Asian champions Qatar defeated the UAE 4-2 at the end of Group A to book their place in the Gulf Cup semi-finals on Monday.
Qatar owes a big victory to Akram Afif, who scored a double in today's match to be the best celebration just a few hours ago to be crowned Asian Footballer of the Year at the AFC Awards in Hong Kong. ,
Xavi Hernandez, technical director of the Qatari Dam.
Annabi scored goals from Afif (20 and 28 from the penalty spot), Hussein Al Haidoos (53) and Khokhi Bou Alam at the end of stoppage time.
The UAE's goals were scored by Ali Mabkhout (33 from the penalty spot and 77).
Iraq top Group A with seven points after a goalless draw with Yemen, who are still looking for their first victory in the history of the Gulf Cup, while Qatar is in second place and has six points, three points behind the UAE.
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