Orkland Raidurz vs Clar Karond Corsairs

An early top of the table clash between the Raidurz and the Corsairs saw a bumper crowd of 80,000 fans. Early doors didn't disappoint as the Corsairs, receiving swept the ball to the right, slipped through a gap in the defensive line. Using their speed advantage, the Corsairs kept themselves out of harms way (a lesson learned against the Rotters) and further exploited the gap. Even the loss of a blitzer being thrown into the crowd failed to stop them racing into an early lead.

Now it was the Raidurz's turn to show what they could do. Gathering the ball after a poor kick, the Orcs looked to form up their cage, led by the Troll and Big un blockers. Slowly moving into position The Corsair linemen responded by dropping deep to cover for a flying goblin. While their blitzers circled looking for an opening. Sure enough an even hit on the ball carrier managed to scatter the ball free. The luck of the bounce went the way of the Corsairs. Gratefully collecting the ball, they quickly moved downfield. The slower Raidurz players could only look on as they went 2-0 down.

Once more from the kick off the Raidurz began to move downfield again. Once more the Corsairs dropped off, keeping themselves away from the powerful orc line. The Corsairs managed to slow the Raidurz down enough to get to half time with their lead intact.

The Raidurz had to do it all again in the second half, using their drive to slowly move downfield. Once more the Corsait blitzers circled looking for an opportunity. The opportunity did come from an unlikely source. The Raidurz Troll picked up and threw his Goblin teammate. However unlike against the Bloodsox, the throw went awry with the goblin crashing to the floor and spilling the ball.

Once more luck was with the Corsairs as they quickly gathered the bouncing ball before swinging it left into the open field. With Raidurz defenders scrambling to get back into position, the Corsairs went fot the throw. It failed miserably, fumbling the ball. The gleeful Orcs quickly regathered before sending a long pass deep into the Corsair half. Unfortunately they couldn't gather the pass as it scattered. Both sides then scrambled for the ball to no avail. Times up with the Corsairs holding on for a 2-0 win.

Another 2 league games were also completed. The Miami Rotters polished off the Cleaveland Bronze 2-0. It was a brutal affair with 17 players either injured or knocked out in the game. Both sides also suffered a fatality.

The Tir na nOg Ravens battled past the LV Raiders and a closely fought encounter. Eventually holding on for a 2-1 victory. Elsewhere the Gryphon Bloodsox are taking on the Midshire Giants, so far the Halflings holding their own with the score currently 1-1.