Qatar earned a historic first-ever World Cup point with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in San Francisco. Breel Embolo's penalty gave the Swiss the lead, but their missed chances proved costly as Boualem Khoukhi struck in stoppage time to secure a memorable late equaliser.
Qatar secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup point in dramatic fashion as Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage-time equaliser earned a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in San Francisco.
Switzerland appeared destined to begin their World Cup campaign with a victory after striker Breel Embolo converted a first-half penalty, but Qatar showed remarkable resilience and were rewarded deep into injury time with a historic goal that sparked celebrations among their supporters.
The Swiss controlled much of the possession and created the better chances throughout the match. Their breakthrough came when Mahmoud Abunada fouled Remo Freuler inside the penalty area, giving referee no hesitation in pointing to the spot.
Embolo stepped up confidently and dispatched the penalty, putting Switzerland 1-0 ahead and seemingly on course for three valuable points in their opening group-stage encounter.
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