Qatar beats Iran to face Saudi Arabia in crucial game

After last week's victory over China, Qatar surprised the world again last night with another outstanding soccer performance. A 2-0 victory over Iran put the Qatari team on the verge of qualifying for the World Cup finals in France next summer for the first time ever. All the Qatar team needs to do now to qualify is beat Saudi Arabia next Wednesday.

The match was full of excitement and showed how determined and disciplined the Qatari players have become. Striker Mohammad Salem Al Enazi headed the first goal past a diving Iranian goalkeeper Abedzadeh Ahmedreza in the 35th minute before rounding off the tally with a powerful strike in the 80th minute.

After the match, which took place at Al-Arabi Stadium in Doha, people rushed into Doha's Corniche singing and celebrating the national victory. And till Wednesday's match, Qataris are hoping that Qatar will make it for the first time to the World Cup Finals.