FIFA World Cup qualifiers: India crash out, Qatar and Kuwait advance to Round 3- Highlights
31' What a miss!
How did India miss that? Manvir beats the goalkeeper and seems through on goal, but somehow Ellethy manages to get it away. The ball falls to Chhangte, who also misses the chance.
There's a tackle from behind on Chhangte, but the referee waves play on. India comes agonizingly close to scoring but is still unable to break the deadlock.
24' What a miss!
Rahim Ali embarks on a blistering run through the box, dribbling past the Qatari defense with skill. With Manvir and Chhangte waiting in the box, Rahim opts to take the shot himself. However, his effort goes wide, missing the target. India had a golden opportunity there, but couldn't capitalize.
18' It's that guy Alrawi again!
India launches a promising attack, but Rahim Ali loses possession in the middle of the park. Qatar quickly counter, with Ahmed Alrawi beating the offside trap. Alrawi shot from the far right towards the far post, but fortunately for India, the ball went wide.
Ahmed Alrawi comes close yet again! (Photo Credit: FanCode)
14' Another chance for Qatar!
Ahmed Alrawi is tearing apart the Indian defense early in the game. This marks the third time he's come dangerously close to scoring. However, Gurpreet stands strong, making another crucial save to keep Qatar at bay.
11' Shambolic defending from India!
5' Qatar on the front foot!
Naif Alhadhrami gets a through ball from the middle of the park. Alhadhrami takes a first time shot but straight at Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.
Gurpreet called into action early on!
The newly appointed Indian captain got a feel for things making a strong save inside the opening 4 minutes.
A Qatar corner to the near post was flicked by the Qatari attacker onto the goal and Gurpreet had to stretch full length to tip the ball over the bar!
And we are off!
The ball is rolling at the Ahmed Bin Ali stadium. India in their blue skin attacks from right to left.
Players are out!
The players have taken the field and we are minutes away from kickoff!
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