UAE Asian Cup Supporters Given Free Tickets For Qatar Semi-final

Supporters of the UAE’s national football team have been offered to the country’s Asian Cup semi-final against Qatar following a surprise victory against Australia in the quarterfinals, it was announced on Sunday.

The tickets were given out from 10 AM, but quickly sold out in Dubai, Fujairah, Sharjah, Al Ain and Ras Al Khaimah.

After a goal from Ali Mabkhout send the UAE into the tournament’s final four, Abu Dhabi Sports Council chairman Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed ordered that his organisation purchase any remaining tickets.

“We congratulate our distinguished leadership and the UAE citizens on our national team’s victory and for qualifying for [the] Asian Cup 2019 semi-final,” he said in a tweet.

“The Whites [UAE] have proven to be superstars by demonstrating determination, will and courage to uphold the homeland banner and this is an ultimate goal. We wish them success in their upcoming journey,” he added.

According to local media outlets, fans who visited Sports Council offices encountered long queues. Additionally, only one ticket was being issued per fan.

“Under the directives of Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi Sports Council announces that it has purchased all the remaining tickets of our team’s match in the semi-final and they will be offered to the UAE loyal fans. Tickets will be distributed in the council’s headquarters starting Sunday, January 27, from 10 AM until 10 PM,” a tweet from the Sports Council noted.

The UAE hopes to surpass its best ever performance in the Asian Cup, a second place finish at home in 1996.

For all the latest business news from the UAE and Gulf countries, follow us on Twitter and Linkedin, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily.

Subscribe to Arabian Business' newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.

RECENT NEWS

In Pictures: 2020 EFG Sailing Arabia - The Tour A Success Both On And Off The Water

Oman Sail partnered with DB Schenker to move the eight boats, 31 sailors, and support equipment to five different locati... Read more

Liverpool's Premier League Title Celebrations On Ice After Virus Strikes

Jurgen Klopp's team needed Manchester City to lose to Burnley on Saturday to give them a chance to seal the deal at thei... Read more

Dubai's DP World To Sponsor Renault F1 Team

DP World will become the global logistics partner and title partner of the Renault F1 team Read more

NBA Suspends Season After Player Tests Positive For Covid-19

NBA said it will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic Read more

Lewis Hamilton Chases Records As Virus-hit F1 Season Roars Into Life

Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton has been the dominant force in recent times, winning five of the previous six titles Read more

Maximum Security Owners Cut Ties With Servis Over Drug Scandal

Owner Gary West said Maximum Security, winner of last month's Saudi Cup in Riyadh, the world's richest horse race, would... Read more