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India vs Oman, 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier highlights: Sunil Chhetri & Co go down fighting
Highlights: India wasted their early lead to go down 1-2 against Oman in their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Guwahati. The hosts started the game brilliantly and Sunil Chhetri handed them the lead in the first half. However, Rabia Alawi Al Mandhar scored twice in the second half to clinch the game for Oman. Follow India vs Oman, 2022 World Cup Qualifiers Live Score here -
21:27 hrs IST
Full Time
This was the story of two halves. India dominated proceedings as they took the lead in the first half but Oman came back strongly and it was a special show from Rabia Alawi Al Mandhar. Oman win 2-1 but there were a number of positives for the Indian football team.
21:19 hrs IST
Oman lead 2-1
Rabia Alawi Al Mandhar scores once again and Oman have taken the lead! A big let off from Rahul Bheke and Mandhar pulled off a brilliant finish as India have conceded the match. The hosts are looking quite tired and Oman have taken full advantage of the fatigue.
21:10 hrs IST
Oman level
Rabia Alawi Al Mandhar scores and Oman have made it 1-1! A good ball from the midfield and Rahul Bheke was unable to take care of the threat. Mandhar pulled off a good finish over Gurpreet and it’s all level in Guwahati.
21:02 hrs IST
IND living dangerously
Oman have looked quite dangerous in the last ten minutes and it took a good save from Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and a header away from Sunil Chhetri to maintain India’s lead!
20:56 hrs IST
Yellow card for Jhingan
A moment of madness from Sandesh Jhingan as he kicked the ball away after an off-side decision and the referee showed him a yellow card for the offence. 69 minutes gone and India lead 1-0.
20:49 hrs IST
Substitution
First change for India as Lallianzuala Chhangte is introduced in place of Brandon Fernandes. Fresh legs at the centre of the field and India can look to continue attacking down the flanks.
20:43 hrs IST
More Saves
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu continues to impress as he completed another brilliant save to deny Oman. He pulled off a good one to stop a ricochet from Anirudh Thapa and then pulled off a full stretched dive to stop a header from the Oman striker.
20:37 hrs IST
Second Half
Time for the second half and Oman have introduced Muhsen Al Ghassani as their first substitute. It was a good first half for India and they will be looking to continue their brilliant run.
20:20 hrs IST
Half Time
It’s half time in Guwahati and India are leading 1-0! It was a half dominated by India and the goal from Sunil Chhetri was a long time coming. However, the job is only half done and the hosts will have capitalise on their momentum.
20:16 hrs IST
Gurpreet saves
A strong header from Oman striker Ahmed Kano but Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was up to the task and India maintain their lead. Two minutes to go in the first half and India dominate proceedings.
20:12 hrs IST
Advantage India
Possession football is working brilliantly for Igor Stimac’s Indian football team as they have maintained their shape well and the goal was the icing on the cake. The flanks have been dominated by Udanata and Ashique who have capitalised on their pace and going into half time, it is clearly advantage India!
20:04 hrs IST
Captain Fantastic
24' GOAL!! Cometh the moment, cometh the man. 🙌🙌🙌@chetrisunil11 puts India into the lead after he finds the back of the net 🥅from inside the box, following a free-kick scenario.
🇮🇳 1-0 🇴🇲#INDOMA ⚔ #BackTheBlue 💙 #IndianFootball ⚽ #BlueTigers 🐯 #WCQ 🌏🏆 pic.twitter.com/D79K2Fkipb
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) September 5, 2019
19:59 hrs IST
Chhetri scores
India have taken the lead and the score is Sunil Chhetri! Another goal for the maestro as he received an inch perfect pass from Brandon Fernandes and the India skipper made no mistake in finishing the move!
19:55 hrs IST
Kuruniyan on fire
Ashique Kuruniyan nutmegs past the Oman defender but the resultant delivery was not up to the mark. Two minutes later, Sandesh Jhingan had a chance to score from the corner but the header was just off the target. India are playing well but the score remains 0-0.
19:48 hrs IST
So close yet so far
A good run down the right from Udanta Singh and the resultant shot smashed into the crossbar and India came really close to opening their account. India are looking good on the attack and this can be huge miss for them!
19:43 hrs IST
Attacking Intent
Quick attacking moves by both teams as Oman had a chance denied by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and India tried to attack once again with Ashique Kuruniyan but it was foiled by the defenders.
19:38 hrs IST
Positive Start
The duo of Ashique Kuruniyan and Udanta Singh are attacking quite regularly and this is a positive start for the hosts. This is a good start for Stimac who believes in short passing and his boys are sticking to the plan till now.
19:34 hrs IST
Kick Off
The match has started and straight away, Oman are looking to attack. With Ashique Kuruniyan playing just behind Sunil Chhetri on top of the field, Sunil Chhetri will have much more support. But, the defence will be the one factor that will clinch the game for India.
19:26 hrs IST
Moments Away
The two teams are out in the middle and we are minutes away from the start of the match. Oman begin as the favourites but the Indian football team is capable of an upset considering the number of young talents.
19:18 hrs IST
Injury Issues
India were dealt a blow days before the opening match with young mid-fielder Amarjit Singh Kiyam being ruled out due to an injury. The 18-year-old, who captained India in the U-17 World Cup at home two years ago, was the only player who featured in all five matches since Stimac’s appointment.
19:10 hrs IST
India Playing XI
Here is how we lineup 🙌🏻 against Oman 🇴🇲 #INDOMA ⚔ #WCQ 🌏🏆 #BackTheBlue 💙 #IndianFootball ⚽ #BlueTigers 🐯 pic.twitter.com/9MI6NvgtlN
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) September 5, 2019
19:05 hrs IST
Hello and Welcome
Welcome to the live coverage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier between India and Oman. It is a big test for India as they will be up against a team which is almost 15 places ahead of them in the FIFA Rankings and considering their form under new coach Igor Stimac, a win will do wonders for them.
