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30 September
1:0 (1:0)
  • AHMED KHALIL (41')

Referee Olegario BENQUERENCA (POR)

Summary

Emirates fly into the last 16

Emirates fly into the last 16

Ahmed Khalil's 41st minute free-kick gave UAE a single goal victory over Honduras in a match which saw both sides reduced to ten men. Played in front of a noisy crowd in Alexandria, the majority of who were behind UAE, Mahdi Rehda's side achieved what they wanted from the game, namely a place in the last 16. UAE started the game with confidence, presumably with the memory of their ...

Highlights

Line-up

UAE
HON
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Mahdi REDHA (UAE)
(HON) Eugenio UMANZOR
Officials
  • Referee: Olegario BENQUERENCA (POR)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Jose CARDINAL (POR)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Bertino MIRANDA (POR)
  • Fourth official: Koman COULIBALY (MLI)
  • Misses next match if booked

Photos

  • Amer Abdulrahman of United Arab Emirates in action
  • Francisco Reyes of Honduras
  • Theyab Awana of United Arab Emirates breaks away from Angel Costa of Honduras
  • United Arab Emirates line-up for a team photo
  • Amer Abdulrahman of United Arab Emirates in action
  • Abdulaziz Hussain of United Arab Emirates in action
  • Francisco Reyes of Honduras gestures
  • Abdulaziz Hussain of United Arab Emirates is challenged by Angel Castro of Honduras
  • Mohamed Fawzi of United Arab Emirates is challenged by Christian Martinez

Quotes

"I'd first like to the people of Alexandria who have given us tremendous support in both our matches so far. I'd also like to congratulate my players who put in a heroic performance, especially during the closing stages which were particularly intense," Mahdi Redha, UAE coach.

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STATISTICS
United Arab EmiratesStatisticsHonduras
11Shots8
5Corner kicks5
3Yellow cards3
1Second yellow card and red card1
0Red Cards0
44%Possession (%)56%