Dubai Barracudas defeat Abu Dhabi Wildcats to win 2018 Desert Bowl - in pictures

Check out the best photos from the EAFL's showpiece game where the Barracudas emerged 19-0 winners

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  Abu Dhabi Wildcats player Paul Carrizosa in action during the Desert Bowl between the Dubai Barracudas and the Abu Dhabi Wildcats. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Wildcats player Vivaldi Tulysse, centre, in action during the Desert Bowl between the Dubai Barracudas and the Abu Dhabi Wildcats. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Dubai Barracudas player Alexander Rodriguez goes over for a touchdown during the Desert Bowl. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Barracudas quarter-back David Pearce in action during the Desert Bowl. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Wildcats player Ralphie Lega in action during the Desert Bowl. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Wildcats player Ralphie Lega in action during the Desert Bowl. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Wildcats coach Tony Robinson during the Desert Bowl. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Barracudas player Daniel Viranyi, centre, in action during the Desert Bowl. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Dubai Barracudas and the Abu Dhabi Wildcats on the line of scrimmage during the Desert Bowl. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Barracudas player Gary Sillman in action during the Desert Bowl. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Barracudas player Daniel Viranyi in action during the Desert Bowl. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Barracudas coach Zavier Cobb talks with QB David Pearce during the Desert Bowl. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Barracudas QB David Pearce launches a pass during the Desert Bowl. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Barracudas player Luke Norrey, left, during the Desert Bowl. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Barracudas player Daniel Viranyi celebrates after winning the Desert Bowl. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Barracudas coach Zavier Cobb celebrates after winning the Desert Bowl. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Dubai Barracudas lift the trophy after winning the Desert Bowl. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The Dubai Barracudas won the 2018 Desert Bowl on Friday after defeating Abu Dhabi Wildcats 19-0 in the EAFL's showpiece game.

The National's photographer Chris Whiteoak was at the game to capture the action. Above are the best photos from this year's Desert Bowl.

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