Qatar earn first ever World Cup point with late goal
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...
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Qatar secured their first-ever World Cup point with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland, thanks to a late equalizer.
- Boualem Khoukhi scored in the 94th minute to salvage the draw for Qatar.
- Switzerland had taken the lead in the first half through a Breel Embolo penalty.
- Despite dominating possession and shots (26), Switzerland failed to secure a victory in their opening match.
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