Qatar, Oman kick off 4th round with draw

Oman and Qatar settled for a goalless draw in the first Group A match of the fourth round of Asian World Cup qualifiers at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Wednesday.

- Khaleej Times Staff [e-mail]

The result leaves both with work to do with Oman to face the UAE on Saturday, with the Emiratis taking on Qatar three days later.

Sultan Al Brake and Edmilson Junior caused early problems for Oman while at the other end, a wayward backpass from Al Brake almost exposed keeper Mahmud Abunada, who was forced to concede a throw-in after pressure from Issam Al Sabhi.

It was the home side who had the first glance at goal in the 13th minute with Boualem Khoukhi missing the target from distance while Abunada’s first real test came in the 27th minute when Issam Al Sabhi skipped past his marker with a neat turn, only to see his powerful left-footed shot comfortably saved by the Qatar custodian.