Key Events
In the 38th minute, Qatar broke the deadlock. After Afif knocked the ball back from near the baseline, Mohammed received the ball, made a slight adjustment, and shot into the far corner, leaving the goalkeeper helpless. Qatar 1-0 UAE.
Match Report
At 0:00 on September 6th, in the first round of Group A of the third stage of the Asian World Cup qualifiers, Qatar hosted the UAE at their home ground.
In the 11th minute, the UAE had an attacking opportunity. Otayeb headed the ball towards goal after receiving a cross from a teammate at the far post, but the ball was cleared by a defender in front of the goal line.
In the 15th minute, Qatar launched an attack with a long pass from the backfield. Miguel broke through into the penalty area and then crossed the ball, but the defending player cleared it before Ali could shoot.
In the 28th minute, Qatar had a great chance. Abdulrahman, unmarked in front of the goal, headed the ball just over the crossbar.
At half time, Qatar leads 1-0 against the UAE at home.
Player Lineups
Qatar’s starting lineup: 22-Baesham; 3-Mendez; 5-Salman; 2-Miguel; 4-Bayati; 17-Ismail; 20-Fahid; 10-Afif; 8-Abdulrahman; 13-Mohammed; 19-Ali; Substitutes: 1-Al Sheeb; 21-Zakaria; 18-Al Balake; 15-Lavi; 14-Ahmed; 16-Ayaash; 12-Bu Diyaaf; 6-Hatem; 23-Madi Bo; 9-Mustafa; 7-Al Aradi; 11-Abdulrasag;
UAE’s starting lineup: 17-Isa; 19-Ibrahim; 12-Al Hamadi; 2-Idris; 4-Otayeb; 15-Nad; 8-Tamano; 20-Ghasani; 9-Suhail; 14-Hamad; 11-Canelo; Substitutes: 1-Kaseef; 22-Tawide; 13-Atas; 3-Sultan; 6-Saleh; 18-Hunt; 5-Salmin; 21-Faz; 16-Balushi; 10-Delima; 7-Saleh; 23-Bader;