New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- India edged past Oman 1(3)-1(2) on penalties, marking a historic achievement for the Blue Tigers in the third-place decider of the CAFA Nations Cup, as per the official website of the Indian Super League (ISL).

This was the first time they participated in that tournament.

The Blue Tigers, who had taken part in the tournament with one eye on next month's twin AFC Asian Cup qualifiers against Singapore, returned with a podium finish in the eight-team tournament that featured Asian heavyweights like Iran and winners Uzbekistan, who took the other two spots on the podium.

The bronze medal will boost the Blue Tigers, who have endured a difficult 12 months before the tournament as they look to qualify for the AFC Asian...