DOHA: Qatar kicked off their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2015 – AFC Qualifiers on a disappointing note after losing to Laos 5-6 in the match held at Katara beach on Monday. Hamad Al Sharqi stood out for Qatar by netting on two occasions , while former Qatar captain Jafal Rashid also put his name on the scoresheet. In other Day 1 matches, Oman beat Bahrain 3-2, meanwhile, China needed an 8-7 penalty shootouts to edge Vietnam following a 5-5 draw in regular play time. 15 nations battle it out for the three Asian Football Confederation berths available at the finals in Portugal this July.