India vs Qatar FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Highlights: QAT beat IND 3-0

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: The referee blows the whistle for full-time. Qatar walk away with a 3-0 win with goals coming from Mustafa Meshaal, Al Moez Ali, and Gaber AbdulSallam.

Meanwhile, Qatar’s winning run in FIFA World Cup qualifiers continue, while India endure their first in the campaign.

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: A moment of brilliance but no concrete results as India still look for an opening. Back-to-back corners for India but it is easily dealt with by the Qatar defenders. IND 0-3 QAT (90′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Qatar score their third goal as Waad Albayati sends in a cross from the left, which is headed inside the post by Gaber AbdulSallam. IND 0-3 QAT (86′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: India make two substitutions as Rahul KP and Ishan Pandita come in for Sunil Chhetri and Chhangte. IND 0-2 QAT (82′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Qatar get a setpiece on the right side but nothing comes out of it as Amrinder collects the ball rolling towards him. He then searches for Indian shirts and kicks it straight to Chhangte in right, just over the centre line. The player, however, fails to control the ball but appreciates the goalkeeper for such a superb delivery. IND 0-2 QAT (77′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: A strong challenge by Subhashish near the right corner flag, following it ends up being a goalkick.

India then try to build an attack before a cross by Subhashish sends the ball out of play. India try to create another attack as Sahal Abdul Samad sends a ball forward, which finds Mahesh, however, he fails to control his balance and kicks it behind the goal. IND 0-2 QAT (72′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: A long ball by Apuia from his half towards the other corner and finds Chhangte. He runs with the ball and then backheels it towards the flank for Nikhil Poojary, who opts for a cross but it is cleared quite comfortably.

Qatar make three changes. IND 0-2 QAT (69′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: India show a bit spark as they try to build an attack from the right. The attack is prevented but an important interception by Subhashish leads to another attack, this time from the opposite flank. Mahesh tries to play a cross but it is sent for a corner, which is comfortably dealt with Qatar.

Meanwhile, Sahal Abdul Samad comes in for Anirudh Thapa.

Moments later Sahal gets an open chance as he is the only man inside the D. He goes for the far corner and sends it wide of the target. Good lofted delivery by Suresh. IND 0-2 QAT (64′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Another fine play by Akram Afif, who dribbles past a defender and tries to play the ball in the centre. The player, who recieved the ball, slips inside the box as India clear the threat. The Blue Tigers then try to build a counter but the attack is stopped right after the centre line. IND 0-2 QAT (58′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Plenty of build-up by Qatar as Akram Afif goes down following a tackle from Suresh at the edge of the D. He hopes for a penalty but the referee isn’t interested. India try to launch a counter but the attack fizzles out right after the centre line. IND 0-2 QAT (55′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Despite hard pressing by India, Qatar are finding space and rolling the ball towards their own players. They eventually lose possession after an aerial ball goes for a throw-in. IND 0-2 QAT (51′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: The second half is underway and it is almost a similar story. India concede an early goal in the second half. Akram Afif tests Amrinder from the right side, close to the post and the goalkeeper fails to save the ball in the first attempt. The ball rolls behind and he dives back but is overpowered by Al Moez Ali, who rams it in the nets.

Meanwhile, Mahesh Singh is on the field for Udanta Singh. IND 0-2 QAT (46′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: The referee brings the first half to an end and it will be Qatar, who will go into the interval with a 1-0 lead.

India too won’t have much complaints as they have kept Qatar on toes.

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Two minutes of additional time.

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Sunil Chhetri poaches after the ball, which is rolled back towards the Qatar goalkeeper, who then plays it to Boualem Khoukhi. Unaware of Chhetri charging at him, he takes a bit late and makes an error. The ball is rolled towards Thapa in front but he hits it wide of the target from the edge of the box. IND 0-1 QAT (43′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: An excellent thought process by Subhashish. He plays the ball towards right and makes a run forward. The ball is played towards him and he tries to build a counter attack before being taken down in the process.

Moments later Chhangte makes a great run before sending in a cross from the right. The ball is cleared by a Qatar defender. IND 0-1 QAT (40′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: A beautiful set-up by the Indian midfielders, before they release the ball in the middle just outside the box. Apuia gets a free shot at the target but he hits it way above the crossbar. A loud gasp at the stadium. IND 0-1 QAT (35′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Udanta Singh is taken down towards the right flank but the foul is given the other way. IND 0-1 QAT (33′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Qatar get another corner and Mustafa Meshaal find himself unmarked. He runs forward and connects the ball with his head but it is saved by Amrinder. IND 0-1 QAT (31′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: India try to build an attack from the left but the ball is sent for a throw-in. India look for a quick restart but is stopped by the referee as Tamim Mansour is down on the ground. Physio take him out as Thapa takes throw-in before India lose possession again. ND 0-1 QAT (29′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: India try to build possession before they lose it near the centreline. Rahul Bheke makes a crucial interception inside the box. IND 0-1 QAT (26′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Qatar with a quick counterattack as Akram Afif runs towards the ball from left. An Indian defender chases after him but Amrinder Singh decides to take matter into his own hands. He closes the angle, as the ball goes out for a corner. Good save, making his body appear bigger than the post. That will also lift his confidence.

