AFL Middle East kicks off with 3 Matches in 3 Countries
- Saturday, November 01 2008 @ 03:49 pm ACDT
- Contributed by: Ash Nugent
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The AFL Middle East got underway on Friday 24 October, with three matches in three different Gulf countries. Over 400 spectators attended the matches, giving a strong indication that the league will be a success.
In a Dubai derby, the Heat defeated the newly-formed Dragons, whilst the city's third club ventured to Qatar to defeat the Doha Kangaroos. In the third match, the Muscat Magpies defeated the visiting Abu Dhabi Falcons.
AFL Middle East Commercial Manager Stephen Nugent gave us a run-down of first round results.