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Qatar U23
United Arab Emirates U23
Attacks
159
112
Dangerous Attacks
96
55
Ball Possession
61
39
On Target
4
5
Off Target
9041
3013
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End 0-2
94′
H.Alghareeb
88′
M.Surag
83′
K.Al Mansoori
Yousif Ahmed
83′
E.K.Z.B.A.Harasi
J.Ndiaye
79′
M.Surag
A. Abweny
79′
S.Fadlalla
Alhashmi·Mohialdin
65′
M.Alwafi
A.Abbas
65′
M.Zaal
H.Abbas
57′
A.Abbas
56′
M.Saleh
M.Zamah
52′
Alhashmi·Mohialdin
45′
M.Shanan
T.Jamshid
45′
Rashid Abdulla
F.Said
45′
M.Taha
Moustafa·Asar
Halftime 0-2
37′
0-2
J.Ndiaye
Assist: R.Akonnor
21′
0-1
A.Almemari
18′
Mahdi Salem
3′
Alhashmi·Mohialdin
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Match Info
United Arab Emirates U23 started their 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup with a confident 2-0 victory over Qatar U23 on January 8th. This result gave the UAE a perfect start in the group stage and put early pressure on their rivals. The UAE scored a goal in each half to secure the three points, displaying a balanced performance with solid defense and effective attacking transitions. Qatar U23, on the other hand, struggled to impose themselves and create clear-cut chances, leading to a frustrating opening defeat. The match result immediately positioned the UAE as a strong contender to advance from the group, while it placed Qatar in a difficult position needing to recover quickly in their next fixture. The UAE's clean sheet was a particular positive from a defensive perspective.

