AFC Asian Qualifiers
UAE have an outside chance of sealing an automatic qualifying spot while DPR Korea need three points if they are to stand a chance of advancing to the playoffs, where another two additional berths will be at stake.
Thursday's 2-0 defeat to Islamic Republic of Iran all was a body blow to UAE's hopes of winning one of the two automatic qualifying spots but Paulo Bento will urge his players to remain focused despite the setback.
Victory for UAE and defeat for Uzbekistan - who face Iran in Tehran - will reignite their hopes for a second appearance at the FIFA World Cup and the Portuguese tactician will remind his players that all they can do now is keep winning.
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Thursday's 5-1 defeat to Qatar means DPR Korea have no chance of a top two finish, with the loss leaving them rooted at the bottom of the standings with two points.
The East Asian side, however, still have an outside chance of making the playoffs and will be determined to respond after Thursday's heavy defeat.
DPR Korea v UAE
Venue: Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium (Riyadh)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 21:15 (UTC+3)
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