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Brazil, Russia, Mexico, Switzerland, UAE, Oman, Nigeria and Tahiti are currently competing in the Intercontinental Cup for Beach Soccer in Dubai.

The tournament started yesterday and runs for 5 days. Each day starts at 4:30 and runs into the night, so dusk/night lighting is the conditions.

Day 1 was good fun, and on Day 2 (today) I got media access pitch side. I'll be popping along tomorrow as well.

FAO Ian - please don't broadcast my access on UAE-Photo! I want to keep the hoards at bay!

These shots are with the 70-300 at around f6.3 or the 85mm at around f1.4 on the D700. Obviously varying ISO depending on the light and aperture. Having a ball (excuse the pun) so far!

1. Brazil v. Mexico




2. Brazil v. Mexico




3. Brazilv. Mexico




4. Brazil v. Mexico




5. Brazil v. Oman




6. Brazil v. Oman




7-10 Cheerleader action, for the boys/lesbicons










11. Mexico team photo




More to come as I've literally 100's to process, including a great piece of individual skill from a Tahiti striker. Shutter speeds were kept as high as possible to freeze the motion and the sand as much as possible. I WILL get cheerleader portraits tomorrow!

Continued:

12. Russia v. Oman




13. Switzerland v. Oman




14. Switzerland v. Oman - The Swiss captain is a big unit, but likes to get airbourne!




15. Switzerland v. Oman

And now for a great bit of individual skill - Tahiti v. Russia.

Tahiti striker is man marked, back on goal, 15 yards out.




Controls the ball on his knee and flicks up, away from goal




Scissor kicks into the top corner:

Well I liked them anyway!

Hi dubaiphil,

that is a great series! Never seen "beach soccer" before - besides the impromptu pick-up games that occur on the beaches of course. I mean set up this way as a professional event.

I think you have captured some great moments of intensity and dexterity and the sand is a great backdrop for the action.

Nicely done

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You are a versatile photographer, Phil. Good work. Very nice output.

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Great shots! Very pleased to see some mexicans in there

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