World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Japan beats UAE 2-0
AL-AIN, Mar. 23, 2017 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (Asian Qualifiers) : Japan defeated the United Arab Emirates by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al-Ain.
Japan dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by Kubo in the 14th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Japaneses further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Konno in the 52nd minute.
The result put the Japanese second in Group B with 13 points. UAE is fourth with 9 points. In their next game, Japan will meet Thailand at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on March 28, while the United Arab Emirates 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)
Japan at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1998)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
- 23 March 2017
- 19:30
- Al-Ain
Third Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Saudi Arabia | 13 |
| Japan | 13 |
 Australia | 10 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9 |
 Iraq | 4 |
 Thailand | 1 |
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