Qatar fought their way back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Paraguay in their first ever Copa América game on Sunday, proving they will be no pushover in the tournament by pulling off a thrilling revival at a near-empty Maracaña stadium.

The 2022 World Cup hosts are one of two guest teams at the South American championship along with Japan. However, their debut got off to a nightmare start when Paraguay’s Óscar Cardozo smashed in from the penalty spot in the fourth minute.