The Doncaster Mustangs were
victorious over the West Coast Trojans at the Keepmoat Athletics Arena on
Sunday and now occupy third place in the BAFL 1 North Conference. It’s very
much a case of ‘one game at a time’ but with four games in the schedule
remaining, the chances of a Play Off place are now realistic and the Mustangs
destiny is in their own hands.
West Coast came to Doncaster
in need of a victory after their poor start to the season which had seen them
win just 1 game out of 4. Things started well for the visitors after an early
intercepted pass gave them possession of the football.
This turned into a score and the Trojans lead
6-0 early. The Mustangs strength this year however is their impressive running
game and they were soon level after League leading rusher Joey Fabrizio carried
into the endzone from 7 yards out.
The
extra point made it 7-6 to the Mustangs at the end of the first quarter.
The second quarter started
with the Trojans in possession and on fourth and goal from the 15 they were
able to score on a draw play that had the Mustangs defense flat footed. What
followed however was a dominant period from the Mustangs which saw them score
five unanswered touchdowns.
Fabrizio
added another three scores, with carries of 7, 9 and 40 yards and quarterback
Graham Lightfoot was able to find receivers Dayne
Robinson and Martyn Lee with 20 and 60 yard grabs respectively.
The Trojans rallied, but a
late score was minor consolation.
The
Mustangs defense forced 6 consecutive ‘3 and outs’ in the second and third
quarters and with the offense able to move the ball at will they ended the day
a demoralised unit.
Mustangs MVP honours on offense
went to Joey Fabrizio after his 4 touchdown display and on defense,
Steve Egbury who lead the team well and was leading
tackler on the day.
The Mustangs travel to
Dundee next week and then after a couple of weeks break are back at the
Keepmoat Athletics Arena to face the table topping East Kilbride Pirates on
Sunday 12th July.
The support
of the Doncaster sporting public will be needed against the Pirates who have
destroyed everyone who has stood in their path this year, so if you’ve never
seen American football come along and enjoy the action.
Kick off is 2.30pm and admission is £3 for
Adults, U16 £1 and U10 free.
