The UAE's national football team have enjoyed an ideal start to their quest to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
They came form behind to beat Malaysia 2-1 on Tuesday night in Kuala Lumpur.
Star forward Ali Mabkhout scored both goals for the Emiratis as they bounced back from conceding a goal in the first minute of the match.
The win gives the UAE a perfect start to Group G, which also features Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand.
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