Qatar Olympic side in goalless draw against Yemen, reach semis

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Thursday, October 8th 2015 12:12 AM

DOHA: Qatar's Olympic squad was held to a goalless draw by Yemen in their West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) Championship but the home side still managed to reach the semi-finals. The home team played a fighting game at Lekhwiya Stadium to top Group A. Qatar bagged a total of 7 points after three matches. Yemen finished with 4 points. Palestine and Jordan were the other sides in the group. Qatar's Asim Madibo emerged as the best player from the game, producing slick football. The event is being staged to help Olympic sides prepare for the AFC U23 Championship to be held in Doha next January.