Oman scored a late goal to secure a dramatic 2–1 victory over Turkmenistan in the CAFA Nations Cup.
The match started with an unexpected own goal giving Oman the early lead. Turkmenistan fought back with a well-taken equalizer. However, in the end, Muhsen Al Ghassani’s injury-time strike sealed the win.
Turkmenistan vs Oman Scores, Goals & Highlights
Quick Summary Box
Category | Details |
Teams | Turkmenistan vs Oman |
Final Score | Turkmenistan 1–2 Oman |
Date & Venue | September 5, 2025 – Stadion Majmuasi, Tashkent |
Key Moments | Ahallyyew OG 16’, Sapargulyyev 51’, Al Ghassani 90+4’ |
Man of the Match | Muhsen Al Ghassani (Oman) |
League Impact | Oman to fight for 3rd place; Turkmenistan eliminated from contention |
Goal Breakdown
16’ – Oman 1–0 Turkmenistan (Own Goal by Rustem Ahallyyew)
- Scorer: Rustem Ahallyyew (OG)
- A miscontrolled clearance slipped past his keeper into the net.
- An unexpected early lead for Oman in this CAFA Nations Cup Group A clash.
51’ – Turkmenistan 1–1 Oman (S. Arzuvguly Sapargulyyev)
- Scorer: Arzuvguly Sapargulyyev
- The equalizer came after a chance in the box was calmly slotted away.
- A vital lifeline for the home team in the CAFA Nations Cup contest.
90+4’ – Oman 2–1 Turkmenistan (Muhsen Al Ghassani)
- Scorer: Muhsen Al Ghassani
- Assist: Zahir Al Aghbari
- A low, curling effort found the bottom corner in injury time.
- It was a heartbreaker for Turkmenistan, whereas, a dramatic clincher in the CAFA Nations Cup.
Key Incidents
- 32’- Yellow Card (Turkmenistan)
- 35’ – Yellow Card (Oman)
- 48’- Yellow Card (Turkmenistan)
- 95’ – Yellow Card (Oman)
- 96’ – Yellow Card (Oman)
Turkmenistan battled valiantly after falling behind but couldn’t prevent Oman from netting late. Furthermore, the winning goal came deep in stoppage time, a moment that defined this match’s drama.
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CAFA Nations Cup Performance Highlights
- Star of the Match: Muhsen Al Ghassani scored the decisive goal in injury time. Thus, he was the match’s star.
- Arzuvguly Sapargulyyev’s equalizer showed Turkmenistan’s resilience.
- Omani cool: Up to Al Ghassani’s goal, Oman maintained composure in the face of defensive pressure.
- Rustem Ahallyyew’s unfortunate own goal swung momentum early in this CAFA Nations Cup.
Post-Match Impact
- Oman maintained 2nd spot in Group A of the CAFA Nations Cup. At the same time, keeping their hopes alive for 3rd place.
- Turkmenistan’s chances of advancement finished as they missed a late equalizer in this CAFA Nations Cup.
- Oman now look ahead to the third-place playoffs
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Amit Mishra’s Take
This match was the very definition of late-game drama. Oman’s determination and Turkmenistan’s defensive blunder led to a close victory in a match that included an amazing injury-time goal and an unusual own goal.
Therefore, as Oman gets closer to a third finish, Al Ghassani’s heroics in the closing moments highlight the narrow margins in this competition.
