UAE vs Australia: UAE is in action against Australia on Tuesday in Qatar, with the winner set to face Peru for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Match Details:
Teams: UAE vs Australia
Venue: Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar
Date: Tuesday 7th June, 2022
Time: 11:30 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
UAE head into this after a 1-0 win over South Korea in their final WC Qualification match in March.
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But this was not enough as they finished 3rd in their group to set up a play-off clash against Australia.
The winner of this will further face Peru in an inter-confederation final to decide which side books their spot in Qatar.
Suhail was the sole scorer in the win over Korea and the hosts will look to consolidate with that precious win under their grasp.
On the other hand, Australia beat Jordan 2-1 in a friendly clash at the start of the month.
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Al-Taamari scored the opener for the Jordan side before Wright and Mabil’s strikes ensured a turnaround win for the Socceroos.
A final day 1-0 loss to Saudi Arabia in March, saw Australia finish 3rd in their group, due to which they got to the play-off round as well.
It’s all or nothing in this one for UAE and Australia with the loser seeing their WC dreams dashed.
Both these sides faced each other in the Asian Cup Quarter-Final clash in January, 2019 where UAE won 1-0.
Form Guide
UAE: WLLWL
Australia: WLLDW
Last Matches of both teams:
UAE 1-0 South Korea
Australia 2-1 Jordan
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Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of UAE vs Australia in India?
The match is live streamed on Sony LIV App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is available on the AFC YouTube page as well.
Team News
The hosts have no injury or suspension concerns ahead of this clash whereas Rogic is the sole absentee for Australia due to personal reasons.
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— UAE NT منتخب الإمارات (@UAEFNT) June 6, 2022
UAE possible 11: Â
Khasif, Abbas, Al Dhanhani, Heikal, Marzouk, Salmeen, Ahbabi, Ramadan, Canedo, Saleh and Mabkhout
Australia possible 11:
Ryan, Grant, Sainsbury, King, Karacic, Boyle, Hrustic, Dougall, Mabil, Mclaren and Duke
Prediction: UAE 1-2 Australia Â
We expect an engaging affair between the two sides given what’s at stake.
Both sides head in with similar form and lack of consistency but need to be on top if they are to prevail
This should go down to wire, but a win for the Men in Yellow is foreseen.