An inspired display from goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu helped India earn a famous draw against reigning Asian Cup champions Qatar in their second group game of the World Cup qualifiers in Doha on Tuesday. India, who were without the injured Sunil Chhetri, went in as massive underdogs against the hosts. While Qatar’s profligacy in front of goal was a big factor, India’s grit and teamwork while defending was just as impressive. After a disappointing loss against Oman in the opening game, the draw…
After opening their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-1 loss against Oman, India take on Asian Cup champions Qatar in their second Group E game in Doha. Follow all the live scores and match updates here.
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At the end of 90 minutes at the Jassim Bin Hammad Stadium in Doha on Tuesday, the stats read 27-2 (shots) and 15-1 (corners) in favour of Qatar against India. However, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, captaining India in the absence of the indisposed Suni…
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It is the 83rd minute of India’s World Cup qualifier against reigning Asian Champions Qatar. The score is 0-0 (and stays that way). Doha is growing impatient.
Over the past year, the home fans have gotten used to seeing their side swat away opponent after opponent. Lebanon. North Korea. Saudi Arabia. Iraq. South Korea. The United Arab Emirates. Japan. Most recently, Afghanistan. High ranked or low ranked, they’ve all come and been dispatched with minimum fuss.
They do not like the situation developing…
Alejandro Moreno says that VAR created a state of uncertainty throughout the Copa America by not showing footage of what was being checked.
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Sergio Aguero and Lautaro Martinez both scored in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Qatar that sealed their place in the Copa America quarterfinals on Sunday.
Argentina, needing a win to advance from the group stage, were handed the perfect start when a Qatari defender mistakenly passed the ball to Martinez at the top of the penalty area and the Inter Milan forward beat Saad Al-Sheeb to make it 1-0 inside of five minutes.
Aguero had a golden chance to double Argentina’s lead, but he flashed his low…
All Argentina have to do is beat Qatar and they are on to the quarterfinals of the Copa America. Given their performances over the first two games, is victory a sure thing?