Qatar striker Fabio Cesar scored a 68th-minute equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw in an international against Oman at the Al Sadd stadium on Tuesday.

Imad Al Hosni opened the scoring for Oman after 55 minutes but the home side, who were without their Al Gharafa players due to their preparations for their forthcoming AFC Champions League match with Al Hilal, fought back.

Qatar will continue their preparations for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup with two friendly matches against Iraq in October while Oman, who are preparing for their title defence in the Gulf Cup in December, will also meet Iraq on 19 September.