Qatar qualify for World Cup with win over UAE

The victory put Qatar top of Group A in the fourth round of Asian qualification, ahead of second-placed UAE.

Oman were eliminated after finishing third and UAE now move  on to the fifth round and playoffs

Two minutes into the second half, Khoukhi opened the scoring by heading in a free kick from Akram Afif. With 17 minutes remaining, Afif provided another assist, crossing from the left for Pedro Miguel to head home at the far post.

Qatar were reduced to 10 men when Tarek Salman was shown a straight red card in the 87th minute. 

UAE pulled a goal back through Sultan Adil's shot in added time, ensuring a tense finish. UAE would have advanced with a draw.