“This was an incredible game!

In the first half the Reptiles were kicking but thanks to a Blitz, managed to swarm the short kick before coach Valen even had time to think. From the ensuing melee the football went back and forth until a series of Norse were removed from the field of play by a combination of turnovers blocks and Reptiles blocks. At this point it looked like an easy score for Kentucky, who had the ball right on the Illinois goal line- but pure greed from coach Hayati led to a turnover as he attempted to force a player off the field! Coach Valen promptly sacked the ball carrier, but the bodies were in favor of the Reptiles and they managed to score, even though this required a very difficult ball pick up whilst marked and in the rain.

In the second half Kentucky received the ball but were short several key players. As they tried to form a defensive cage, Illinois started to mark and remove more players- until another bungled block from Corey Liuget led to a turnover and breakaway for the Skinks! Closer to the endzone, and Illinois had managed to mark the ball carrier, who had two choices- dodge out, or Blitz out. Coach Hayati opted for Blitz out, but it didn't matter since snake eyes came up, Napoleon got knocked out and the ball scattered into the eager hands of the Norse!

Now it looked like a certain score for the Norse, who trundled down-field with superior numbers. Right at the death one Norse stood on the goal line with the football, marked by a lone Skink. Another player came up in support, and the plan was a Blitz and score. But, it was not to be! As per the earlier Kentucky attempt, snake eyes again came up and the Blitz failed, and with it the match was lost!

And so it ended 1-0 for Kentucky. Absolutely incredible stuff!”