• UAE forward Ahmed Khalil, right, challenges Bahrain defender Mohamed Mahorfi.
    UAE forward Ahmed Khalil, right, challenges Bahrain defender Mohamed Mahorfi.
  • UAE striker Ali Mabkhout, left, attempts an ariel challenge against Mohamed Mahorfi.
    UAE striker Ali Mabkhout, left, attempts an ariel challenge against Mohamed Mahorfi.
  • One of the younger fans in the Canberra Stadium shows his support to the UAE team.
    One of the younger fans in the Canberra Stadium shows his support to the UAE team.
  • Bahrain coach Marjan Eid gives instructions to his team from the technical area.
    Bahrain coach Marjan Eid gives instructions to his team from the technical area.
  • UAE winger Ismail Al Hammadi, left, tries to control the ball in front of Bahrain full-back Rashed Al Hooti.
    UAE winger Ismail Al Hammadi, left, tries to control the ball in front of Bahrain full-back Rashed Al Hooti.
  • Khalil shields the ball from Al Hooti during their Asian Cup Group C game.
    Khalil shields the ball from Al Hooti during their Asian Cup Group C game.
  • Two fans show who they're supporting with the flags of Bahrain, left, and UAE, face-paint.
    Two fans show who they're supporting with the flags of Bahrain, left, and UAE, face-paint.
  • Time to celebrate as the UAE players mob Omar Abdulrahman after his cross led to the Bahrain own goal that handed the UAE the lead.
    Time to celebrate as the UAE players mob Omar Abdulrahman after his cross led to the Bahrain own goal that handed the UAE the lead.
  • Abdulrahman getting away from his marker, Bahrain midfielder Abdulwahab Al Safi.
    Abdulrahman getting away from his marker, Bahrain midfielder Abdulwahab Al Safi.
  • Mabkhout connects with a header during a challenge from Bahrain forward Sami Al Husaini.
    Mabkhout connects with a header during a challenge from Bahrain forward Sami Al Husaini.
  • Mohamed Abdulrahman in action during the UAE's victory over Bahrain.
    Mohamed Abdulrahman in action during the UAE's victory over Bahrain.
  • UAE midfielder Amer Abdulrahman, right, takes the ball away from Bahraini defenders.
    UAE midfielder Amer Abdulrahman, right, takes the ball away from Bahraini defenders.
  • Mabkhout attempting an effort on goal. The Jazira striker opened the scoring after just 14 seconds.
    Mabkhout attempting an effort on goal. The Jazira striker opened the scoring after just 14 seconds.
  • UAE midfielder Khamis Esmail, right, tries to challenge Bahrain's Sayed Ahmed.
    UAE midfielder Khamis Esmail, right, tries to challenge Bahrain's Sayed Ahmed.
  • Abdulrahman takes the ball around Al Safi.
    Abdulrahman takes the ball around Al Safi.
  • The young UAE fan is hoisted in the air to wave a flag and watch his team secure their place in the quarter-finals.
    The young UAE fan is hoisted in the air to wave a flag and watch his team secure their place in the quarter-finals.
  • Khalil displays some good technique as he attempts to control the ball with Mahorfi close by.
    Khalil displays some good technique as he attempts to control the ball with Mahorfi close by.
  • UAE full-back Walid Abbas controls a mid-high ball close to the touchline.
    UAE full-back Walid Abbas controls a mid-high ball close to the touchline.
  • Amer Abdulrahman puts in an inch-perfect sliding challenge to dispossess Bahrain forward Faouzi Aaish.
    Amer Abdulrahman puts in an inch-perfect sliding challenge to dispossess Bahrain forward Faouzi Aaish.
  • UAE coach Mahdi Ali looking exasperated on the touchline.
    UAE coach Mahdi Ali looking exasperated on the touchline.

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UAE battle past Bahrain to secure Asian Cup quarter-finals place - in pictures

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