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Defending ADA South champion Tabard Delight took on the team closest to them last year in the opener at the Cornflakes Bowl and were looking to make a statement that this is a side to be reckoned with when the honours are being doled out. The Cornflakes had narrowly missed out on the post-season last year and there has been some talk that this will be a break-through season for the franchise.
The Flakes were on the board first in the match. Despite having their drive disrupted initially, the Delight defence was not able to stop Fiat Panda once he had taken possession of the ball and raced downfield. Showing a marked change from last season, the Delight did not panic once behind and instead embarked upon a highly physical and patient drive that saw two casualties inflicted including key man Panda. Tristan Flyte held the ball unchallenged for what seemed like an eternity before he found his target in the form of the Delight's Krush pick acquired from the Tragedy, Chace Ballus. The High Elf was unmarked in the endzone to receive for the equalising score.
The second half was more of the same for Delight. Again holding the ball while the blocking unit lay about the opposition, Flyte found Matthais Wurst who was able to stall as the defence struggled to track back. As the challenge neared, Wurst stepped over the line for the go ahead score. Any hope of a Cornflakes revival was ended by an invasion of Delight fans. More casualties ensued including Celebrity Pop Idol. The Lineman was trampled beneath a horde of visiting supporters and never recovered. Idol is the first Cornflakes player to die in the line of duty.
The game ended with the 2-1 scoreline in favour of Delight and a road win to kick off the 2007 campaign.
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