Huge error cost Asian Cup holders Australia against UAE

Asian Cup holders Australia were eliminated at the quarterfinal stage at the hands of the United Arab Emirates on Friday.

Ali Mabkhout scored the only goal of the game which came after a terrible error by the Australian defence to allow the Al Jazira Club forward to be the match-winner.

The Socceroos thought they had taken the lead through Apostolos Giannou but the goal was ruled out after a review by VAR.

Then came the gift from the Australian backline to hand Mabkhout the goal of his life and to set up a fascinating matchup in the next round.

Qatar defeated South Korea in their quarterfinal matchup which will see a juicy semifinal encounter between the two neighbours.