Japan: Panasonic Impulse dominates Oriental Bio Silver Star in XLeague showdown

In a decisive matchup in the X1 Super, the Panasonic Impulse (5-0) showcased their dominance by shutting out the Oriental Bio Silver Star (0-5) with a commanding score of 44-0. This victory marked Panasonic’s second shutout of the season and extended their winning streak to five games, keeping them undefeated alongside the Obic Seagulls.

Strong start for Panasonic
The Impulse wasted no time establishing control, with running back Takuya Fujimoto scoring a 16-yard touchdown on their opening drive. Kicker Shintaro Saeki added two field goals in the second quarter, further extending the lead. The highlight of the half came when wide receiver Go Ogura made an incredible catch, snagging a pass from quarterback Yuya Araki (155 yards, 1 TD) in the end zone. By halftime, Panasonic was comfortably ahead 20-0.

Second half surge
The momentum continued in the second half as Panasonic’s offense kept rolling. Running back Kaname Iwazuki added a 13-yard touchdown run, followed by another touchdown reception from Fujimoto, who caught a pass from Hiromitsu Kobayashi. The Impulse capped off their scoring with a 3-yard touchdown run by Genmei Tachikawa in the fourth quarter, solidifying their overwhelming performance.

Defensive dominance
Panasonic’s defense was equally impressive, forcing three interceptions and limiting Oriental Bio to just 90 passing yards. The Silver Star struggled to find their rhythm, unable to reach the end zone for the fifth consecutive game, which included two shutout losses.

Looking ahead
As both teams prepare for their next matchups, Panasonic will look to maintain their perfect record, while Oriental Bio aims to secure their first win of the season against the Hakata Next Fukuoka SUNS.

Source: XLeague.

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