Qatar 2022: UAE have Syria in their sights

The UAE have set their sights on three points against Syria in Jordan today as they make a final push to qualify for the Qatar 2022 World Cup next year.

Bert van Marwijk’s men were held to a 0-0 draw against Lebanon but can surge back into contention if they defeat the Syrians on neutral territory.

Bandar Al Ahbabi, the UAE defender who ensured they kept a clean sheet in their Group A opener, has already dismissed the Lebanon hiccup and is fully confident of three points against Syria, to potentially top a section that also includes South Korea, Iraq and Iran.