Palestine Draws with UAE in Asian Cup, Boosting Knockout Stage Hopes

The match, played amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict, saw an outpouring of support for the Palestinian team.

Palestine's national soccer team draws 1-1 with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their Asian Cup Group C match, boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage for the first time.
The match took place amidst the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Palestinian territory of Gaza, with some players having lost loved ones or having family trapped in the conflict zone.
Despite being down to 10 men after Khalifa Al Hammadi was sent off, the UAE managed to hold Palestine to a draw.
The match was marked by an outpouring of support for the Palestinian team, with chants of 'Free, free Palestine' echoing throughout Al Janoub Stadium.
Palestine's final group match will be against Hong Kong, and their performance in this game could determine their progression in the tournament.