India upset Oman to finish third in CAFA Nations Cup
NEW DELHI, Sept. 9 -- India showed sufficient resolve in the midst of a testing phase to upstage Oman on penalties and secure the third-place playoff of the CAFA Nations Cup football in Hisor, Tajikistan on Monday.
In a big boost for coach Khalid Jamil in his first assignment, amid questions over a lack of strike power, India rallied from a goal down to level terms as the regulation time ended 1-1. After extra-time failed to break the deadlock, a phase that also saw Oman defender Ali Al Busaidi expelled in the 96th minute, India won the penalties 3-2 to finish a creditable third.
Jamil can take heart from the fighting display of his 133rd ranked side against Oman, the world No.79 team. It was India's first win over the Gulf side in 31 years...
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