• Omar Abelrahman (L) of United Arab Emirates vies for the ball against Waleed Aly of Kuwait during the two teams' semi-final match in the 21st Gulf Cup in Manama, on January 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI *** Local Caption *** 263218-01-08.jpg
    Omar Abelrahman (L) of United Arab Emirates vies for the ball against Waleed Aly of Kuwait during the two teams' semi-final match in the 21st Gulf Cup in Manama, on January 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI *** Local Caption *** 263218-01-08.jpg
  • Ahmed Khalil attempts to get a header on goal in the UAE's 1-0 Gulf Cup semi-final win against Kuwait in Bahrain. MARWAN NAAMANI / AFP PHOTO
    Ahmed Khalil attempts to get a header on goal in the UAE's 1-0 Gulf Cup semi-final win against Kuwait in Bahrain. MARWAN NAAMANI / AFP PHOTO
  • Khamis Ismail, left, and Amer Abdelrahman try to stop Bader Al Motawaa of Kuwait in his tracks. MARWAN NAAMANI / AFP PHOTO
    Khamis Ismail, left, and Amer Abdelrahman try to stop Bader Al Motawaa of Kuwait in his tracks. MARWAN NAAMANI / AFP PHOTO
  • Yousef Al Sulaiman, right, UAE's Omar Abdulrahman challenge for the ball. Mohammad Dabbous / Reuters
    Yousef Al Sulaiman, right, UAE's Omar Abdulrahman challenge for the ball. Mohammad Dabbous / Reuters
  • Kuwait's fans cheer their team on during their Gulf Cup Tournament semi-final soccer match against UAE in Isa Town, January 15, 2013. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
    Kuwait's fans cheer their team on during their Gulf Cup Tournament semi-final soccer match against UAE in Isa Town, January 15, 2013. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
  • UAE fans cheer their team on against Kuwait. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
    UAE fans cheer their team on against Kuwait. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
  • UAE fans in Bahrain celebrate the Whites success. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
    UAE fans in Bahrain celebrate the Whites success. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
  • UAE's national team coach Mahdi Ali gives orders from the technical area. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
    UAE's national team coach Mahdi Ali gives orders from the technical area. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
  • Amer Abdulrahman wins a header against Talal Al Enezi. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
    Amer Abdulrahman wins a header against Talal Al Enezi. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
  • Matchwinner Ahmed Khalil tries in vain to keep the ball in play. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
    Matchwinner Ahmed Khalil tries in vain to keep the ball in play. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
  • Amer Abdulrahman watches a Kuwait player attempt a shot on goal. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
    Amer Abdulrahman watches a Kuwait player attempt a shot on goal. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
  • UAE's female fans cheer on the team. REUTERS/Tariq AlAli / Reuters
    UAE's female fans cheer on the team. REUTERS/Tariq AlAli / Reuters
  • UAE's players celebrate the full time whistle. Tariq AlAli / Reuters
    UAE's players celebrate the full time whistle. Tariq AlAli / Reuters
  • UAE and Kuwait's players clash during their Gulf Cup semi-final. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
    UAE and Kuwait's players clash during their Gulf Cup semi-final. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
  • Omar Abdulrahman and goalkeeper Ali Khussef Hamed praise fans as they celebrate their 1-0 victory against Kuwait in the Gulf Cup semi-final. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters
    Omar Abdulrahman and goalkeeper Ali Khussef Hamed praise fans as they celebrate their 1-0 victory against Kuwait in the Gulf Cup semi-final. Mohammed Dabbous / Reuters

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In pictures: UAE reach Gulf Cup final with late Khalil winner

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