– Match held at Hisor Central Stadium, Tajikistan.
– First half ended wiht no goals from either side.
– Oman scored early in the second half, but Udanta Singh equalized for India in the 80th minute with a header.
– After extra time (1-1), the game went too penalties.
– Gurpreet Singh Sandhu saved three penalty shots,leading India to a dramatic 3-2 victory in the shootout.
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India’s victory against Oman marks an important milestone for Indian football as it indicates growing competitiveness on an international stage. Securing their first win against a higher-ranked team like Oman demonstrates not just improved skills and resilience, but also increasing confidence under head coach Khalid Jamil’s leadership.Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s crucial role during penalties adds emphasis on individual performances elevating team achievements.
From a broader viewpoint, this success could act as motivation for Indian players while also spotlighting their potential among Asia’s emerging football nations. Sustaining such victories through enhanced training infrastructure and grassroots programs will be key for long-term progress.