Santa Clara, June 13 -- A late strike in additional time from Boualem Khoukhi helped Qatar earn their first-ever FIFA World Cup points, playing a 1-1 stalemate with Switzerland at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Saturday, which was marked by multiple missed opportunities from both sides.

While Switzerland dominated the first half, a couple of fumbled chances from Dan Ndoye and sluggishness in the second half cost the Swiss their share of the first three points. Switzerland had 68.10 per cent ball possession, 42 touches in the opposition's box and 26 shots, but all of this could not get them their three points, which looked certain till Khoukhi spoiled the party.

During the start, Qatar wasted a massive opportunity in the second minute...