World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : UAE beats Iraq 2-0
ABU DHABI, Nov. 15, 2016 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (Asian Qualifiers) : The United Arab Emirates defeated Iraq by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The United Arab Emirates dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Ahmed Khalil in the 26th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Emiratis further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Matar in stoppage time.
The result put the Emirati third in Group B with 9 points. Iraq is 5th with 3 points. In their next game, the United Arab Emirates will meet Japan at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on March 23, while Iraq will face Australia.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group B
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Overview
United Arab Emirates at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1990)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
Iraq at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1986)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
- 15 November 2016
- 19:20
- Abu Dhabi
Third Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Saudi Arabia | 10 |
 Australia | 9 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9 |
 Japan | 7 |
| Iraq | 3 |
 Thailand | 1 |
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