“Surprise victors against a Hungary side expected to top Group F, the Hondurans are just one win away from the Round of 16, a prize that could be theirs when they take on UAE.

The Game

United Arab Emirates-Honduras, Wednesday 30 September

The Stakes

Emilio Umanzor’s will make sure of their place in the next round if they collect all three points. After impressing in the resounding 3-0 defeat of Hungary, Mario Martinez and Co now have the task of proving that that result was no fluke when they face off against the Asian champions, who spurned a host of chances in their first outing against South Africa. The blushes of their profligate forwards were spared on that occasion by Hamdan Al Kamali’s penalty and midfielder Theyab Awana’s stoppage-time header. Another poor showing from the front men on Wednesday, however, could prove fatal to UAE’s qualification hopes.”