Arab Cup: UAE set to face Algeria in quarter-finals

Road to the quarter-finals

Our team advanced to the quarter-finals after finishing second in Group C, behind Jordan, demonstrating strong performances in the group stage.

Coach Olăroiu previews the match

Romanian coach Cosmin Olăroiu said in a pre-match press conference: "At this stage of the tournament, there are no easy matches. Algeria is a strong team, and this will be a tough and exciting challenge for us. We aim to develop and gain experience from matches like this."

He added: "We are motivated by the challenge. Playing against Algeria helps the team adapt to high-pressure environments. This isn’t intimidating—it’s an opportunity we are ready to face with our best effort."