Kyrgyzstan hold UAE, Japan and S.Korea celebrate WC qualification with big wins

Kyrgyzstan's never say die attitude saw them grab a last-gasp goal to hold UAE to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Asian Qualifiers ~ Road to 26 Group A tie on Tuesday.

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Kyrgyzstan's late salvo at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium saw them end their campaign on eight points while Cosmin Olaroiu continues to wait for his first win as UAE head coach with his side finishing on 15 points.

With UAE's progress to the playoffs and Kyrgyzstan 's elimination already decided going into the match, the game saw a cagey start before the visitors stole into the lead at the half hour mark.

Valerii Kichin was dispossessed by Luanzinho at the halfway line, with the UAE midfielder driving forward before laying the ball off for Harib Abdalla to strike home past the advancing Erzhan Tokotaev.

Abdalla was once again put through in the 41st minute but this time Tokotaev was quicker to react, forcing the forward to drag his shot wide.

Deep into first half added time, Kichin went close to making amends for his earlier error when he produced a low shot from distance that UAE custodian Ali Al Hosani reacted well to push onto the box.

Kyrgyzstan emerged after the interval a different side as they looked to put more pressure on the UAE defence.