After a year off, the USA are prepared to face old foes in the Huawei Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup Dubai 2018, affirms captain Nick Perera
Dubai (Pakistan Point News - 29th October, 2018) With the Huawei Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup Dubai 2018 just a few days away, many of the event’s protagonists have been sharing words ahead of one of beach soccer’s most impressive and elite events. Having won the award for the Best Goal of the Year two years ago, USA captain Nick Perera has fond memories of his last experience in Dubai. “Winning the Goal of the Year in 2016 was a very proud moment for me.
I just saw the nominations for this year, and despite not being nominated I’m very excited to see who will win this year’s edition.” Following a year out of the competition in 2017, this year will be the team’s fourth edition at the Intercontinental Cup in Dubai, spanning a seven-year period. “This will be the third time I visit Dubai.” Perera stated. “I have always enjoyed the beautiful location and the prestigious tournament.
It’s a fantastic event and I’m looking forward to being part of the action once more.” The USA have been drawn in Group B, together with two former Intercontinental Cup Champions, Russia and Iran, as well as runners-up of the last two World Cups, Tahiti. Francis Farberoff’s men have some stiff competition in the group stages. “The last time the United States were invited to Dubai, we also faced off against Iran and Russia in group play, so there is an air of déjà vu,” recalls the American skipper.
But it’s clear that the prospect of tough games represents an opportunity for this developing USA side, as Perera himself explained. “I’m very excited for my team, and personally, to face such fantastic sides in group play; it’s in matches against top teams like Iran and Russia where we can learn the most.” He went on to offer some words of belief and positivity concerning the squad heading to the UAE from the United States.
“I’m confident in the mentality of our group that playing against the best in the world is a challenge we are ready for.” Last minute preparations are taking place across the globe leading up to the Huawei Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup Dubai 2018. The coming days will be the calm before a spectacular storm that will come to a climax in the glitz and glamour of Dubai. With the right mindset and preparation behind them, could this be a year for the US team to go a step further in the tournament? Either way, this is not an event to be missed!
