India vs UAE Football Live Score, AFC Asian Cup 2019 Live: Blue Tigers face hosts in 2nd Asian Cup match

Jan 10 (AZINS) After a comprehensive 4-1 victory against Thailand in the opening game, India will look to to give hosts United Arab Emirates a real fight in the AFC Asian Cup 2019.

UAE are currently ranked 79 in the FIFA rankings, and they have been on the winning side on eight occasions against India out of 13 matches played between the two sides. The Blue Tigers have won thrice.

The last encounter between these two sides which took place in New Delhi in 2011 had ended in a 2-2 draw, with the last goal being scored by Jeje Lalpekhlua.

21:46 IST Thursday, 10 January 2019

It's been a good start by India in the first 15 minutes. They have had couple of half-chances and are threatening to score.

21:49 IST Thursday, 10 January 2019

OHHHHH! Sunil Chhetri intercepts the ball and plays Ashique through on to the goal. It was on target but the UAE keeper makes a smart save.

21:40 IST Thursday, 10 January 2019

India have made a nervous start but there has also been some attacking moves. They have a corner won but it was headed wide by Sandesh Jhingan.

21:32 IST Thursday, 10 January 2019

Here we go.... The match is underway.

21:30 IST Thursday, 10 January 2019

The teams are out on the pitch, and are ready for the national anthem.

21:25 IST Thursday, 10 January 2019

We are not coming here for a draw. We are coming to win the game and our target is to qualify from the group stages. We had taken the first step against Thailand and now we have to take the next one. The hosts always have the pressure, but they have the crowd advantage, and it won’t be easy for us. We are ready for it:  says Indian coach Stephen Constantine

21:20 IST Thursday, 10 January 2019

India are unchanged for the match from their last matcha against Thailand.