The much anticipated UAE 2013 Under World Cup will officially kick off on Thursday (today) as three-time title holders, Brazil, take on Slovakia in the opening match at the Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
The tie will signal the start of three weeks of football, with 504 promising young players hoping to emulate the legions of stars who first made their mark at the junior showpiece.
Hosts, UAE, will be treated to a rapturous reception when they take on Honduras in the group’s other game.
In Group B, 2011 runners-up, Uruguay, will be hoping for a flying start when they meet New Zealand, and fireworks are expected as African champions, Côte d’Ivoire, take on an Italian side intent on lifting the trophy for the first time.
Meanwhile, UAE’s Coach. Rashed Albedawi, expressed confidence in the ability of his wards to host and win the title.
Albedawi said: “Our results indicate that the team is on the right track as far our preparations for the World Cup finals are concerned.
“We have to maintain this standard and always show a fighting spirit on the pitch.
“That’s how we’ll win at this tournament.”
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