Venezuela's players celebrate their victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during a match of the 17th FIFA U-20 World Cup in Suez, Egypt, Oct. 7, 2009. UAE beat Venezuela 2-1. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu) Photo Gallery>>>

    SUEZ, Egypt, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- United Arab Emirates (UAE) stunned Venezuela 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

    Forward Jose Rondon scored first in the 12th minute to put Venezuela ahead.

Venezuela's Louis Pena (L) vies with Amer Abdulrahman of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during a match of the 17th FIFA U-20 World Cup in Suez, Egypt, Oct. 7, 2009. UAE beat Venezuela 2-1. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu) Photo Gallery>>>

    UAE struggled to equalize ten minutes later when defender Mohamed Ahmed goaled to end the first halftime 1-1.

    The UAE team did not seal the victory until Ahmed Khalil kickedin with only seven minutes remaining on the clock.

    UAE is due to face Costa Rica in quarterfinals.