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Mahdi Ali Mahdi Ali believes United Arab Emirates will head into their Asian Cup semi-final full of confidence after Friday's win over Japan.

UAE Two of Japan's biggest stars missed penalties as the defending Asian Cup champions were dumped out at the quarter-final stage by United Arab Emirates on Friday.

Mahdi Ali Mahdi Ali is confident United Arab Emirates can provide another Asian Cup shock against Australia and reach Saturday's final.

Iran Iran were one of five nations to book their place at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup on Tuesday with qualification victories.

Australia Asian Cup champions Australia will begin their quest to reach a fourth-successive World Cup finals against Jordan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Bangladesh.

Alberto Zaccheroni Felix Sanchez and Alberto Zaccheroni each believe their side will prevail as Qatar face hosts the United Arab Emirates at the Asian Cup.

Javier Aguirre Javier Aguirre insists he is proud of Japan's performance, despite seeing his side's Asian Cup title defence come to an end against United Arab Emirates on Friday.

Yuya Kubo and Yasuyuki Konno struck for Japan as they moved back into automatic contention for World Cup qualification by beating UAE.

Carlos Queiróz Iran's dramatic injury-time victory in the 1-0 Asian Cup win over United Arab Emirates was fully deserved, according to coach Carlos Queiroz.

UAE argued that Qatar have fielded two ineligible players in the Asian Cup, but the AFC has dismissed their appeal.