Switzerland: Calanda Broncos dominate Bern Grizzlies in key matchup
The Calanda Broncos triumphed over the Bern Grizzlies on Saturday evening at the Obere Au Stadium, securing a decisive 29-9 victory.
With this win, the Broncos improved their record to 3-1, while the Grizzlies fell to 1-3. Despite the scoreline, the Broncos faced significant challenges, particularly with injuries looming ahead of their upcoming European Cup semifinal against the Warsaw Eagles.
Strong start for the Broncos
The game began with a flurry of action as the Broncos quickly established control. A 10-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Robin Sennrich to Lluis Sague put the Broncos ahead, although a blocked extra point left the score at 6-2. Following a fumble by the Grizzlies, Erik Rageth capitalized with a 3-yard touchdown run, extending the lead to 12-2.
Second quarter struggles
However, the second quarter proved to be tumultuous for the Broncos. A series of missteps, including a missed field goal and a fumbled punt return by Max Gray, allowed the Grizzlies to capitalize and score a touchdown, narrowing the gap to 12-9. Sennrich further compounded the issues by throwing an interception just before halftime, leaving the game in a precarious state.
Injuries impact the game
The second half saw the Broncos grappling with injuries that shocked the home crowd. Key players, including Sennrich and Rageth, were sidelined, raising concerns about their availability for the upcoming CEFL semifinal. Despite these setbacks, backup quarterback Max Gray stepped up, scoring a touchdown from one yard out to push the lead to 19-9. Gray later connected with Selome Adzayi for another touchdown, solidifying the Broncos’ advantage at 26-9.
Final quarter and looking ahead
The Broncos’ defense held strong against the Grizzlies’ attempts to respond, and a final field goal sealed the game at 29-9. With this hard-fought victory, the Broncos now shift their focus entirely to the European Cup semifinal against the Warsaw Eagles, where the impact of their injuries will be closely monitored in the days to come.
Source: GR Heute
