Bondi Raiders

Game 4 against the Outlaws was always going to be a Tough one as both Teams were in equal on the Ladder with two wins and one loss.
The Raiders won the Coin Toss and elected to receive. The game opened up on the opening kick off with Dean Borghuis returning the kick off for a touchdown with the extra point being successful after some deliberation from the officials. Raiders 7 outlaws -0.
 
The outlaws then had their first possession and Stuart Etcell went straight to work running the ball at will through the Raiders Defense.
The Outlaws got to the ½ yard line and were threatening to score However a huge hit by veteran Linebacker Johnathon Kelly caused a fumble which was recovered by the Raiders.
 
The Raiders then put on an excellent Drive which was capped off by a 30 yard run by LT for another touchdown making the score 14-0.
 
The Raiders then answered with another good Drive and strong running by Gabriel Marambio set  up great field position and Quarterback Peter Tos passed the Ball for another Touchdown to Matthew Schwarz.
 
Both Teams traded some more Touchdowns and at the break it was the raiders who were up 26 -12.
 
The 2nd half was a new game of Football with the Outlaws making some great adjustments on Defense. The Raiders Offense seemed to struggle and could not get back into rhythm resulting with three 2nd half interceptions.
 
The Outlaws capitalised on the mistakes of the Raiders and obtained good field position and were able to capitalise with two more touchdowns including a 30 yard touchdown run by Stuart Etcell. Raiders 26 Outlaws 24.
 
The Raiders Offense continued to Struggle and turned the ball over to the outlaws who had the last opportunity on Offense to win the game and with 1 minute left to play were threatening to win the game. The outlaws went  for it on 4th Down and threw a long ball in to the endzone and Free safety Kane Ryan intercepted the pass and hung on to the ball like it was a golden egg.
 
Final Score Raiders 26 – Outlaws 24. It was a good team effort and the real positive with the Victory was that the Defence stepped up in the 2nd half and held tight and prevented the Outlaws from winning the game.