30: 28 victory in dramatic thriller
The Solingen Paladins win Against the Cologne Crocodiles in front of a home backdrop 30:28
Game report: Solingen Paladins vs. Cologne Crocodiles
In the brooding heat of 38 degrees, the Solingen Paladins team showed a combative performance on Saturday in the local Jahnkampfbahn and ran down Cologne Crocodiles in a gripping game well 500 spectators with 30:28.
The game started furiously: In the first few minutes the paladins scored with a pass touchdown from Kai Rosin Over 70 yards on Cobe Miranda and a run from newcomer Anthony Cesar. Both Try to achieve additional points However, failed, so it initially only 12: 0 stand. Cologne replied in the second quarter and used an interception of Rosin and another gymnastics to change the leadership – with a long pass, the guests went into the break with 12:14.
After the change of sides, the crocodiles tied seamlessly to their strong final phase of the first half and increased to 12:21. But Solingen found an answer: After a powerful Offense series, Rosin shortened with a running TD to 19:21 (PAT Busch)before Lucas Busch shortly thereafter The lead with a field goal for 22:21 conquered.
The Solingen defense shone with impressive stability about Leon Nieper and Kee Whetzel. From this it hit Offensivee over successful actions profit. First Thilo Lindenberg as well thereafter Again Miranda provided the 30:21 with strong individual actions (2-powernt cesar). However, the guests from Cologne struck back and shortened to 30:28. The last minutes of the game became a nerve test: Solingen had to 90 seconds before the end put back. Cologne came until shortly before the end zone-but the Field goal attempt narrowly missed the goal. The season ran off and the Paladins were able to celebrate the first home win with their fans.
Voices for the game:
Head coach Alex Thomas was relieved: “That was the expected and in the truest sense of hot fight. Everyone has given everything today. Two important points are on our account.”
Press officer Jens Merten added: “What a fight. Both teams were absolutely at eye level And in the end it was nuances on both sides. Dit means victory All the moresince we have definitely shown that we can also beat teams from the upper area.“
The away game at the Cologne Falcons will continue next Friday. The Paladins want to continue the positive trend and hope for the strong support of their fans in Cologne.
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