Bakheet watched from the dugout as his international teammates took to the pitch to face Saudi Arabia at Zayed Sports City Stadium. For every single one of the 23 players dressed in white, whether on the field or on the bench, this was the game of their lives.

The UAE’s thrilling 1996 AFC Asian Cup campaign was culminating there, against a side that had appeared in each of the three previous finals of the competition, lifting the trophy in 1984 and 1988 before losing to Japan in 1992.

From the Olympics to the FIFA World Cup, these four stadiums have - in hosting major sporting events - showcased the culture and lifestyle of their people.

Here are the-AFC.com's choices for the Great Grounds of Asia: East.

Adelaide United defender Robbie Cornthwaite had the misfortune of scoring an own goal in a match he considered the biggest in his club’s history, but unlike most players, the 22-year-old managed to turn his calamity into triumph.

Speaking to the-AFC.com more than a decade on, Cornthwaite recounts the tale of his own goal in the first leg of the 2008 AFC Champions League quarter-final against Kashima Antlers, and how he went from villain to hero just a week later.

The 41-year-old became the oldest player to score in the K-League when he glanced Son Jun-ho’s corner beyond No Dong-geon six minutes from time to give Jeonbuk a winning start to the delayed season as Jose Morais’ side seek to defend the title they won on the final day of last season.

Korea Republic’s marine corps posted pictures of Son wielding an M-16 assault rifle and saluting on their Facebook page as he completed his stint at a boot camp.

All able-bodied Korea Republic men are obliged to serve in the military for nearly two years, making up the bulk of Seoul's 600,000-strong forces.

This week, our '5 of the Best' series looks back at some of the most eye-pleasing curling efforts that have left outstretched goalkeepers with no chance and brought fans to their feet in appreciation. Once you've reviewed our selection, don't forget to vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article!

Also take a look at past editions that feature acrobatic goals, solo goals, volleys, long-range screamers, chips, free-kicks and flicks, tricks and backheels.

Are you Son Heung-min or Sam Kerr? Could you be Akram Afif or Omar Khribin? Or is your playing style similar to that of Sardar Azmoun or Wu Lei? Answer the questions and find out.