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PHOTOS: UAE march into Qatar 2022 Fifa World Cup final round

Bert van Marwijk's men defeat Vietnam to book their spot as Group winners

Published: June 16, 2021 12:36 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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It is party time for the UAE as they beat Vietnam 3-2 — The UAE secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Vietnam in the final round of the Qatar 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers at Zabeel Stadium on Tuesday. Image Credit: UAE FA Twitter

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The UAE defeated Vietnam 3-2 to book their place in Qatar 2020 final round as group winners — The victory saw the UAE leapfrog Vietnam into top spot of Group G to reach the final round of qualifying. Image Credit: UAE FA

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The UAE defeated Vietnam 3-2 to book their place in Qatar 2020 final round as group winners - Ali Mabkhout — Vietnam, despite the defeat, advanced for the first time in their history as one of the best-placed second teams. Image Credit: UAE FA

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The UAE defeated Vietnam 3-2 to book their place in Qatar 2020 final round as group winners — The UAE opened the scoring on Tuesday night when Abdullah Ramadan sent through Ali Salmeen to score on 32 minutes. Image Credit: UAE FA

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The UAE defeated Vietnam 3-2 to book their place in Qatar 2020 final round as group winners — Just six minutes later, the UAE were two up as Khalil Ibrahim rounded goalkeeper Bui Tan Truongand was brought down for a penalty. Striker Ali Mabkhout confidently slotted home his 76th international goal. Image Credit: UAE FA

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The UAE defeated Vietnam 3-2 to book their place in Qatar 2020 final round as group winners — Mahmoud Khamis added the UAE’s third five minutes into the second half. Image Credit: UAE FA

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The UAE defeated Vietnam 3-2 to book their place in Qatar 2020 final round as group winners — Vietnam had a late rally as Nguyen Tien Linh latched on to a through pass from substitute Tran Minh Vuong and slipped the ball past goalkeeper Ali Khaseif with just five minutes to go. In the final minute of added time, Vietnam added a second goal but came up short. Image Credit: UAE FA

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The UAE defeated Vietnam 3-2 to book their place in Qatar 2020 final round as group winners — The UAE held on to top the group and march into the final round of qualifiers as a top seed. Image Credit: UAE FA

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The UAE defeated Vietnam 3-2 to book their place in Qatar 2020 final round as group winners - Bert Van Marwijk — Bert van Marwijk's side finished one point ahead of Vietnam on 18 to 17, with Malaysia third on 13 points. Image Credit: UAE FA

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