The Munich Ravens (8-1) overcame a 14-0 deficit to defeat the Raiders Tirol (5-3) 31-24 at Tivoli Stadion on July 19, 2025, in a South Division classic defined by monsoon conditions and late-game heroics.
Raiders strike early, Ravens rally late
Tirol dominated the first half, building a 14-0 lead behind quarterback N’Kosi Perry’s two touchdown passes. Munich clawed back with 13 unanswered points before halftime, narrowing the gap to 14-13. A weather delay paused the game early in the third quarter, but the Ravens’ ground attack thrived post-resumption.
Rodney’s breakout fuels comeback
Running back Justin Rodney (20 carries, 131 yards, 2 TDs) ignited Munich’s rally with a 49-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Russell Tabor tied the game at 24-24 with a two-point conversion. After a blocked field goal and a clutch fake punt (punter Niclas Pedersen to Malik Stanley), Tabor sealed the win with a 1-yard QB sneak at 1:42.
Defensive stand secures victory
Tirol mounted a final drive, reaching the Munich 10-yard line, but Markus Schaberl dropped a potential game-tying touchdown pass. The Ravens’ defense batted away Perry’s fourth-down attempt to preserve the win.
Standings implications
The Ravens solidified their hold on the ELF’s second overall seed, while Tirol faces a must-win Week 10 clash against the Madrid Bravos to keep playoff hopes alive. Munich’s 231 rushing yards and 3-of-12 third-down stops offset Tirol’s 12 penalties.
Key stats:
- Munich: 323 total yards (231 rushing), 5 penalties
- Tirol: 280 total yards (177 passing), 12 penalties
- Time of possession: Munich 28:53, Tirol 31:00