The UAE's Khamis Esmail, left, believes nerves played a part in the below par display against Bahrain that resulted in a 1-1 draw at the Asian Cup. Getty
The UAE's Khamis Esmail, left, believes nerves played a part in the below par display against Bahrain that resulted in a 1-1 draw at the Asian Cup. Getty
Khamis Esmail: Nerves played a part in UAE's flat opening to Asian Cup
Midfielder acknowledges pressure and scale of event got to some of the players in their draw against Bahrain, but is confident they can bounce back in other Group A games with India and Thailand
