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    WCQ - AFC, FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
    UAE
    United Arab EmiratesUAEUAE
    4-1-4, 13 PTS
    2
    4-1-4, 13 PTS
    FT
    KSA
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaKSA
    5-1-3, 16 PTS
    1
    5-1-3, 16 PTS
    Ali Mabkhout - 21'
    Ahmed Khalil - 60'
    Mahmoud Khamis Al-Hammadi - 90'+2'
    Nawaf Al-Abid - 20' Pen

    UAE v Saudi Arabia

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    Formations & Lineups

    Starters
    #12Khalid Eisa
    #14M. Al-Hammadi
    72'
    90'+2'
    #6M. Al-Amin
    #18M. Fawzi
    #23M. Gharib
    #8A. Ali
    71'
    #13Khamis Ismael
    88'
    #5T. Hassan
    90'+1'
    #7A. Mabkhout
    19'
    21'
    63'
    #10I. Matar
    77'
    #11A. Khalil
    60'
    Substitutions
    #8S. Saleh
    #7A. Mabkhout
    63'
    #16M. Al-Amoodi
    #8A. Ali
    71'
    #4H. Al-Fardan
    #10I. Matar
    77'
    Bench
    #15K. Bawazir
    #9A. Al-Balooshi
    #17Fares Juma
    #3W. Abbas
    #36A. Al Akberi
    #20M. Marzooq
    #24T. Ahmed
    #1M. Naser
    #22A. Shambaih
    Starters
    #21A. Al-Mayouf
    #13Y. Al-Shahrani
    #5O. Othman
    #3O. Hawsawi
    #2M. Al-Harbi
    #11A. Al-Khaibri
    81'
    #7S. Al-Faraj
    #17T. Al-Jassim
    #18N. Al-Abid
    20'
    67'
    #8Y. Al Shehri
    71'
    #10M. Al-Sahlawi
    Substitutions
    #19F. Al-Muwallad
    #18N. Al-Abid
    67'
    #18S. Al-Dawsari
    #8Y. Al Shehri
    71'
    #15N. Al-Shamrani
    #11A. Al-Khaibri
    81'
    Bench
    #22Y. Al-Mosailem
    #23M. Hawsawi
    #20A. Al Ruwali
    #1W. Ali
    #4A. Al Dossary
    #14A. Otayf
    #12M. Al-Fatil
    #9A. Asiri
    #16H. Almoqahwi

    Game Information

    Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

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    GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images

    UAE deal blow to Saudi Arabia's WC hopes

    United Arab Emirates scored two stunning goals to keep their slim World Cup qualifying hopes alive with a 2-1 win at home over Saudi Arabia.
    May 17, 2023, 12:42 am - Michael Church

    Match Timeline

    UAEUAE
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    Head-To-Head

    UAE
    UAE
    Last 5 Matchups
    KSA
    KSA
    0
    2018 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Three
    FT
    @ KSA
    3
    1
    2018 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Two
    FT
    @ UAE
    1
    1
    2018 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Two
    FT
    @ KSA
    2
    2
    2010 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Four
    FT
    @ KSA
    3
    1
    2010 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Four
    FT
    @ UAE
    2

    2023 Standings

    FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
    2026 FIFA World Cup¤ AFC Qualifying - Fifth RoundGPWDLGDP
    Saudi Arabia2110+14
    Iraq2110+14
    Indonesia2002-20
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    WCQ - AFC News

    Song Ui-Young gives Lions one moment to roar as Paraguay hand Singapore lesson in levels

    Song Ui-Young gives Lions one moment to roar as Paraguay hand Singapore lesson in levels

    Singapore will have valuable lessons to take from Friday's 4-1 loss to FIFA World Cup opposition in the form of Paraguay.

    4h

    Glamour Paraguay, Brazil ties offer Singapore more than just chance for redemption after Malaysia humiliation

    Glamour Paraguay, Brazil ties offer Singapore more than just chance for redemption after Malaysia humiliation

    Singapore will have plenty of motivation when they take on Paraguay and Brazil -- and not just because of the glitz and glamour of the occasion.

    1d

    Singapore coach Gavin Lee confirms contract extension talks since AFC Asian Cup postponement

    Singapore coach Gavin Lee confirms contract extension talks since AFC Asian Cup postponement

    Singapore coach Gavin Lee has confirmed he is in talks to extend his contract following the postponement of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

    1d

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