Cobras move to 5-0

Posted in: London Cobras, BAFL 2    By Gerry Anderson Jul 9, 2008 - 12:22:36 PM

 

London Cobras 34 Essex Spartans 6

 

The Cobras rolled into Essex on Sunday looking to pick up their fifth win of the season to remain undefeated.  After some tough defensive play from both teams the deadlock was finally broken in the second quarter with a 21 yard pass from quarterback Jerome Allen to Mark McGowan who shed a tackle to charge into the end zone for a 6-0 lead.  Ariel Mofondo soon extended that to 8-0 with a successful run on the point after attempt.

Cobra's offense was finally clicking with a 10 yard scoring pass from Allen to Will Bryce and a further pass to McGowan making the two point conversion attempt good.  Shortly before the half with no time outs remaining Allen raced into the endzone for another score. The conversion attempt was no good giving the Cobras a 22-0 half time lead.

A fumble of the very first play from scrimmage by the Cobras gave the Spartans and early advantage. As penalty flags continued to fly in the second half Spartans found themselves assisted inside the Cobra redzone.  Lining up with four running backs Essex managed to do what many teams have tried and failed all season - punch it in for the score!  A failed point after attempt left the score at 22-6 and the Cobra defense with an unfamiliar feeling.

It was not to last for the Spartans, as the Cobras quickly recovered.  An interception from Ariel Mofondo and fumbles forced by Rob Jenkins, Jonathan Garcia and Kieran Anderson re established the usual Cobra tone on defense.  The offense quickly followed with a rushing touchdown from Kwabena Oteng, once more the conversion failed, and a final hook up between Allen and McGowan just before time expired left the Cobras with a 34-6 win.

Having left Essex with another win, the 5-0 Cobras now take to the road for a long trip to Newquay for one of the most anticipated games of the season against the Cornish Sharks.

  Images courtesy of London Cobras.

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