World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : UAE defeats Malaysia 2-1
SHAH ALAM, Nov. 17, 2015 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (Asian Qualifiers) : The United Arab Emirates defeated Malaysia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night at the Shah Alam Stadium.
The United Arab Emirates dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by O. Abdulrahman in the 22nd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Emiratis further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Khalil in the 52nd minute.
The result put the Emirati second in Group A with 13 points. Malaysia is fourth with 4 points. In their next game, the United Arab Emirates will meet third-placed Palestine at the Shah Alam Stadium on March 24, while Malaysia will face Saudi Arabia.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round Group A
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Overview
Malaysia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
United Arab Emirates at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1990)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
- 17 November 2015
- 20:45
- Shah Alam
Second Round Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Saudi Arabia | 16 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13 |
 Palestine | 9 |
| Malaysia | 4 |
 East Timor | 2 |
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