UAE edge Qatar friendlies

United Arab Emirates proved too strong for AFC rivals Qatar with wins in two friendlies over recent days.

United Arab Emirates clinched impressive back-to-back friendly victories over near neighbours Qatar recently as both sides continue their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017 preparations.

The two AFC nations will harbour hopes of progressing through qualification to feature at the competition in the Bahamas next year and UAE demonstrated their quality with wins on Sunday and Monday.

Hosts UAE ran out 8-1 victors on Sunday before Qatar were able to reduce the deficit in their second friendly a day later  – Nenem’s men going down 5-3 in their second match-up. 

Both sides will look to take the positives from their respective displays as they continue World Cup preparations throughout 2016 and into next year.

Details for the AFC qualification tournament are set to be released in due course.

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