Qatar earn their first ever FIFA World Cup finals point as they draw 1-1 with Switzerland in Group B on Saturday. Switzerland take the lead early after Breel Embolo converts a first-half penalty. Qatar respond by staying organised and continue to press as Switzerland control much of the game and create more chances. Multiple outlets describe Switzerland as dominating possession and threatening in attack, but they fail to turn opportunities into a second goal. In the late stages, Qatar force a decisive moment in stoppage time. Boualem Khoukhi heads home a cross from Homam Ahmed/Homam El Amin to level the match in the 94th minute. Several reports also describe the late goal as an own goal or as taking a deflection off the Swiss defender, but all concur that Qatar’s late equaliser secures the draw. The result hands Qatar a historic point in their World Cup opening game and leaves Switzerland unable to capitalise despite their spell of control.
Qatar earn first World Cup point with stoppage-time 1-1 draw vs Switzerland
Qatar earn their first ever FIFA World Cup finals point as they draw 1-1 with Switzerland in Group B on Saturday. Switzerland take the lead early after Breel Embolo converts a first-half penalty. Qata...
- Qatar draw 1-1 with Switzerland in a Group B match on Saturday.
- Switzerland score first through Breel Embolo’s first-half penalty conversion.
- Qatar equalise in stoppage time, with Boualem Khoukhi heading the cross in the 94th minute.
- Multiple reports describe Switzerland as dominating possession and creating more chances, but failing to add a second goal.
- The result is Qatar’s first ever World Cup finals point.
The 2022 hosts, who endured a difficult debut tournament without a point, showed greater determination to avoid another defeat on the world stage. The post Qatar earn historic first World Cup point after draw with Switzerland appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
2 months agoQATAR scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser as they fought back to draw against Switzerland to claim their first-ever point at a World Cup finals. Boualem Khoukhi headed home Homam El Amin’s cross in the 94th minute to spark wild celebrations among Julen Lopetegui’s squad. It delivered a remarkable conclusion to a one-sided affair that Switzerland […]
2 months agoQatar has earned its first-ever FIFA World Cup point in dramatic fashion against Switzerland.
2 months agoQatar secured its first ever World Cup point with a draw against Switzerland, sparking celebrations at home and across the Arab world.
2 months agoQatar earned the first World Cup point in their history when they stunned Switzerland with a late equaliser to grab a 1-1 draw in both sides' opener on Saturday.
2 months agoQatar secured their first-ever World Cup point with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland, thanks to a stoppage-time own goal. Despite Switzerland dominating and taking an early lead through a Breel Embolo penalty, Qatar's resilience paid off. The result marks a significant milestone for the Gulf nation, offering renewed belief after a disappointing previous campaign.
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