Switzerland's World Cup aspirations took a hit after a disappointing draw against Qatar in their Group B opener. The Swiss side, who were confident of making a strong run, struggled to convert their chances and paid the price for a defensive lapse in stoppage time.
Switzerland dominated the match with 26 attempts, but their front line stuttered, and they failed to build on their early lead through Breel Embolo's penalty. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi scoring the equalizer off a Miro Muheim own goal.
Swiss coach Murat Yakin may need to rethink his tactics ahead of the remaining Group B games against Canada and Bosnia. He expressed disappointment, saying it was like losing two points, and vowed to get back to the drawing board to assess the match and come back stronger.
