Two Group A games were played in the United Arab Emirates were contested on Monday as the final cycle of AFC Asian Cup group-stage action commenced.
At Al Ain:
Thitipan Puangchan's equalizer in the 41st enabled Thailand to gain a 1-1 draw with the United Arab Emirates.
Ali Ahmed Mabkhout scored for the host nation in the seventh minute as both teams advanced to the knockout stage.
At Sharjah:
Jamal Rashid's successfully converted penalty kick in the opening minute of second-half stoppage time proved vital as Bahrain defeated India 1-0 to gain passage to the knockout stage as one of the four third-finish teams with the best records while the Indians were eliminated.
Final Group A Standings:
1. United Arab Emirates (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
2. Thailand (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
3. Bahrain (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. India (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
NOTE: Thailand defeated Bahrain 1-0 on January 10.
The United Arab Emirates, Thailand, and Bahrain advanced to the knockout stage.
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