In the final World Cup qualifying match, the UAE hopes to preserve control of its fate

The UAE will have a difficult battle in beating South Korea's test in their effort to secure a playoff berth in Dubai on Tuesday with a best third-place result.

The hosts, who were comfortably sitting in third place with a four-point advantage over their nearest opponents Iraq, blew a good opportunity to expand their lead and solidify their position in the rankings.

With nine points, the Whites remain in third place. Be....