Cherif_Ahmed vs. Crabb Tr._Crabb - Semi Final Highlights _ Newport Beach 2025 #BeachProTour

Here against the number one ranked team in this tournament. Yeah, unfortunately, as much as I love both the Krabs, I do not see that happening again, the Krabs. But the conditions decidedly different this morning. Just second men's semifinal here underway in those dark green tops or the Krabs and the light blue. It is Sharif and Ahmed. And that one blocked to get things going for Sharif. First serve to Sharif and Sharif over and in around Trevor Krab. As she and Chris are want to do. I want to get to cheer for them on the same side of the net. That's right. And that one thunderous spike from Antijon right in front of Trevor Krab. Antijon from the left. Antijon over the top of Trevor. Yeah, I think just catching some fingertips again because it did land long. Yeah, just the physicality of Ahmed. I mean, he only stands about 6'1", 187. Got some long arms, but the athleticism from both Qataris is impressive. There is an easy dig for Antijon in transition and going to the off speed. That one is perfect for Antijon. He's a tremendously good defender. And when Sharif is up at the net, touching as many balls as he's touching early in this match, it's to the middle. Good fight off on that pass from Taylor. Taylor with the poke over the top this time. Just high enough for it to go down. Elevated at the net. That's really a skill that he's improved a lot over the last few years as well, I think. And Sharif off speed, looking very casual on that swing. Plenty of open line, just carves it. Trevor, a chance here from the right. And another soft touch. There is Tijon chasing it down. Unbelievable touch. Trevor reloading here. And there is Tijon again in transition, going to that cut. And Taylor going over on one cheeky little play from Taylor Krab. The crowd loves it. I mean, just, oh, there's our boy, too. Jay Glaze, Taylor Krab to the corner. Those on ones don't go down very frequently on the men's side, especially against Ahmed. And that one is good. Ahmed loves to wrap it back to the line fast. Well, serving eight. Back to the line, and one of the most consistent teams that we've had in the world for a very long time is this Qatari squad. It's filthy, just filthy. Yeah, a little extra oomph on that high five, too, from Ahmed. He knows what a great swing that was. Yeah, I remember the world championships and just onto the scene. He was impressive back then. And as you mentioned, he's come. He's become just a stalwart. One of the most consistent and electric players on that. Yeah, I think maybe they thought that Sharif had touched that. Oh, what a cover there and poked back over from Sharif. He reaches to the top there to get that touch. Yeah, back to back plays. Up and down for Trev, going to poke. There is Ahmed there to collect that nice pickup from Taylor. It's a transition nowhere to go for Taylor Krabb as Sharif collects the block and offers a helping hand. Yeah, so there's you know, I don't know if we consider this trash talk. It is a fun, loving and respectful. But watch this, just 1812. And into the block goes Trevor Krabb. And now Trevor and Taylor take their time out, which I guess I thought they'd already taken. But waiting a little bit here, 1912 is this one's pretty much old. He's on the left, just going high hands. That one's good. And Sharif, loving what he's seeing from his partner. They had that little sort of moment of frustration. But they roundly recovered. It's at point number one for Qatar. Good vision from Trevor Krabb, sees the defensive movement. Dijon's just waiting on the line. Trevor sees it well. Trevor, that serve drops a little too quick and into the net, gifting our set number two here and will begin just as first set ended with a miss serve this time from Tay. Swinging, let that set up some of your off speed stuff. Dijon coming in, nice read from the bug. Can you put this one away? The Cuddy not going to go down, but it's an overpass from Dijon and the tap down from Trevor. And there's a little clapping from Trevor Krabb wearing the black hat. Oh, goodness. That one is ripped from Dijon. Two point lead for the Krabbs. He's tried to go down the line of surprise Sharif. And left handed forearm dig from Trevor. Qatar reload and down the line is thumped. There's one thing you know about them for sure. They're not going to go down without a fight. Both physically and verbally. Oh, just inside of Taylor. Trev trying to cut it back in excellent timing and hands for Sharif as the sheriff brings out the cuffs. Put him on Trevor Krabb. Yeah, just got the body inside. Trevor is going to bring a little heat that time and it goes off the left arm pushing Dijon to the sideline. And watch out below as on the run, Trevor Krabb gets hit with that swing from Dijon. Yeah, that is just a tremendous with their serves. Except Trevor, nice pick up from Dijon. Tight ball, there is Taylor to collect that one chance in transition. Taylor hasn't had many swings. He terminates. What a crunch point lead now. And again, the angles that Dijon is hitting, that one is just slicing the side of the ball. Everything was looking line at the very last. To thirteen eleven. Passing has been crisp here for Trevor Krabb, and that shot is going to go down and they want to extend. There's something. Better pass from Sharif as we're all tied up. And there is Sharif just going high and over. Trevor Krabb, Trevor Krabb here from the end line. And I like this strategy. Taylor going to put up Trevor to the net to stay blocking. Oh, goodness gracious. Dijon bouncing that into the 16-14. And Trevor with a little roar. Hanging tough at the moment. Able to slow down the offense of Qatar. That cut shot chance here as Taylor regroups. What a read from Dijon. Unbelievable swing from Sharif as that ball gets pushed past the antenna and he just elevates and floats and 15. Just a side out for Qatar. Plenty of time for Dijon and that cut shot is good. What a sharp angle. 15-15. Taylor trying to go low line. He had to, they go. Good recycle from the Krabbs. Trevor have a turn. Trevor goes low line off that left elbow. Five blocks for Sharif. He's touched 13, which is an unbelievable number. Inside set for Sharif. Down the line. And good night, says Sharif. And the roar to boot. Match point number one for Qatar. Taylor, you knew he was going to swing there. The more aggressively Taylor Krabbs is going to go after it. Second match point. Dijon cross court around the block of Trevor Krabb and Dijon and Yanus.