FIFA delays match after earlier agreeing to allow the game behind closed doors

Team qualifies for the main round

Ahmad Rauf qualifies for AFC Project Future Referees

The men in green lost the first leg to Yemen 3-1 in Doha

The two Asian sides will play the first leg of the preliminary round in Doha

Veteran Aisam terms second-round clash tougher than last one

Hosts defeat Kuwait 3-2 courtesy of Aqeel’s win in the deciding rubber .

Aisam and Aqeel beat opponents in the doubles match of the first-round tie

Aisam wins first match, Aqeel loses the second against Kuwait in first-round tie

The hosts had beaten Kuwait 5-0 in their 1989 meet-up in the tournament