Sheffield Predators 0 Shropshire Revolution 28
Shropshire Revolution won their fourth game in a row with a comprehensive victory on the road over BAFA League division two central newcomers Sheffield Predators.
Shropshire Revolution won their fourth game in a row with a comprehensive victory on the road over BAFA League division two central newcomers Sheffield Predators.
Shropshire started the game in great style, scoring on their first three possessions; a 25-yard field goal by Matt Pearce, a one yard run by quarterback Rob McLean and the best, a terrific 34-yard throw from McLean to standout receiver Rich Mantle.
In the second quarter McLean added a second score on the ground, again from a yard out and with Pearce kicking one of the two point afters on offer, Revolution had a 23-0 half-time lead.
Any thoughts that the points avalanche would continue proved groundless as Shropshire's offence inexplicably stuttered in the second half.
Sheffield's defence regrouped and limited Revolution to just a three-point 35-yard field goal from Pearce.
Fortunately for the men from Shropshire, their defence — missing several key players — showed they were more than up to the task by stifling the Predator attack.
Good start
Their dominance was rewarded in the third quarter with hulking defensive end Andy Barnett registering a two-point safety by sacking the Sheffield quarterback in his own endzone.
Revolution head coach Dave Reid said: "I was pleased with the good start we had on offence — a much better performance than in previous matches.
"However, we took our foot off the pedal offensively in the second half and did not put the game away as emphatically as we should have.
"Credit though should also go to Sheffield's defence, who performed impressively in the second half.
"Fortunately, our own defence were in commanding form and dominated Sheffield's attempt to move the ball — that was the difference on the day.
"We're standing at five and two now having won four in a row for the first time in this club's history," he added.
"However, we're not going to get carried away, but plan to use the two week gap in our fixtures to prepare for the remainder of the season."
Revolution return to action at home on Sunday, 25 July, when Chester Romans will be the visitors.
