India lost to Qatar 2-1 in AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers on Saturday at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Al Hashmi Mohialdin (18’) had put Qatar in the lead early while Muhammed Suhail (52’) equalised for India. However, Jassem Al Sharshani (67’) scored the winning goal through penalty for the hosts.
Earlier, India defeated Bahrain 2-0 and will face Brunei Darussalam on September 9.
The group winners and the four best second-placed teams from the 11 groups will qualify for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026.
India U23 Starting XI:
Sahil, Bikash Yumnam, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Pramveer, Mohammed Sanan, Parthib Sundar Gogoi, Harsh Palande, Macarton Louis Nickson, Muhammed Suhail, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Ricky Meetei Haobam
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
