Qatar join Uzbekistan to quarters, Kuwait out

First-half goals by Bilal Mohamed and Egyptian-born forward Mohamed Al-Sayed ‘Geddo’ were followed by a terrific freekick from Fabio Cesar near the end to secure the victory.

There was no place once again for Zamalek forward Hussein Yasser who remained as an unused sub for Qatar for the second game running.

In the other group match, Uzbekistan drew 2-2 with China to finish as Group A leaders with seven points.

The Qataris, who suffered an opening-day defeat to Uzbekistan, finish as runners up after claiming their second win in a row.