KUNMING, China: Qatar coach Jorge Fossati on Tuesday said his team 'braved extreme pressure' during their goalless draw against China. Qatar defenders braved a Chinese onslaught to share points in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at Tuodong Stadium. "We had a very tough first half and we couldn't control the ball," Fossati said on Tuesday. "The home team put us under a lot of pressure but our defense held strong and we improved our possession and attack in the second half," Fossati said. "We didn't have a great match today but we gained a point thanks to our defence," the Qatari coach said. "This point is important because we have lost three games already. The first half of the campaign is finished and now we will do our best in the second," he said. "If we can win against Uzbekistan, it will be a difference of two points. We think we have a big chance," he said. The sixth round will take place on March 23, 2017. Qatar will face Iran at home.