Qatar create another chance but the threat is dealt by Subhashish Bose. IND 0-1 QAT (24′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live Qatar get another corner and Akram Afif takes it short. A one-two near the flank, before the ball is crossed towards the post but it is headed wide by one of their player.

Another mistake by Amrinder as he kicks the ball straight to a Qatar player right at the mouth of the goal. He takes a shot but it is headed for a corner by Jhingan, and the defenders then take care of the setpiece. IND 0-1 QAT (19′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: A good interception by Sandesh Jhingan inside the box, slides as Akram Afif takes a shot at the target. The ball hits him and goes over the bar. Corner is dealt comfortably by India.

Meanwhile, Jhingan and Mustafa Meshaal go for an aerial ball close to the halfline. The Qatar player goes down and it is a yellow card for Jhingan.

IND 0-1 QAT (15′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: The good news for the fans is that Indian players are pressing hard, forcing the opponent to make mistakes.

The stadium is buzzing with “Maa Tujhe Salam” chants.

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Qatar have dominated the early stages as Akram Afif is taken down inside the D by Jhingan. Shoulder push so no worries as the ball is cleared for a corner.

The corner is headed for a throw-in as Boualem Khoukhi goes down inside the D. IND 0-1 QAT (10′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Apuia is taken down by a Qatar player right at the centre line. India get a freekick and the action is underway.

Qatar continue to press, India too are fighting hard as they search for an equaliser. IND 0-1 QAT (8′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: The ball is played towards Amrinder, who makes a mistake and hands the ball towards Al Moez Ali charging from the right. He takes a step and drills it inside the box but Akram Afif misfires from a point blank range. That should have been 1-0.

Qatar get a corner moments later and after a chaotic moment inside the box, Mustafa Meshaal fires it behind Amrinder, leaving him with no chance of saving it. IND 0-1 QAT (4′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Anirudh Thapa rolls the ball behind, straight to the goalkeeper and India try to build an early attack but the danger is averted. IND 0-0 QAT (1′)

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: We are done with the pre-match warmups and are minutes away from the kick-off. Can India stun Qatar tonight?

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: The last time India met Qatar, the Blue Tigers had to swallow a bitter pill of 1-0 defeat. Prior to that they had engaged in a 0-0 draw, which was nothing short of a victory.

In fact India were the only Asian team to take points from Qatar in the previous cycle of FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: If we look at India’s starting XI, Igor Stimac has taken a big call by resting Gurpreet as Amrinder Singh will be the man guarding the goal tonight.

Gurpreet was a powerhouse when India met Qatar previously, which was in the last cycle of World Cup qualifiers.

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Meshaal Barsham (gk), Pedro Miguel, Ahmed Fathi, Hassan Al Haydos, Akram Afif, Lucas Mendes, Homam Al Amin, Boualem Khoukhi, Al Moez Ali, Tamim Mansour, Mustafa Meshaal

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Amrinder Singh (GK), Rahul Bheke, Subhashish Bose, Sandesh Jhingan, Anirudh Thapa, Suresh Singh, Apuia Ralte, Sunil Chhetri (c), Udanta Singh, Chhangte, Nikhil Poojary

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Qatar are ranked 61 in the world, 31 slots above India.

However, Qatar had a forgettable World Cup and have played two draws and two losses (including 0-4 to Iran) in four friendlies since September.

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: If India does miss Manvir’s services in front, India might switch to 4-3-3 formation.

Anirudh Thapa, Suresh Wangjam and Lalengmawia Ralte could then form the midfield. Or, Sahal Abdul Samad could drop into midfield.

Sunil Chhetri could have Mahesh Naorem and Udanta Singh on either side in the front three.

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Manvir Singh, who scored the goal in India’s 1-0 win against Kuwait, is doubtful for the match tonight. The tall forward from Punjab skipped training on Monday evening.

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: A few months back the Indian team had won the Intercontinental Cup at the same venue and fans are hoping for a similar outcome tonight, although it will be relatively harder considering Qatar’s ranking.

But fans have been visiting the arena and tickets are officially sold out.

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: India head into the contest with a 1-0 over Kuwait.

Qatar, on the other hand, mauled Afghanistan 8-1 in their previous encounter.

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Football Match Live: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the FIFA World Cup qualifier encounter between India and Qatar, which will be played at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The kick-off is at 7:00 pm.