“Crown Of Sand XI: Qualifier V - Round 2

This was a very tough match. We received, muffed the pick up with sure hands, but it bounced into our 4 str wolf's hands. They were able to easily 2 BD strip ball it. We then muffed the pick-up again with sure hands, allowing them to use their 5 ag to retreive the ball and secure it.

We opted not to use the wizard, as we had a 1 BD hit needing a push to open up 2 dice on the ball. We failed the block, not getting a ball hit. They were able to cage up, forcing the wizard. We got one KO and one knockdown out of 5(?) guys, which allows for us to get in and get 2 BD on the ball. We got the knock down and created a melee of players. Eventually, we managed to clear it open, scoop the ball and stall a bit before scoring to go up 1-0 with 2 turns remaining.

We were unable to stop the elves 2 turn attempt despite a nice kick, with their 5 ag blitzer, catching a pass, leaping and scoring. We were tied at the half 1-1, but had a numbers advantage (11 v 9?).

Despite multiple attempts, we could not remove the 5 ag leaping strip baller from the pitch, but we did manage to apply some pressure. The elves had one terrible turn where they went to blitz the wolf to setup a fairly easy ball pick-up but they rolled a 1 on the dodge, forcing a RR and then double skulls. We were able to open it up fairly well, but we failed the pickup; however, a zombie managed to catch it, he didn't hold onto it long due to

The elves managed to do their thing, striping the zombie, scooping it and passing it but failed the catch (movement had ended). We were able to peel back and free the ball.

With our T7 approaching, we needed a 3+ pickup from the 9 Ma wolf to get into scoring range where he'd be untouchable. We muffed it. The elves muffed their attempt. We now had another wolf in scoring range, managed the pick-up, hand-off, but he failed his gfi to score. Overtime!

In overtime, it was 11 vs 6 for us, but the elves were receiving and neither team had any RRs. Thankfully, we got a blitz! and that allowed for us to KO their star 5 ag blitzer and position nicely around the ball, marking everyone. The elves tried a 2 BD chain push to help get back, but it block/skulled and turned over.

We were able to pickup the ball, and made for some very difficult elf dodging to get to him, they managed to make their dodges but the 1 BD hit only pushed. We were able to setup some 3 BD hits to free our ghoul who then walked into the end zone for the 2-1 OT win.

Great game! It was really wild.”