DOHA: QFA President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al

Thani on Saturday praised the support of Qatar fans who turned

out in large numbersfor the World Cup qualifying game on Thursday.

Qatar beat China 1-0 in their Group C clash played at a packed Jassim

Bin Hamad Stadium.

Sheikh Hamad said: “We got excellent fan support against China. Now

our next match is against Madlives. We hope we get similar support.”

“It will be a tough match. We need to win the next game also,” the QFA

president said.

Qatar host Maldives on October 13 at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.