Al Busaidi, who had never sailed before joining the Sultan of Oman's Navy as young man, was joined aboard the "Musandam-Oman Sail" by his fellow 29-year-old countryman Fahad Al Hasni who has only been sailing for three years.
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Darren Clarke was not the only Northern Ireland player in the frame with fellow countryman Damien Mooney match his two-under 70 and 16-year-old Co Down star Rory McIlroy joining Montgomerie in 13th place with an impeccable round of 71.
Westwood had been surprisingly teamed up with rookie Rory McIlroy during final practice on Thursday, but Montgomerie resisted any temptation to spring a surprise and instead selected the 21-year-old Northern Ireland player alongside fellow countryman Graeme McDowell in the day's second group.
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Snedeker fired a final round 65 -- better than all his nearest competitors -- as he ended on 19-under-par, two shots clear of fellow countryman Chris Kirk.
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United boss Sir Alex Ferguson rested Cristiano Ronaldo and gave fellow countryman Nani a place in the starting line-up.
Brazilian full-back Rafael da Silva also made the journey, along with fellow countryman Anderson, giving Ferguson all the options he wanted as United try to keep a grip on their trophy.
And the Irishman knows fellow countryman James Downey will be one of Northampton's players targeted by his team-mates.
The New Zealander's optimism is fuelled by the signing of fellow countryman Kane Williamson who has just helped the Black Caps to a World Cup semi-final.
Glock said he was convinced his fellow countryman Michael Schumacher would return to F1 next season in the wake of rumours linking the seven-time champion with Mercedes.
As Maynard hopes Australian pace bowler Shan Tait and fellow countryman Mark Cosgrove will return next year, his options are likely to be limited to home-grown signings.
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