DOHA -- Palestine closed the gap on
leaders Qatar to three points at the top of Group Three of
Asia's World Cup qualifying tournament after a 1-0 win over Hong
Kong.
Qatar were held to a 0-0 draw by Malaysia, meaning
Palestine, competing in the World Cup for the first time since
1938, are just one win behind the 2000 Asian Cup finalists.
Fadi Abulatifa scored in the 58th minute to give Palestine
their second win in four games, moving them to seven points.
Qatar held on to top spot but lost their 100 per cent record
with a goalless draw against Malaysia.
The home side dominated the opening period but were unable
to find the back of the net.
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