UAE set for Morocco test in semi-finals

THE WHITES BEAT ALGERIA IN FIFA ARAB CUP QUARTERS

- BY JAI PRASAD V. RAI Assistant Editor

The UAE face a formidable test against Morocco in the semifinals of the Fifa Arab Cup today after knocking out defending champions Algeria in a dramatic quarterfinal clash on Saturday.

It will be no easy task for the Emiratis, as Morocco arrive in strong form. They impressed in the group stage, winning two matches and drawing one, before edging past Palestine 2-1 in the quarterfinals to book their place in the last four.

The Whites' path to the semifinals was far from straightforward. After losing their opening Group C match to Jordan, they recovered well with a draw against Egypt and a win over Kuwait to finish second in the group.