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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