Qatar took immediate control as they put Palestine on the defensive at Al Bayt Stadium.

Ahmed Fathy and Mohamed Manai had early attempts for the reigning AFC Asian Cup™ champions but could not find a way past Palestine custodian Rami Hamada.

Julen Lopetegui was forced into a change midway through the first half with midfielder Assim Madibo replaced by Issa Laye but Qatar continued to be the dominant side with Lucas Mendes’ effort thwarted by Hamada, which was the closest they got to the opener.

Edmilson Junior, who came on for the second half, drilled a low cross from the right in the 51st minute which Al Brake flicked wide before Akram Afif had a penalty appeal turned down following a challenge from Michael Termanini.

Hamada then tipped a powerful Mohammed Muntari effort over with Ahmad Alqaq wasting a chance to put Palestine ahead when he blasted Zeid Qunbar’s knock-down high over the bar.

Palestine, however, had the final say deep into stoppage time when Alqaq’s cross from the left was put into his own net by the unfortunate Al Brake.

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