Qatar beat New Zealand in U20 World Cup warm-up

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Monday, May 11th 2015 12:44 AM

DOHA: Qatar beat New Zealand 2-0 in their FIFA U20 World Cup tune-up match on Sunday. Both teams are preparing for the FIFA U20 World Cup to be held in New Zealand. Qatar's Akram Afifi scored a goal in each half to give his team a much-needed boost ahead of the World Cup. Qatar exhibited a controlled game for much of the game. Qatar will also play warm-up games against Mexico (May 18) and Mali (May 21) before reaching Hamilton for the FIFA U20 World Cup. The event kicks-off on May 30 and ends June 20. Qatar are in Group C with Portugal, Colombia and Senegal at the FIFA U20 World Cup . 15f01e5459e51538625aa02f0f050f09