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A large crowd gathered for the semi final clash between the number 1 seeded PAIN Corp and the number 4 seeded Mutineers. The first appearance in the post-season for the Corp was already something of a success in reaching the semi finals and defeating the Scarbringer Savages en route. The Mutineers knocked out Revengers' Tragedy on the last play of their quarter final game to make this semi final.
The match was extremely close with the champions of the ADA East and ADF North trading grinding offence. The Mutineers were first on the board mid-way through the first half - Savogand Thrall escaping the pack and rumbling for the opening touchdown despite early pressure from the Corp. The top seeds were close to being back on terms at the end of the first period but were floored by intervention high in the stands. An Assassin had clearly Double Crossed the ADF North side and a dart ended Taliona Raven's break for the line as the half drew to an end.
The second half was an exercise in ball control by the physical PAIN team. Pushing forward in inches the offensive drive took each hard yard at a time, fighting for every space. Eventually a gap was created by sheer force and Taliona Raven slipped through. The Mutineers rearguard was unable to bring her down and the Witch Elf equalised with little time on the clock remaining. What time was left was enough for Zzharg Zzhargson to make his mark. Jeff "Suave" Jorge was unfortunately enough to be lined up opposite from the Chaos Dwarf on the line of scrimmage at the restart. The makeweight never stood a chance and suffered a headshot that killed him instantly.
A 1-1 scoreline meant overtime and the Corp were unable to use their double-sided coin to their advantage. The Mutineers received and breezed through the PAIN defence. A surprising pass caught the defenders off guard to allow Boa Dicea in for the score and victory.
Joanie Brawler missed the game through a niggling injury,
Taliona Raven went through the 200 career Rushing Yard barrier despite this being only her first season. Zzharg Zzhargson recorded his 20th Casualty. Savogand Thrall has now rushed for 100 Post-Season Yards and has tied Arda for most post-season Rushing Attempts . Leonora Snugglebum Knocked down his 100th opponent. Fester Rustblade achieved his 50th career Dodge during the game.
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