The Indian soccer team, led by Igor Stimac, face a major challenge against Qatar on Thursday. – AIFF
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the FIFA World Cup qualifier India vs. Qatar 2022, live from Doha.
JUST A REMINDER: India is almost no longer in the top two places in his group, but a third place is still possible for them. It will help them book a direct third-round spot for the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers.
If India finishes fourth, it can move into the Asian Cup third qualifying round if it is in all Groups among the top four fourth-placed teams ends. If it lands in fifth place in the table, it has to play in the play-off round of the Asian Cup qualifiers.
Indian soccer legend and ex-striker I.M. Vijayan was optimistic about the team’s chances on Thursday: I.M. Vijayan on the World Cup qualifier: This Indian team can beat Qatar
Qatar: Saad Al-Sheeb (GK), Musaab Khidir Mohammed, Bassam Hasham Alrawi, Boulam Khoukhi, Abdulkarim Hassan; Karim Boudiaf, Abdulaziz Hatem, Youssef Abdurisag; Mohammed Muntari, Almoez Ali, Hassan Al Haydos (C).
Speaking to the media before the game, Indian coach Igor Stimac said he expected his men to play tough on Wednesday: Stimac said it would be an « extremely difficult game » against Qatar
The #BlueTigers have arrived #INDQAT #WCQ #BackTheBlue #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/1kk40Mz7hU— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) June 3, 2021
India is fourth in Group E with 3 points in five games, while Qatar leads the group with 16 points in six games.
The Blue Tigers have to play very well to get their first win in this one Secure group. Here’s the preview: India versus Qatar faces a daunting task.
Defenders: Pritam Kotal, Rahul Bheke, Narender Gehlot, Chinglensana Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Adil Khan, Akash Mishra, Subhashish Bose.
Midfielders: Udanta Singh, Brandon Fernandes, Liston Colaco, Rowllin Borges, Glan Martins, Anirudh Thapa, Pronoy Halder, Suresh Singh, Apuia, Abdul Sahal, Yasir Md, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Bipin Singh, Ashique K.
Defense lawyers: Musab Khoder, Pedro Miguel, Tarek Salman, Bassam Al-Rawi, Ahmed Suhail, Boualem Khoukhi, Homam Ahmed, Sultan Al-Brake, Abdelkarim Hassan,
Midfielders: Salem Al-Hajri, Assim Madibo, Karim Boudiaf, Khalid Muneer, Abdulaziz Hatem, Youssef Abdel Razaq, Mohammed Waad, Hassan Al-Haydo, Abdullah Abdulsalam,
The game will be broadcast on Star Network. Watch India vs Qatar on Star Sports 2 and HD 2. The game will also be broadcast live on Disney Hotstar.
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