVE SCORE CAFA Nations Cup 3rd place playoff: Second half of extra time underway
The second half of the extra time is now underway with both teams still tied at 1-1. It will also be a 15 minutes half.
7:46 PM
India vs OMAN LIVE SCORE CAFA Nations Cup 3rd place playoff: First half of extra time over
105": The first half of the extra time is now over as the score continues to stay 1-1 despite Oman playing last 7 minutes with a man down.
Score: India 1-1 Oman (1st half of extra time)
7:39 PM
India vs OMAN LIVE SCORE CAFA Nations Cup 3rd place playoff: Red card for Oman
98": Golden opportunity for India to win the match as Oman are now down to 10 man due to red card.
Score: India 1-1 Oman (1st half of extra time)
7:36 PM
India vs OMAN LIVE SCORE CAFA Nations Cup 3rd place playoff: Oman on attack
92": Oman presses forward again as Al Aghbari delivers a cross into the box, but the Indian defense clears it safely.
Score: India 1-1 Oman (1st half of extra time)
7:29 PM
India vs OMAN LIVE SCORE CAFA Nations Cup 3rd place playoff: First half of extra time underway
The first half of the extra time is now underway with both teams tied at 1-1. It will be a 15 minutes half.
7:27 PM
India vs OMAN LIVE SCORE CAFA Nations Cup 3rd place playoff: Extra time rules
Both teams will continue the match with two half of 15 minutes each to find the winner. If the score still remains tied the winner will then be decided through penalty shoot-out.
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First Published: Sep 08 2025 | 4:30 PM IST
