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  • Jack McINERNEY (35')

Referee Koman COULIBALY (MLI)

Summary

Dual celebration for USA, UAE

Dual celebration for USA, UAE

A first-half goal from Jack McInerney was all that separated USA and United Arab Emirates, but it was enough to give the Stars and Stripes three points and a berth in the Round of 16. The Americans claimed their second win of the group stage to finish second, while UAE edged through to the knockout stage as one of the best third-place finishers by virtue of their Fair-Play ranking. After ...

Highlights

Line-up

USA
UAE
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Wilmer CABRERA (COL)
(UAE) ALI EBRAHIM
Officials
  • Referee: Koman COULIBALY (MLI)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Redouane ACHIK (MAR)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Inacio MANUEL CANDIDO (ANG)
  • Fourth official: Viktor KASSAI (HUN)
  • Misses next match if booked
  • Not eligible to play

Photos

  • Dejection for Abdelaziz Abbas of the United Arab Emirates
  • Marlon Duran of USA celebrates his teams passage to the next round
  • Nigerian fans enjoy the games during the match between USA and UAE
  • Nigerian fans enjoy the games during the match between USA and UAE
  • The team of United Arab Emirates sings their national anthem
  • Jared Watts of USA leads his team out during the match between USA and UAE
  • Mohammad Sebil of the United Arab Emirates in action
  • Eriq Zavaleta of USA in action during the match between USA and UAE
  • Fahad Salim of the United Arab Emirates looks dejected

Quotes

"What can I say about having qualified, except that we're over the moon. We've got a great team, but today we lost out to the USA, who are another great team. But that doesn't matter now, we're just happy to be through to the last 16, where I think we can continue to spring surprises." Al Arfi, UAE assistant coach

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STATISTICS
USAStatisticsUnited Arab Emirates
13Shots8
7Corner kicks6
1Yellow cards1
0Second yellow card and red card0
0Red Cards0
54%Possession (%)46%