English Premier League
UAE top Gulf 27 group after draw with Qatar as semi-final line-up confirmed

The United Arab Emirates finished top of Group B at Gulf 27 after drawing 1-1 with Qatar in the tournament’s final group-stage match in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Both teams ended the group stage with seven points, but the United Arab Emirates claimed first place on goal difference.
Qatar took the lead in the 33rd minute when Almoez Ali met a dangerous cross inside the penalty area and struck the ball first time into the net.
The United Arab Emirates responded just before half-time, with Ali Saleh equalising in the fourth minute of added time to ensure his side did not go into the interval behind.
Both teams created opportunities after the break, but neither could find a second goal. The match therefore ended level, with the points shared between the two sides.
The result confirmed the semi-final line-up. The United Arab Emirates will face Oman, while Saudi Arabia will play Qatar in the other last-four tie.
