BHUTAN: Powered by two goals from captain Hassan Al Haydos, Qatar on
Tuesday crushed hosts Bhutan 3-0 to remain unbeaten in six consecutive
qualifying matches.
Al Haydos fired a goal in each half (36 and 90 + 1) while Mohammed
Muntari scored the opening goal in the 22nd minute as Qatar posted
their sixth consecutive win in their 2019 FIFA World Cup and 2019
Asian Cup joint qualifying match campaign.
Playing in extremely cold conditions, Qatar clearly dominated play on
the artificial turf at Changlimithang Stadium.
After a period of heavy Qatari pressure in the first half, it’s the
visitors who took the lead in convincing fashion.
Akram Afif swung in a cross from the left flank and despite Muntari
missing the chance at the first attempt, the striker flicked an effort
skilfully at goal as the Bhutanese defence failed to clear the ball.
After consistent attacks, Qatar doubled their lead with a clinical
finish in the 36th minute.
Al Haydos got the ball out of his feet on the edge of the Bhutanese
penalty area and slammed a right-footed shot past Gurung.
In the first half, Qatar created most of the opportunities and,
despite being backed by a boisterous Thimphu crowd, the hosts failed
to create a meaningful chance of their own.
They defended stoutly though with keeper Jigme Tshering Dorjee pulling off a
number of outstanding tackles.
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