DOHA, Qatar (Jan. 23, 2026) (Interstat) — Qatar’s under-20 national team rallied for a 2-1 victory over Oman in a friendly match Friday at Khalifa International Stadium, overcoming a projected defeat.

Interstat’s simulator had forecast a 2-1 Oman win, but three second-half substitutes changed the outcome. After a scoreless first half, midfielder Jassem Mohammed Al Sharshani put Qatar ahead in the 67th minute.

Oman equalized in the 79th, but Qatar substitute Mohamed Khaled Gouda answered a minute later. Mustafa Asar, another substitute, sealed the 2-1 win in the 85th minute off an assist from Ayoub Al Alawi. Three Oman players received yellow cards in a three-minute span late in the first half.

Qatar improved to 1-0 in the U20 National Team Friendlies, while Oman fell to 0-1.