The Indian Football team faced a gut-wrenching moment during their FIFA World Cup Qualifier Round 2 match against Qatar. In the 73rd minute, Qatar scored a controversial goal that levelled the match, leading to an uproar among Indian fans. The ball had clearly gone out of bounds before Ahmed Al Rawi managed to beat Gurpreet Singh Sandhu from outside the box, clinching the win for the hosts.
Indian fans quickly took to social media to express their outrage, with the hashtag #Cheating trending on ‘X’.
What’s going on here? This is cheating! The ball went out. #IndianFootball #FIFAWorldCup #FIFAWWC #IndiavsQatar #Qatar #cheating pic.twitter.com/3Gx0LiPCvo— Nashra Rizvi (@NashraRizvi110) June 11, 2024
Qatar robbed India’s spot for FIFA World Cup by cheating openlyIt’s clearly visible that ball has crossed the line for a goal-kick but the nasty Qataris pull it back to tuck in.
CLEARLY NOT A GOAL…!!! @FIFAcom #IndianFootball #QATIND #FIFA #cheating pic.twitter.com/MCYPAqRrpP
— Lakshay Mehta (@lakshaymehta31) June 11, 2024
A Heart-breaking moment in Indian football history.– INDIA CLEARLY ROBBED…!!!#cheating pic.twitter.com/A1jorN4RAd
— Ritesh Mishra (@Ritesh_Mishraaa) June 11, 2024
FIFA Rank 34th Qatar, robbed 121nd ranked India of a football world cup qualification with this goal that was noting but blatant #Cheating.They would’ve still qualified without this goalWhat a beautiful game indeed @FIFAcom @FIFAWorldCup #QATIND pic.twitter.com/MSeJ2EwBOK— Pranav Pratap Singh (@PranavMatraaPPS) June 12, 2024
A Heart-breaking moment football history.– INDIA CLEARLY ROBBED…!!! Qatar was so desperate that they had to cheat to win
FIFA ranking Qatar 34 and India 121 #cheatingpic.twitter.com/hIYmwimTA0
— Saanjana Rathore ⃟ (@saanjana918_R) June 12, 2024
To understand the gravity of the situation, India needed a victory to secure a historic qualification to the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The 73rd minute saw a pivotal moment when a Qatari player, despite the ball having clearly crossed the touchline, pulled it back into play. This set up Youssef Ayman, who easily tapped it into an unguarded net, leaving the Indian side and their supporters in shock.
The Indian team immediately protested the goal, but their appeals fell on deaf ears as both the referee and the linesman allowed the goal to stand, ignoring the blatant infringement. This controversial decision sparked widespread anger and disappointment among Indian fans, who felt their team was wronged in a crucial match.
Despite this unfair blow, the Indian team displayed remarkable resilience and determination. They continued to push forward, seeking the goal that would restore their lead and keep their dreams of advancing alive. However, in the 85th minute, Ahmed Al Rawi, who had struggled throughout the game, scored a stunning goal from outside the penalty area, securing the victory for Qatar and shattering Indian hopes.
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The Blue Tigers, who had begun the night in second place in their group, were relegated to third after this heartbreaking defeat. This loss ended their chances of advancing to Round 3 of the World Cup qualifiers. Nonetheless, the Indian team will now shift their focus to the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Third Round qualification, where they hope to redeem themselves and make their nation proud.
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