UAE national team draws 1-1 against Bahrain in Asian Qualifier

June 12, 2024 / 12:18 AM

Sharjah 24: In the final round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and the 2027 Asian Cup, the UAE national team faced off against its Bahraini counterpart in an eagerly anticipated match at Zabeel Stadium. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, marking the first meeting between the two teams in this crucial stage of the qualifiers.

This match concluded the second stage of qualifiers, with UAE national team finishing at the top of Group Eight with 16 points. Bahrain closely followed with 11 points, securing their place as the runner-up in the group standings. Despite the draw, the national team's strong performance throughout the qualifiers ensured their qualification for the Asian Cup finals.

Both teams wasted no time in making an impact on the scoreboard, with Mahdi Hassan netting an early goal for Bahrain in the fourth minute. However, the UAE national team quickly responded, with Sultan Adel finding the back of the net for the UAE in the tenth minute, ensuring that the match remained evenly contested until the final whistle.