Ascent to the Erima GFL after the 35:27 away win against the Albershausen Crusaders
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“Only one victory separates us from the promotion to the GFL! Our club has been waiting for this moment for 28 years! Let’s write history!” More motivation, whether from head coach Derrick Wilson or Captain Kilian “Goofy” Richter (#99) is not possible. Years of readiness, the hours invested for training, game preparation or long away trips should finally pay off. For the seniors of the Regensburg Phoenix, the marching direction was clear last Sunday at the away game against the Albershausen Crusaders: With a win against the host and table runners-up, the championship in the GFL2-Süd could also be secured, which would also entitle the highest German division, the Erima GFL. After extremely triumphant Seasons in the past decade with several ascents, the last step should now take place. Many fans had taken the almost three hours of travel to support their team in the decisive game.
But the hosts, after a mixed season last year, strengthened and especially dominant in the Defense, did not intend to give up without a fight and to enable the championship to the rivals from Regensburg in their last home game.
Thus, at 3 p.m., the showdown for the championship and the clash of the two top teams in the league began at 3 p.m. The home side won the Cointoss and decided to give the ball to the Phoenix first and then get the ball in the second half of the game. The Phoenix-Office around quarterback Cameron Yowell (#12) opened the game and was able to make up for the ground with successful passports.however, the running game trains were stopped by the Crusaders Defense and so you had to hand over the ball to the hosts by punt.In their first drive, they showed that the offensive trio quarterback Johnathan Lewis (#2) and its receivers Simon Schwarzer (#19) and Jalen Dunnigan (#14) must be observed. But the defense of the Regensburg, traditionally strong, knew how to prevent this and Nico Ziaja (#28) caught a ball of the Albershauseners, thus possession of the ball for Regensburg again.after a strong catch by Nicolas Hayes (#2), the guests were just close to the end zone of the Crusaders, but Crusaders-Linebacker Devante Gabriel (#1), two years ago, active at the Phoenix Regensburg, caught a pass from the Regensburg and the ball changed again. Albershausen was now trying to make up for Yards with a wide field in front of him, but could no longer be dangerous in the first quarter.
At the beginning of the second quarter,the Regensburg defense showed why the team is right at the top of the table,with constant pressure to stagger the crusaders in their own half and to force them to punt. Consequently, Regensburg also had its difficulties: the run was successfully stopped by Albershausen and there was no dangerous closeness to the end zone. Albershausen did better, Lewis (#2) threw the long ball and Dunnigan (#14) with an insane performance just before the end zone. But the Phoenix Defense was able to force the hosts into a field goal, which was transformed by Simon Kalla (#11). Thus,the Crusaders scored the first points of the game and took the lead 3-0. It didn’t get any better for Regensburg, a long pass from Howell was intercepted by albershausen, and they were able to work back to work towards the end zone. finally Dunnigan (#14) caught the ball for the first touchdown. Including extra point,the hosts increased to 10: 0. The game was then briefly interrupted due to an injured player, but he was able to leave the field on his own feet. the Rainsburg’s offense now had to score so as not to lose the connection, but the Crusaders defense was still at eye level and compulsion to punt. It was worse for the guests shortly before the half -time break, again Quarterback Lewis found its number 14 and increased with an extra point to 17: 0. With a 2-minute offense, the offense from Regensburg subsequently managed to score points. Quarterback Yowell found Matthew Hull (#24) to TouchDown pass,the extra point converted Dominik Laßmann (#41),so you went into the half-time break with a score of 17: 7.
Regensburg had not expected such a course of the game. But the coaching staff for Derrick Wilson and the leaders agreed: the Regensburg Phoenix are a team th
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A Match Day Celebration
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Traditional Attire Rewarded
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Looking Ahead
The Regensburg Phoenix are looking forward to a strong performance in front of their home crowd, amplified by the energy of the Regensburg Dult. Fans are encouraged to come out, support the team, and enjoy the festivities.
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