Seems India was more aggressive in the second half and could have scored a goal or two....The two GKs, Amrinder and GSS pulled off two top-drawer saves in the two halves though...good display but too much should not be read into the the results of friendlies
@sam: Better not use the word "paki"...we know that you have used it to denote a person from Pakistan but as you know, the word has a racial slur attached with it and can be considered offensive by some people...cheers!
If that Indian style of play brings us results I don't care @shibier Sometimes we are I think too critical and pessimist Whatever we say in last one year India NT has got some fantastic results with stronger teams.
A game of many chances but no goals: That was the story when India played Oman in a preparation game for the big competition coming up next month.
Head coach Stephen Constantine chose a strong starting eleven led by captain Sunil Chhetri. The only notable absentee was the custodian Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, as the manager opted for Amrinder Singh in between the posts.
And it was the reserve ‘number 1’ who did brilliantly on several occasions in the first half to stop Oman from scoring the opening goal, as the two sides went into the break with level score.
Both teams made several changes but it was India’s who looked to have a positive impact in the second half. Sunil Chhetri and Udanta Singh went close, as well, but could not trouble the opposition goalkeeper. Meanwhile, on the occasions Oman did attack, Sandhu was up to the task.
As a result, both teams cancelled each other out and played an entertaining 0-0 draw. There will be plenty of positives to take for either side as they go into the AFC Asian Cup in just two weeks time.
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Sometimes we are I think too critical and pessimist
Whatever we say in last one year India NT has got some fantastic results with stronger teams.
Also paki means pure. I don't know why people use it as racial slur
They have agreed on at least one thing
A game of many chances but no goals: That was the story when India played Oman in a preparation game for the big competition coming up next month.
Head coach Stephen Constantine chose a strong starting eleven led by captain Sunil Chhetri. The only notable absentee was the custodian Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, as the manager opted for Amrinder Singh in between the posts.
Both teams made several changes but it was India’s who looked to have a positive impact in the second half. Sunil Chhetri and Udanta Singh went close, as well, but could not trouble the opposition goalkeeper. Meanwhile, on the occasions Oman did attack, Sandhu was up to the task.
As a result, both teams cancelled each other out and played an entertaining 0-0 draw. There will be plenty of positives to take for either side as they go into the AFC Asian Cup in just two weeks time.
https://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/afc-asian-cup/1006814/afc-asian-cup-2019-india-and-oman-play-out-friendly-draw/