“Blistering heat scorched the pitch for most of the day in this lopsided encounter.
Facing a strong opponent with team depth they could not match, the Horde did themselves no favors early in the first half by losing a 'Runner to the tender mercies of the crowd.
The Undead meanwhile collected the kickoff and drove the ball resolutely down-pitch. With another 'Runner and a linerat now also watching the game from a strecher and with skilled undead guarding the ballcarrier, the Horde could do little to penetrate coach Iolo's cage.
The first half dwindling, and only able to field six players for their offensive drive, the Horde's options were limited. Despite a fine pass from Clawcloud the rats were quickly swarmed and overwhelmed by the undead. The scoreline at the end of the first half, although in their favor, did not adequately reflect the dominance of the undead.
Taking the field for the second half with a depleated lineup once again, the Horde surged forward in numbers, sidestepping the line of scrimmage completely and penetrating the backfield. A deft move which seemed wasted when the short pass to the ballcarrier tumbled free.
At this point a little luck came the rats way. Rushing forward in an attempt to cover the lose ball, Ra-Sep-Tat stumbled and fell, taking no further part in the drive and leaving the defense flatfooted. The scant Horde players capitalized quickly, surging past the undead line and scoring before their opponents could react.
The speed of the TD however, left the undead plenty of time for their own drive. Grinding remorslessly downfield they scattered the remaining Horde defenders with ease. Several Skaven players wisely chosing to stay down rather than face a further pummeling - a tactic made more feasible by the close scrutiny of the referee.
Holding the game up at the endzone, the undead ensured that the Horde would not have the time to put together another miracle drive, finally scoring the winning touchdown with only minutes to go in the game.
The two one loss a dissapointing but not unexpected result for the Horde.”
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