The national team tied with Bahrain in the opening match of the Asian Cup 2019 with a goal for both at the meeting held at the Stadium of Madinat Zayed in Abu Dhabi in Group A, Bahrain made a goal in the 79th minute by Mohammed Al Rumaihi, and tied the UAE with a penalty in the 88th minute By substitute Ahmed Khalil and this result reaped the elected points in the beginning of their career in the championship.