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MIJB#19 · 11-02-2013, 08:02 AM

2041 week 5

Tigers pull comeback over Merchantmen
The Maassluis Merchantmen notched their first loss of the season. The highly anticipated clash with the Tucker Tigers resulted in a 24-23 loss, as kicker Benjamin Alexander kicked a game winning field goal in the final minute. It marked the Merchantmen's first lost after the bye since 2035, when the Tucker Tigers also pulled a last minute come back from behind victory in Oranje Haven.

The game started slowly, as both offenses struggled in the first quarter. The Merchantmen took the early 3-0 lead on a field goal and went into the half time break still leading by three, as Perry Coleman found Terry Haskell in the end zone for the 10-7 score. The Merchantmen took control of the game in the third quarter, doubling their points on Donald Terry's impressive 38-yard scoring run and Charles Anthony's second field goal for the 20-7 score.

The fourth quarter was where it was at though. The Tigers offense finally got their engines going and Jackie Collier found Wes Banks for a quick 40-yard scoring bomb to bring it back to a one score deficit. The Merchantmen shortly brought it back to two scores on Charles Anthony's third field goal, yet another 41-yard bomb from Jackie Collier to Wes Banks put the Tigers just two points down. The Merchantmen failed to score after that, but pinned the Tigers at their 20-yard line with just over 2 minutes on the clock and no time outs left. Jackie Collier then orchestrated an impressive drive, to march into Merchantmen territory, setting up a 45-yard field goal attempt with 18 seconds remaining. Benjamin Alexander converted and it left too little time for the Merchantmen to pull back head. An impressive 24-23 comeback from behind win was the result for the Tucker Tigers in a slow starting, but eventually turnovers free exciting fourth quarter finish, that left behind a big home crowd sobbing in disbelief.

Offense
Perry Coleman 21/44 for 279 yd, 1 td, 0 int
Donald Terry 18 for 123 yd, 1 td
J.T. Pritt 9 for 115 yd; Terry Haskell 1 td

Defense
interceptions: none
fumble recoveries: none
sacks: Duncan 0.5, Lucas 0.5

11-02-2013, 08:02 AM	#145
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	2041 week 5 Tigers pull comeback over Merchantmen The Maassluis Merchantmen notched their first loss of the season. The highly anticipated clash with the Tucker Tigers resulted in a 24-23 loss, as kicker Benjamin Alexander kicked a game winning field goal in the final minute. It marked the Merchantmen's first lost after the bye since 2035, when the Tucker Tigers also pulled a last minute come back from behind victory in Oranje Haven. The game started slowly, as both offenses struggled in the first quarter. The Merchantmen took the early 3-0 lead on a field goal and went into the half time break still leading by three, as Perry Coleman found Terry Haskell in the end zone for the 10-7 score. The Merchantmen took control of the game in the third quarter, doubling their points on Donald Terry's impressive 38-yard scoring run and Charles Anthony's second field goal for the 20-7 score. The fourth quarter was where it was at though. The Tigers offense finally got their engines going and Jackie Collier found Wes Banks for a quick 40-yard scoring bomb to bring it back to a one score deficit. The Merchantmen shortly brought it back to two scores on Charles Anthony's third field goal, yet another 41-yard bomb from Jackie Collier to Wes Banks put the Tigers just two points down. The Merchantmen failed to score after that, but pinned the Tigers at their 20-yard line with just over 2 minutes on the clock and no time outs left. Jackie Collier then orchestrated an impressive drive, to march into Merchantmen territory, setting up a 45-yard field goal attempt with 18 seconds remaining. Benjamin Alexander converted and it left too little time for the Merchantmen to pull back head. An impressive 24-23 comeback from behind win was the result for the Tucker Tigers in a slow starting, but eventually turnovers free exciting fourth quarter finish, that left behind a big home crowd sobbing in disbelief. Offense Perry Coleman 21/44 for 279 yd, 1 td, 0 int Donald Terry 18 for 123 yd, 1 td J.T. Pritt 9 for 115 yd; Terry Haskell 1 td Defense interceptions: none fumble recoveries: none sacks: Duncan 0.5, Lucas 0.5 __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail Last edited by MIJB#19 : 11-02-2013 at 08:02 AM.