World Cup: Ireland closer to knowing opponents
The United Arab Emirates have finished second in Group B of the Asian zone after a draw with Oman.
The United Arab Emirates now play the runners-up in group A, either Iran or Saudi Arabia, for the right to play Ireland in the two leg World Cup qualifier.
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