An upbeat India, after registering an emphatic victory over Thailand, will face higher-ranked United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the AFC Asian Cup 2019 clash on Thursday. While the result against Thailand, who have three J-League players in their ranks, was no mean feat, it will be a bigger achievement if the Indians are able to put it across the hosts who are gunning for the title. Currently ranked 79th to India's 97th, the UAE were placed as high as 24 in the FIFA chart in January 2015.
In the head-to-head battle, UAE hold a clear upper hand over India. The two teams have clashed 11 times, with UAE winning eight, India clinching two victories and one match ending in a draw.
When is the AFC Asian Cup 2019 match between India and UAE?
The AFC Asian Cup 2019 match between India and UAE will be played on January 10.
Where will the AFC Asian Cup 2019 match between India and UAE be played?
The AFC Asian Cup 2019 match between India and UAE will be played at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
What time does the AFC Asian Cup 2019 match between India and UAE begin?
The AFC Asian Cup 2019 match between India and UAE will begin at 21:30 hrs IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast the AFC Asian Cup 2019 match between India and UAE?
The AFC Asian Cup 2019 match between India and UAE will be telecast on the Star Sports network.
How do I watch the live streaming of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 match between India and UAE?
The live streaming of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 match between India and UAE will be available on Hotstar. For live updates, you can follow sports.ndtv.com.
(All telecast and streaming timings are as per the information received from the host broadcasters)
- UAE are ranked 79th in the FIFA rankings
- India face UAE in their second match of the AFC Asian Cup on January 10
- UAE and Bahrain played out a 1-1 draw in their opening match
