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The
Predators opened in offence, but the Tigers defence caused them problems
stopping them short of a first down.
The Tigers replied in their first possession. A
series of short passes and runs moved them steadily nearer the half way
line, when on a handoff to Adam, found him with space to run it
in from 26yrds for the TD. However, the Tigers narrowly failed to
convert on a 2 PAT.
Some
good defensive work from both sides saw the score remain the same for
the next two possessions. On the Tigers next possession they secured the
first down off a run from Josh. Unfortunately on the next play, on a
deep pass intended for Josh, the Predators intercepted the ball. A good
recovery tackle from Josh, and a series of forced offensive errors saw
the Predators pinned close to their own goal line. On their next play, a
sweep play, Josh made the tackle for a 2Pt Safety.
On
our next possession a combination of passes and runs saw us creep ever
closer to the end zone. On third down Brian connected with
Josh on a 3Yrd pass for the TD. Adam ran in the 2 PAT.
This left only 3 seconds on the clock and it was obvious from the snap
that the Predators were going for it. The Tigers marked out their danger
men, but their QB connected with their smallest and newest player #52
Patterson, for a superb touchdown. Despite the ball hitting off his face
he managed to pull it in and hit the ground with the ball under control.
Half
Time: Tigers 16 Predators 6
The
Tigers opened the 2nd half on offence but a series of
penalties and some nervous play, saw them fall out of rhythm. The
Predators, especially Winters, began to make the important reads and
tackles and the Tigers failed to make any progress. This remained the
case for both sides on the next two possessions, before the Predators
secured an important first down on the final attempt. They moved it
quickly on a deep pass and managed to score through McCrum but failed on
the 1 PAT.
The
Tigers switched tactics again and began to claw their way forward,
before Brain connected with Adam on a 26 Yrd pass
for the TD. Brian was stopped just short of the end zone on the
failed 2 PAT attempt.
The
Predators again found the going tough against the Tigers defence, but
once again managed to pull off the first down on the final attempt.
Some great running from Winter saw them stopped just short of the
endzone, but they converted to Patterson on a short 2Yrd pass. The 1 PAT
attempt was deflected away by Josh. The Tigers took possession with just
over a minute on the clock and slowly moved the ball. Adam found space
and was stopped just short of the end zone. A defensive penalty was
declined and with just 12 seconds on the clock the Tigers were desperate
to add to the score. Josh was stopped inches from the line on the next
play, before time ran out on a miscalled Timeout from the Predators.
Final score: Tigers 22 Predators 18 |
