Asiad: UAE, Japan to meet in football final

UAE will tackle Japan in the Asian Games football final after it knocked out South Korea with a sensational last-gasp extra-time winner

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Guangzhou: The UAE will pick up at least silver after beating South Korea in a last-gasp thriller to reach the final of the Asian Games football tournament.

Ahmad Al Abry was the hero after netting in injury time of extra time to set up a clash with Japan, who had earlier seen off four-times champions Iran 2-1 in their semi-final.

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