Asian Cup: UAE, Iran through to knockout stage from Group C
SYDNEY (AP) — Ali Mabkhout eased the tension quickly for his team, scoring after just 14 seconds to set up a 2-1 win over Bahrain that secured a spot in the Asian Cup knockout stage for the United Arab Emirates. Three-time champion Iran earned a place in the quarterfinals later Thursday with a 1-0 win over Qatar, and will meet the UAE on Monday in Brisbane to determine top spot in Group C. Both teams are assured of joining Australia, South Korea and China in the knockout stage. Japan and Iraq were playing Friday in Group D, with the winner ...
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