Indian football great and chairman of AIFF's technical committee Shyam Thapa was disappointed yet hopeful after India suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of Oman on Thursday.
In their first 2022 World Cup qualifier, The Blue Tigers were in front until the 82nd minute but a late brace from Oman's Al Mandhar Al Alawi took the game away from the hosts.
Speaking to Goal about India's performance, Shyam Thapa said, "India played fantastic football against Oman. They are ahead of us in ranking and in quality. But the way India played the first half and especially the opening 10-20 minutes, it was amazing.