Qatar 1-3 UAE - Highlights

Match Report

Qatar were beaten 3-1 by the UAE in their opening match of the 2023 Gulf Cup on Friday. The match was played at the Basra International Stadium in Iraq.

Qatar took the lead in the 22nd minute through Almoez Ali, but the UAE fought back to equalize in the 37th minute through Caio Canedo.

The UAE took the lead for the first time in the 53rd minute through Ali Mabkhout, and they sealed the victory in the 89th minute through Fabio Lima.

Reaction

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez was disappointed with the result, but he said that his team would learn from their mistakes.

"We didn't play well today, but we will learn from our mistakes and come back stronger in the next game," Sanchez said.

UAE coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena was delighted with the victory, and he said that his team deserved to win.

"We played very well today, and we deserved to win," Arruabarrena said.

Highlights

• Qatar took the lead in the 22nd minute through Almoez Ali.
• The UAE equalized in the 37th minute through Caio Canedo.
• The UAE took the lead for the first time in the 53rd minute through Ali Mabkhout.
• The UAE sealed the victory in the 89th minute through Fabio Lima.