BANGALORE, India -- Yemen held India to a
1-1 draw in a World Cup Asian zone qualifier on Sunday to remain
top of group eight.
Striker Abdul Ghaleb Al-Qurbani gave Yemen a lead their
first half superiority deserved by volleying home two minutes
before the break.
India equalised on 53 minutes with a header from Bhaichung
Bhutia, who plays for English second division side Bury.
India, who beat group favourites United Arab Emirates 1-0
last Sunday, hit the woodwork twice but were otherwise thwarted
by a well-organised Yemen defence.
Both teams have four points from two games, with Yemen, who
beat Brunei Darussalam 5-0 in their opening game, on top with a
better goal difference.
United Arab Emirates, who thrashed Brunei 12-0 on Saturday,
are third with three points.
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