Lalpekhlua leads India against superior Qatar

India unnerved a technically superior Qatar by taking the early lead but were eventually outplayed 1-3 here in their second round and impressively qualified football match for the 2012 Olympics.

Striker, Jeje Lalpekhlua gave India the lead in the seventh minute before Qatar equalised in the 14th minute through Al Khanfan as the two sides went into the breather 1-1.

India could keep the home side at bay in the first half but they were completely outstanding in the second session, conceding two goals.

Captain Hasan Al Haydos made it 2-1 for Qatar in the 54th minute before substitute Mohammed Elneel scored in the 68th minute to complete the tally.