The UAE Under 17 side were left deflated at the Aspire Academy last night as Qatar booked their place in the Gulf Cup final against Saudi Arabia after winning 4-3 on penalties.
The Emirates had taken a 1-0 lead in Doha through Hameed Abdulla Ali on 22 minutes and were on course for a final appearance when, three minutes into injury time, Jasim Jalabi equalised for Qatar with 25 seconds left in the match forcing the semi-final to a penalty shoot-out.
UAE will now play Oman in the 3rd-placed play-off at the same venue tomorrow night.
The Under 23 side are in action tonight in their Gulf Cup competition.
