UAE 1-1 North Korea in the World Cup Qual. AFC, round 3 at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain (22,717 capacity).

UAE won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–D–W–W), scoring 11 and conceding 3.

North Korea won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (D–L–L–D–W), scoring 7 and conceding 6.

The two sides have met 7 times: UAE 1 win, North Korea 3, 3 draws.

Attempt blocked. Kang Kuk-Chol (DPR Korea) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ri Un-Chol.

Attempt blocked. Issam Faiz (United Arab Emirates) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Substitution, DPR Korea. Ri Un-Chol replaces Jong Il-Gwan because of an injury.

Attempt missed. Kim Kuk-Bom (DPR Korea) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Ri Il-Song.

Corner, United Arab Emirates. Conceded by Choe Ok-Chol.

Foul by Kim Kuk-Jin (DPR Korea).

Abdulla Hamad (United Arab Emirates) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Kim Pom-Hyok (DPR Korea).

Yahya Al Ghassani (United Arab Emirates) wins a free kick on the right wing.

VAR Decision: Goal United Arab Emirates 1-1 DPR Korea (Jong Il-Gwan).

Kim Kuk-Jin (DPR Korea) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Kouame Kouadio (United Arab Emirates).

Attempt missed. Marcus Meloni (United Arab Emirates) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.

Foul by Kim Yu-Song (DPR Korea).

Issam Faiz (United Arab Emirates) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Kim Kuk-Bom (DPR Korea).

Marcus Meloni (United Arab Emirates) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Substitution, DPR Korea. Jong Il-Gwan replaces Han Kwang-Song.

Substitution, United Arab Emirates. Marcus Meloni replaces Bruno.

Penalty saved. Han Kwang-Song (DPR Korea) right footed shot saved in the bottom left corner.