With the weather playing up all week, it wasn't a surprise to the lacking attendance at Grok's homeground to find the stadium had been hit by terrential rain. Not letting this horrendous glitch stop them, both teams took to the pitch knowing this was an essential win - putting them clear at the top
of the league table.
The game started with Grok recieving and, after flattening the front line of humans, proceeded to fumble about in the rain for the ball. Eventually locking it up tight in greenskin hands, they secured it just into their half and started throwing black orcs into 'The Tour's' faces. Seeing an opportunity to break through a funneled opening in WAR's line, Stompa threw the ball carrier into the opposing half, hoping to box it up tight enough behind enemy lines. The support was not strong enough to hold however, and WAR made a blitzing play, stripping the ball off the Orcs and securing it themselves. A relatively easy stroll upfield and some goal hanging meant they made it 1-0 in the closing seconds of the first half.
As the players took to the field for the second half, spirits were high as the realisation of clear skies meant handling the ball should be a piece of cake... or so you would've thought! With Strong winds blowing, the orc kick went deep and after a strong pocket set up, Superstar Dante went straight for the ball... only to drop it.... and again.... and again.... AND AGAIN! Not being one to pass up an opportunity like this, Grok threw everything they could onto the ball (which was now only inches from 'The Tour's goal line). After what seemes like hours of back and forth punching, ball pickups, ball drops and pushing about, the ball ended up in orc hands mere inches from the line. With one last desperation play, WAR floored the Greenskin and Dante earned a little forgiveness with a beautiful defensive pass over the top of the Orcs.
Not wanting to tempt fate, WAR held off from making the 2-0 play and held the ball mid field until the clock ran down. A great game between two real contendors in Division 1. With WAR avoiding the draw by the skin of their teeth, we wonder if their luck will run out when this same game comes around at Fumbly in a few weeks.
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