UAE v Nepal football World Cup qualfier

  • Ali Mabkhout scores UAE's second goal from the spot in their 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over Nepal at Al Maktoum Stadium, in Dubai on November 16, 2023. All images: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Ali Mabkhout scores UAE's second goal from the spot in their 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over Nepal at Al Maktoum Stadium, in Dubai on November 16, 2023. All images: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • UAE striker Ali Mabkhout celebrates with teammates after scoring his second goal to make it 3-0.
    UAE striker Ali Mabkhout celebrates with teammates after scoring his second goal to make it 3-0.
  • UAE's Caio Canedo and Chhiring Tamang Lama of Nepal battle for the ball.
    UAE's Caio Canedo and Chhiring Tamang Lama of Nepal battle for the ball.
  • UAE's Ali Mabkhout on the attack.
    UAE's Ali Mabkhout on the attack.
  • Ali Mabkhout celebrates after scoring his second.
    Ali Mabkhout celebrates after scoring his second.
  • Khalifa Al Hammadi scores UAE's opening goal.
    Khalifa Al Hammadi scores UAE's opening goal.
  • UAE manager Pablo Bento.
    UAE manager Pablo Bento.
  • Khalifa Al Hammadi celebrates after scoring for the UAE.
    Khalifa Al Hammadi celebrates after scoring for the UAE.
  • UAE's Abdullah Ramadan on the ground after being fouled in the box that resulted in a Mabkhout scoring a penalty.
    UAE's Abdullah Ramadan on the ground after being fouled in the box that resulted in a Mabkhout scoring a penalty.
  • UAE's Ali Saleh claims a foul during the match.
    UAE's Ali Saleh claims a foul during the match.
  • Khalifa Al Hammadi of the UAE celebrates scoring with teammates.
    Khalifa Al Hammadi of the UAE celebrates scoring with teammates.
  • UAE's Harib Abdalla and Aashish Chaudhary of Nepal battle for the ball.
    UAE's Harib Abdalla and Aashish Chaudhary of Nepal battle for the ball.
  • The UAE team line-up before the match.
    The UAE team line-up before the match.