Football fans show support for the UAE team

UAE failed to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar after losing 2-1 to Australia

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  Young fan Abdulaziz at a special screening at Vox cinemas of the World Cup qualifying game between the UAE and Australia, in Mirdif, Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National unless stated otherwise

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  Omar Bilal, right, and Sayed Al Mousawi at the special screening.

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  Zayed, 7, and Ghala, 11, at Vox cinemas.

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  A special screening of the World Cup qualifying game.

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  UAE fans at the screening.

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  The special screening at Vox cinemas of the World Cup qualifying game between the UAE and Australia in Mirdif, Dubai.

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  The game is screened in Mirdif, Dubai.

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  Football fans cheer for the UAE team at Rawaq Sport Cafe in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

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  Fans at Rawaq Sport Cafe. Victor Besa / The National

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  They cheer for the UAE team. Victor Besa / The National

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  Fans watch the match on TV in the cafe. Victor Besa / The National

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  Cheers for the UAE team in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

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