UAE though to Arab Cup semi-finals after beating Algeria on penalties

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The UAE and Algeria played out a thrilling quarter-final match in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 on Friday at Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar.

The game ended 1–1 after full time, with Adil Boulbina scoring for Algeria in the 46th minute and Bruno equalising for the UAE in the 64th minute.

The United Arab Emirates won 7–6 in the penalty shootout, advancing to the semifinals.

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