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Qatar score late to clinch draw with stunned Switzerland in World Cup opener
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Qatar score late to clinch draw with stunned Switzerland in World Cup opener SANTA CLARA: Qatar got their first ever World Cup point with a stoppage-time goal to draw 1-1 with Switzerland in an energetic and one-sided Group B opener on Saturday (June 13). The Swiss went ahead in the 17th minute when Breel Embolo coolly stroked home a penalty, but paid the price for failing to score more after 26 attempts on goal in a match they dominated right from the kickoff.
Qatar score late to clinch draw with stunned Switzerland in World Cup opener
SANTA CLARA: Qatar got their first ever World Cup point with a stoppage-time goal to draw 1-1 with Switzerland in an energetic and one-sided Group B opener on Saturday (June 13).
The Swiss went ahead in the 17th minute when Breel Embolo coolly stroked home a penalty, but paid the price for failing to score more after 26 attempts on goal in a match they dominated right from the kickoff.
Qatar soaked up the pressure in the blistering California sun, and, deep into extra time, stunned the Swiss, with captain Boualem Khoukhi heading home a cross from the left from Homam Ahmed to spark chaotic scenes in the stadium.
Qatar faces co-hosts Canada in Vancouver, and Switzerland take on Bosnia at the Los Angeles Stadium in the next Group B games on Thursday.