LIVESTREAM CEFL Semifinal: Warsaw Eagles @ Calanda Broncos, May 31, 18:00 CET (6 pm, 12 noon ET)
The Calanda Broncos host the Warsaw Eagles at Stadion Ringstrasse in Chur, Switzerland, on Saturday, May 31, in the Central European Football League (CEFL) Championship semifinals. The Broncos, last year’s finalists, aim for their third CEFL Bowl appearance, while the Eagles seek to extend their underdog run after two road upsets in their tournament debut.
Calanda’s dominant form and home fortress
The Broncos enter undefeated at home (8-0) and fresh off a 49-0 quarterfinal thrashing of the Kragujevac Wild Boars—the largest margin in CEFL since 2022. Quarterback Robin Sennrich orchestrated the rout, throwing two touchdowns to receiver Maxwell Gray and rushing for another, while running back Amel Adjovi added two ground scores. Their defense stifled the Wild Boars with two interceptions and two fumble recoveries, reinforcing their status as title favorites.
Warsaw’s road warrior mentality
The Eagles have defied expectations, defeating the Stockholm Mean Machines (40-21) and the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns (22-16) on hostile turf. Quarterback Jacob Schimenz has been pivotal, throwing four touchdowns to receiver Krzysztof Nosow and rushing for two more. Running back Bartosz Gnoza (2 rushing TDs) and receiver Darius Lewis (1 TD) provide additional firepower. A win would make the Eagles the first team since 2023’s the Thonon Black Panthers to reach the final via three road victories.
Key matchups and defensive challenges
The Broncos’ balanced offense, averaging 38.4 points per game, tests the Eagles’ resilience. Calanda’s defense, which allowed just 186 total yards against the Wild Boars, must contain Schimenz’s dual-threat versatility. For Warsaw, slowing Sennrich’s efficiency (72% completion rate in the quarterfinal) and neutralizing Adjovi’s ground game are critical.
Stakes and historical context
A Calanda victory would cement their status as CEFL powerhouses, while Warsaw’s Cinderella story could redefine Polish football’s continental footprint. With home dominance clashing against road-tested grit, this semifinal hinges on execution under the Alpine sky—and which team’s championship pedigree shines brightest.
