Qatar earn first-ever World Cup point with late goal
Qatar secured their first-ever World Cup point after a late equalizer by Boualem Khoukhi against Switzerland. The match ended in a 1-1 draw despite Switzerland dominating possession and shot attempts.
Why it matters
This result marks a historic milestone for Qatar's national football team in their second World Cup appearance.
Share Switzerland took an early lead through Breel Embolo’s penalty, but Qatar’s Boualem Khoukhi scored late to secure a 1-1 draw. Qatar’s Boualem Khoukhi (centre) celebrates after scoring a goal against Switzerland during the match. (EPA Images pic) SANTA CLARA : Qatar’s Boualem Khoukhi stunned Switzerland with a late equaliser as the sides played out a 1-1 draw in their opening match at the World Cup on Saturday. A Breel Embolo penalty had broken the deadlock for Switzerland early in the first half in the San Francisco Bay Area before the wasteful favourites were made to pay as Qatar earned their first-ever point at a World Cup.
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