Dubai Stallions overpower Barracudas to clinch Desert Bowl III title – in pictures

Dino Drimakis, left and Ali Riza Dikici of the Dubai Stallions celebrate after their team defeated the Dubai Barracudas 30-6 in Desert Bowl III at Dubai Sports City. Victor Besa for The National
Stallions running back Davion Miller attempts to escape Barracudas cornerback Gaafar Elsouri as Stefan Kirsten, right, closes in. Victor Besa for The National
Ball carrier Mike Rubino, centre, appears surrounded by Barracudas, including Mahmood Malik, 12, and Arthur Provensal, 23, in action from Desert Bowl III. Victor Besa for The National
Davion Miller strikes a celebratory pose after scoring one of his three touchdowns for the Dubai Stallions as Sameer Al Wasiah of the Dubai Barracudas looks away. Victor Besa for The National
Four Barracudas defenders, from left, Arthur Provensal, Mahmood Malik, Jay MacPhail and Stefan Kirsten, close in on Mike Rubino as Arjun Suria, right, looks to provide help to the ball carrier. Victor Besa for The National
Stallions receiver David Burke, left, attempts to elude Barracudas defensive back Mahmood Malik in action from Desert Bowl III, where the Dubai Barracudas lost 30-6 to the Dubai Stallions. Victor Besa for The National
David Burke of the Dubai Stallions turns upfield after catching a pass from Chris Wentzel as Mathias Bartsch of the Barracudas gives chase in action from Desert Bowl III, where the Stallions defeated the Dubai Barracudas 30-6. Victor Besa for The National
Dubai Stallions players and coaches hold aloft the Desert Bowl trophy after a 30-6 victory in the Emirates American Football League final at Dubai Sports City. Victor Besa for The National
The Dubai Stallions celebrate their 30-6 Desert Bowl III victory over the Dubai Barracudas, with Davion Miller, 26, and Ali Reza Dikici, 42, jumping for joy. Victor Besa for The National