American football: UAE's all-star EGL Eagles take on Almaty Phoenix - in pictures

The Eagles won the game 34-0 in Dubai's Sports City

The UAE all-star American football team, the Emirates Gridiron League (EGL) Eagles, celebrate Liam Caldwell's touchdown against the Kazakhstan outfit, the Almaty Phoenix, at Sports City, Dubai. Photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National

Eagles' quarterback Jake Shoup receives the ball during their 34-0 triumph over Almaty Phoenix.

Eagles' Alan Reynolds on the sidelines. The EGL was founded in 2019 and features four teams: two in Dubai and one each in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

Eagles' quarterback Jake Shoup runs with the ball. The EGL Eagles are the EGL's all-star team, with players selected from all the four teams.

It was tranquil viewing for those not on the field during the EGL Eagles' thumping victory.

The EGL Eagles' superb display was ideal preparation for their next game against a Saudi Arabian team in Dubai on May 21.

Eagles' Bernard Murray intercepts the ball and goes on a run.

Eagles' quarterback Jake Shoup throws the ball. His team have players from more than 20 countries.

Eagles' quarterback Jake Shoup runs with the ball.

Eagles' Liam Caldwell returns the ball. The EGL season runs from September to March.

Eagles' quarterback Jake Shoup throws the ball.

Eagles' Liam Caldwell celebrates after scoring a touchdown.

An Eagles attack is thwarted by some tough Almaty Phoenix tackling.

The Eagles receive a half-time team talk.

The Eagles are due to travel for international games before the new league season starts in September.

Eagles' Liam Caldwell scores a touchdown.

Eagles' Dareon Gallet runs with the ball.

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