AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: UAE Edge Past Hong Kong 3-1

Doha, January 14 (QNA) - United Arab Emirates secured a 3-1 win over Hong Kong in a Group C match of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 at the Khalifa International Stadium on Sunday.
The UAE football team's goals were scored by Sultan Adil Al Amiri and Zayed Sultan and Yahya Al Ghassani in the 34th, 52nd and 90+5 minutes, while Philip Chan Siu Kwan scored Hong Kong's sole goal in the 49th minute.
The UAE team topped Group C with three points temporarily. Later today, Iran will meet Palestine in the same group.
While the UAE imposed their style and were able to threaten the opponent's goal, goalkeeper Yapp Hung Fai was able to block several attempts by Caio Canedo and Fabio Lima.
Goalkeeper Khalid Eisa's teammates took advantage when Hong Kong centre-back Oliver Gerbig was adjudged to have handled Sultan Adil's shot inside the box with Adil converting from the spot to give UAE the lead.
Caio Canedo came close to doubling the score for the UAE when he sent a powerful ball, but his ball was hit by the crossbar.
Despite the defeat, Hong Kong scorer Philip Chan Siu Kwan etched his name in AFC Asian Cup history by scoring the 1,000th goal of the continental showpiece.
Hong Kong displayed plenty of attacking intent early on with several long-range attempts but Khalid Eisa in the UAE goalmouth was mostly untroubled.
UAE will target another win when they play Palestine on Thursday while Hong Kong will attempt to keep their hopes alive against Iran on Friday. (QNA)