Qatar faced Chinese Taipei in the Asian Championship on Saturday. The hosts suffered a 0-3 defeat. It was a heavy loss for the local side.
Both teams entered the fixture with zero points. They remain level on the table after their opening matches. To be fair, neither side looked particularly sharp. The opening stages were tight.
Qatar had just lost 0-3 to Thailand. Chinese Taipei suffered a 1-3 defeat against South Korea. Both teams were coming off difficult outings.
The visitors took all three points. And here's the thing, the hosts had nothing to show for their effort. The visitors controlled the tempo.
Watching the match, one notices the coaching setup. The visitors were clinical. By then, the hosts had nothing to do all evening.
They sit third and fourth respectively. The gap in points is non-existent. The table is wide open.
The score sits at 0-3. The goal difference swings from minus three to plus three. The table reflects the result.