UAE set for final Gulf Cup group game against Oman

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) take on Oman at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium in Isa Town on Friday in the 21st Gulf Cup.

Oman need a victory to stand a chance of reaching the last four - the UAE, though, are already sure of a semi-final place.

Mahdi Ali’s side opened the tournament with a 3-1 win over Qatar, and then beat host country Bahrain by two goals to one.

It means Ali can rest a few of his key men, plus those in danger of suspension, for the conclusion of Group A, and he intends to do so.

Oman has just one point after a stalemate against Bahrain, but UAE’s manager was adamant on Thursday that each team has an equal chance of winning the encounter.