UAE Vs Oman Highlights, AFC FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Caio Lucas Goal Hands UAE Victory Over OMN

UAE: K Eisa(GK); Meloni, Al Hammadi, Pimenta, Kouadio; M Hassan, A Ramadan; Ali Saleh, Lima, Al-Ghassani; Canedo

Oman: Al-Mukhaini(GK); Al-Harthi, Al-Rushaidi, Al-Braiki, Al-Busaidi; Al-Saadi; Al-Rawahi, Fawaz, Al-Alawi, Al-Mushaifri; Al-Sabhi

The UAE, which last appeared at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, will see their confidence sky-high if they beat Oman. A win in Doha would boost their chances of advancing to the next playoff round.

We are seconds away from the kick-off at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar

We are seeing some patient game in Doha with either side yet to break the duck.

UAE 0-0 Oman 10'

Well, well! What do we have here! Kouame Autonne own-goal sees Oman take a surprise lead in Doha.

UAE 0-1 Oman 12'

UAE need a response and quick. Oman are leading via own-goal.

UAE 0-1 Oman 19'

The Emirates have reacted after conceding early. The team increases possession and searches for an equalizer with greater urgency. However, OMN are defiant in defence.

UAE 0-1 Oman 27'

Yahya Al-Ghassani looks inconsolable as he comes off with an injury. He is replaced by Ali Saleh.

UAE 0-1 Oman 37'

UAE fans inside the stadium wear a worried look as their team look to equalise in the game. Oman have been sturdy and defiant in defence.

UAE 0-1 Oman 42'

Half-time in the game as UAE trail 0-1 to Oman at the break.

Second-half underway in Doha as UAE look to get back to level terms.

UAE fans inside the stadium are desperate for the team to score and level on the night. However, Oman defence are defiant and are not allowing anything to go past by them.

UAE 0-1 Oman 52'

All the noise is coming from the Omanis' supporters as they are enjoying every bit of defending that their players are putting on in the field.

UAE 0-1 Oman 62'

Pressure pays off as OMN concede a penalty and UAE have now chance to equalise in the game. A brief VAR check and the ref has been told to check the monitor.

UAE 0-1 Oman 69'

The ref has a check and reverses the decision to the loud cheer from the OMN supporters.

UAE 0-1 Oman 72'

Marcus Meloni has equalised for Meloni and now we have a game on our hands. All that that vigil of sitting deep from the Oman players has backfired.

UAE 1-1 Oman 76'

A free-kick for Oman and as it is send inside the UAE penalty area, the ball falls at the feet of Nasser Al-Rawahi who shoots it wide. Carlos Queiroz cannot believe it.

UAE 1-1 Oman 81'

Football is a funny game! UAE, who were trailing for most part of the game, now lead via Caio Lucas goal. The fans go berserk inside the stadium. Oman players are crestfallen.

UAE 2-1 Oman 83'

Khalid Eisa produces a wonderful save to deny Oman from equalising at the death.

UAE 2-1 Oman 89'

Nine mins added on for stoppages

UAE hold on to their slender lead to win 2-1 over Oman.