Overview
- The third-place playoff in Hisor finished 1-1 after extra time, with Jameel Al Yahmadi scoring in the 55th minute and Udanta Singh equalising in the 80th minute.
- Oman’s Ali Al Busaidi was sent off in the 96th minute during extra time, but India could not find a winner before penalties.
- India won the shootout 3-2 as Lallianzuala Chhangte, Rahul Bheke, and Jithin MS converted, while Gurpreet Singh Sandhu saved Al Yahmadi’s final kick.
- The result delivered a bronze medal in India’s first CAFA Nations Cup appearance against higher-ranked Oman at Hisor Central Stadium in Tajikistan.
- Head coach Khalid Jamil’s late changes preceded the equaliser from a long throw, which was confirmed after a VAR check.