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 last year the
Phantoms made the long trip up to Derby to take on the Braves
with a tired, depleted squad and got comprehensively beaten
74-0. This year, it was the Braves who made the long
trip, to face the much improved Phantoms.
The Phantoms'
first drive ended quickly with a fumble and a Braves recovery
inside the 30 yard line. Derby took advantage of the
field position with a short drive and TD on a QB sneak.
Bad luck stayed with the Phantoms most of the day on Offence,
as turnovers marred a strong rushing performance from the APU
backs. Derby scored in the 2nd quarter with a well
executed playaction pass, the PAT was blocked, however,
leading to a 13-0 half time score.
The Grave-Diggers
were doing just enough to keep the Phantoms in the ball game
the whole way, but turnovers saw an end to several promising
drives, leading to 3rd quarter TD pass for Derby to seal the
game.
The Phantoms can
now concentrate on resting, and getting ready for February
when they restart the campaign against the Essex Blades.
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