Qatar team hits the training pitch

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Sunday, September 4th 2016 03:44 AM

DOHA: Just a day after their 2018 World Cup qualifying game against Iran, Qatar on Friday returned to Doha and hit the training pitch immediately. Qatar face Uzbekistan on September 6 at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. The players were seen in good spirits following their 2-0 loss against Iran two days ago. Qatar will be playing against South Korea‎, Syria and China after their game against Uzbekistan. Coached by Daniel Carreno, Qatar team underwent fitness drills before training in set pieces on the pitch. Coach Carreno said: "We have urged the players to forget the Iran game and look forward to the challenging match ahead of us against Uzbekistan". He said Qatar team had no injury issues and every player is available for selection. "I want the fans to turn in large numbers and support the national side," the former Al Arabi coach. "Fans can lift the morale of the side ", he added. The forthcoming match will be played under lights. Qatar on Thursday conceded two injury-time goals to a go down after a thrilling 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying game against hosts Iran. Reza Ghoochannejhad and Alireza Jahanbaksh scored the goals as Iran picked up first points from the Asian Zone qualifier. In the other Group A matches on Day1, Uzbekistan edged Syria narrowly 1-0, while South Korea kicked off proceedings with a 3-2 victory over neighbors China.