{
  "id": 11102057,
  "title": "Zlatko Dalic warns UAE must be ready for Oman Gulf Cup test after Qatar draw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/zlatko-dalic-warns-uae-must-be-ready-for-oman-gulf-cup-test-after-11102057",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T03:41:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/01/zlatko-dalic-warns-uae-must-be-ready-for-oman-gulf-cup-test-after-qatar-draw/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zlatko Dalic, the coach of the UAE national football team, has cautioned the UAE must be prepared for the challenge of Oman in the Arabian Gulf Cup semi-final following their 1-1 draw with Qatar. The match, held in Jeddah on Wednesday night, saw Ali Saleh score a goal for the UAE, resulting in a draw with Qatar and securing the top position in Group B on goal difference. This outcome ended Dalic's perfect start to his tenure as UAE coach, who previously won the opening two group matches. Despite topping the group, Dalic shuffled his lineup ahead of the semi-final, expressing the pressure from consecutive matches in a short period. He emphasized the need to recover and prepare for the upcoming knockout matches. The starting XI for the Qatar match comprised players with limited playing time in the previous two matches or none at all, which proved effective as the UAE secured a draw. Despite an early goal for Qatar, Saleh equalized for the UAE in stoppage time, demonstrating his team's resilience. Dalic praised the young players' performance and highlighted the need to involve them all, given the tournament's demanding schedule. As Oman will pose a formidable challenge, Dalic acknowledged their strength but vowed to give their best to secure a victory.",
  "summary": "The UAE will face Oman on Saturday in the Arabian Gulf Cup semi-final after topping Group B. A goal from Ali Saleh earned the national team a 1-1 draw with Qatar in Jeddah on Wednesday night, and secured first place on goal difference. It ended Zlatko Dalic’s perfect start to his reign as UAE coach , after wins in their opening two group matches. But optimism remains high that they can reach the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Zlatko Dalic warns UAE must be ready for Oman Gulf Cup test after Qatar draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/zlatko-dalic-warns-uae-must-be-ready-for-oman-gulf-cup-test-after",
        "published": "2026-10-01T03:41:24.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}