UAE clinch historic quarter-finals spot in FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024

DUBAI, 17th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Ali Mohammad's extra-time goal put the UAE in the knockout phase of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024 for the first time after eliminating USA 3-2.

Goalkeepers Humaid Jamal and Chris Toth were outstanding, both making multiple crucial saves. Rashed Eid finally gave the hosts the lead in the second period, before Abdulla Abbas doubled it with a sublime overhead kick.