Overview
- India play Qatar at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha on Saturday with an 8 pm kickoff.
- India opened Group H with a 2-0 win over Bahrain to move to three points.
- Qatar began the campaign by defeating Brunei Darussalam 13-0, showcasing a potent attack.
- Coach Naushad Moosa called for a winning mentality and said India must curb Qatar’s short passing, quick switches and wing play.
- Moosa cited a 20-day camp in Bangalore and a subsequent stint in Malaysia for cohesion, noting the squad has acclimatised in Doha and views the campaign as key to securing more camps and friendlies.