In Pictures: The UAE win the 2013 Gulf Cup final

Supporters of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)' national football team wave a giant flag prior the start of the Gulf Cup's final football match between UAE and Iraq on January 18, 2013 in Manama . AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI *** Local Caption *** 288813-01-08.jpg

A huge UAE flag hangs over Emarati supporters ahead of kick-off. Marwan Naamani/AFP

Bahraini and Emirati supporters make themselves heard in the National stadium ahead of kick-off. Marwan Naamani/AFP

Supporters of the United Arab Emirates show their support before the Gulf Cup final against Iraq. Marwan Naamani/AFP

Omar Abdulrahman lets loose with a shot against Iraq. Marwan Naamani/AFP

UAE man of the mach Omar Abdulrahman dribbles past Humam Tariq Faraj, Salam Shaker and Ali Adnan al-Tameemi of Iraq. Marwan Naamani/AFP

Omar Abdulrahman celebrates his opener against Iraq. Marwan Naamani/AFP

Joy for Ismail Al Hammadi as he celebrates scoring the goal that won the Gulf Cup for the UAE. Marwan Haamani/AFP

Despair for Iraq as the final whistle sounds, ending their Gulf Cup final hopes. Marwan Naamani/AFP

Dhurgham Al Quraishi viws with Omar Abdulrahman for the ball. Marwan Naamani/AFP

The UAE's Mohanad Salem challenges Iraq's Hussam Ibrahim for the ball. Marwan Naamani/AFP

UAE substitute Ismaeel Al Hammadi tussles for the ball with Iraq's Dhurgham Al Quraishi. Marwan Naamani/AFP

The UAE's Abdelaziz Husain tries to beat Iraq's Ali Adnan to the ball. Marwan Naamani/AFP

Saeed Salem comes close for the UAE with a header. Marwan Naamani/AFP

UAE midfielder Khamis Ismail clashes with Iraq's Humam Tariq. Marwan Naamani/AFP

Ahmed Khalil receives his award for top scorer in the Gulf Cup from Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Marwan Naamani/AFP

UAE's coach Mahdi Ali Hasan is cheered by his players following the final whistle, completing a remarkable year which saw him take the team to the London 2012 Olympics. Mohammed Dabbous/Reuters

UAE's Ismail Al Hammadi celebrates scoring the winner against Iraq during extra time at the Gulf Cup final in Bahrain. Mohammed Dabbous/Reuters

Ali Adnan brings down the UAE's Saeed Salem. Mohammed Dabbous/Reuters

UAE's Hamdan Al Kamali poses with fans, wearing a t-shirt paying tribute to late teammate Theyab Awana, after winning against Iraq. Mohammed Dabbous/Reuters

Iraq's team walk off the pitch after losing in the final to Mahdi Ali's UAE side. Fadi Al Assaad/Reuters

Joy for the UAE as they win the Gulf Cup for the second time. Hasan Jamali/AP

Abdulaziz Sanqour chases down Iraq captain Younis Mahmood in the National Stadium during the Gulf Cup final. Hasan Jamali/AP

Iraq's Younis Mahmood celebrates his equaliser with teammates. Hasan Jamali/AP

The UAE players celebrate as the final whistle sounds, giving them their first Gulf Cup title win since 2007. Hasan Jamali/AP

The United Arab Emirates team celebrate. Hasan Jamali/AP

United Arab Emirates team celebrate at the end of their match against Iraq in the Gulf Cup final Friday, Jan. 18 , 2013, in Rifa, Bahrain. United Arab Emirates beat Iraq 2-1 in extra time on Friday to claim its second Gulf Cup title. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali) *** Local Caption *** Bahrain Gulf Cup.JPEG-08564.jpg

Ali Khaseif climbs the goals in the National Stadium in Bahrain to celebrate the UAE's Gulf Cup success. Hasan Jamali/AP

United Arab Emirates goal keeper Ali Khaseif celebrates Al Hammadi's winner against Iraq. Hasan Jamali/AP

UAE players hail the support after their Gulf Cup victory in Bahrain. Mohammed Dabbous/Reuters

UAE supporters cheer on their team in Bahrain. Fadi Al-Assaad/Reuters

UAE and Al Ain winger Omar Abdulrahman's deflected shot hits the back of the net to give Mahdi Ali's side the lead in Bahrain. Fadi Al-Assaad/Reuters

A captain's goal from Younis Mahmood to equalise for Iraq agains the UAE and send the Gulf Cup final to extra time. Fadi Al-Assaad/Reuters

Substitute goalkeeper Khalid Eisa leads the celebrations as the UAE players leave the field following their Gulf Cup victory. Fadi Al-Assaad/Reuters

Captain Ismail Matar and coach Mahdi Ali stand together after receiving the Gulf Cup. Fadi Al Assaad/Reuters.

Iraq's coach Hakeem Shaker shouts to his players during the Gulf Cup final. Fadi Al-Assaad/Reuters

An Emirati fan watches on in the stands at Manama. Maarwan Naamani/AFP