Having defeated Syria 2-1 and Mauritania 1-0, UAE only needed a draw against Tunisia at the Al Thumama Stadium to finish top.

Tunisia, however, needed to win to confirm their quarter-final spot after having suffered a 2-0 defeat to Syria on Matchday Two, after opening their campaign with a 5-1 victory over Mauritania. 

Tunisia got off to a dream start with Seifeddine Jaziri giving them the lead in the 10th minute. 

UAE pressed forward after conceding but found Tunisia hard to break down as they had to accept their first defeat of the tournament.

It wasn't to prove costly though as Mauritania, without a point from their earlier two matches, defeated Syria 2-1 with the winner coming in the fifth minute of second half added time at the Al Janoub Stadium.

Mauritania took the lead through Mohamed Soueid in the 50th minute but Syria's reply was almost immediate with Mahmood Albaher equalising two minutes later.

Hemeya Tanji, however, ensured Mauritania ended their campaign on a high with the winner deep into added time.

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