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Qatar score late equaliser against Switzerland to earn first World Cup point
The Swiss had taken the lead through a Breel Embolo first-half penalty and had dominated possession but missed a host of chances.
Qatar score late equaliser against Switzerland to earn first World Cup point
Qatar celebrate their goal against Switzerland. / Reuters

Qatar have secured their first-ever point in a World Cup as a goal by Boualem Khoukhi in time added on snatched a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their Group B match.

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 added 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.

No team scored a win in Group B after Canada drew 1-1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Qatar face co-hosts Canada in Vancouver, and Switzerland take on Bosnia at the Los Angeles Stadium in the next Group B games on Thursday.

SOURCE:TRT World & Agencies