Ireland		U.A.E.
Brasil	Tactics	park the bus_NOT
52%	Possession	48%
61%	Play in the half	39%
5	Shots	10
4	Fouls	3
0	Yellow cards	2
0	Red cards	1
3	Offsides	5
70.3	average mark	70.2
formidable	Shooting	excellent
formidable	Passing	outstanding
outstanding	Defending	outstanding

6 minute.
Gray makes a one-touch pass. Hana cleverly intercepts the pass. Cahill just manages to reach the ball first. Cahill passes, it`s a high ball. Banker rises up and heads the ball. Mugri miraculously changed the ball`s trajectory.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Ireland - U.A.E. 1:0

8 minute.
AL Fahir makes a sublime pass. Hyde cleverly intercepts the pass. The assistant referee points to the corner. AL Fahir takes the corner. AL Hareb makes a diving header.
It was close.

19 minute.
Hasan Ichya makes a sublime pass. AL Fahir approaches the ball. AL Fahir attempts to pass. AL Hareb takes over possession. AL Hareb has a fantastic effort at goal. English palms the ball away with the tips of his fingers.

29 minute.
following a swift pass, Yeats attempts to control the ball. AL Hareb approaches the ball. Hyde fouls inside the box. Penalty! AL Hareb got injured in the clash, he may have to be substituted. AL Hareb is unable to continue playing. Muto comes on to the pitch. Hasan Ichya confidently approaches the penalty spot, kicks, after a short run-up. English palms the ball clear. The ball hits the bar.

32 minute.
Cahill just manages to reach the ball first. Throw-in. Gray, swiftly takes the throw-in. Cahill just manages to reach the ball first. Cahill passes, it`s a high ball. Mugri tries to get hold of the ball but it slips out of his hands.

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: Ireland 63%, U.A.E. 37%.
Ireland - U.A.E. 1:0

46 minute.
Gannon comes on to the pitch. Quigley comes on to the pitch.

52 minute.
Bdeir lobs the ball high into the air. Here comes Muto, having a little trouble catching the ball. Hyde takes over possession. Muto wins the ball from behind. Muto shoots. The keeper drops the ball. Butter-fingers!

53 minute.
Hana chests the ball. Wale approaches the ball. The referee whistles for a foul Hana is guilty of misconduct. Hana is cautioned.

54 minute.
The ball is kicked out of play. AL Awzai comes on to the pitch.

58 minute.
Hyde takes over possession. Hyde passes the ball on the spur of the moment. AL Fahir just manages to reach the ball first. AL Fahir has a fantastic effort at goal. English desperately tries to grasp hold of the ball. The ball dips, but not enough, it clips the bar.

68 minute.
Gray makes a sublime pass. Cahill approaches the ball. The referee whistles for a foul Hana is guilty of misconduct. Hana gets a second booking and as a consequence, the red card. He has to leave the pitch. Cahill was hurt. He`s crying with pain! Cahill takes a quick free-kick. Mugri tries to get hold of the ball but it slips out of his hands. Hana Awzai ineptly catches the ball. Wale just manages to reach the ball first. Wale shoots.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Ireland - U.A.E. 2:0

79 minute.
Quigley, swiftly takes the throw-in. Gray makes a sublime pass. Wale takes over possession. Wale takes a swing and hits it... Mugri desperately tries to grasp hold of the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Ireland - U.A.E. 3:0

89 minute.
AL Awzai approaches to take the throw-in. He is well-known for his good throws. Mugri takes over possession. Mugri centers. Hasan Ichya rises up and heads the ball. English hopelessly throws himself behind the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Ireland - U.A.E. 3:1

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: Ireland 59%, U.A.E. 41%.
Ireland - U.A.E. 3:1