American Football – Berlin – Thunder-Footballer lose ELF opener against Leipzig Kings – Sport

Berlin (AP) – The American footballers from Berlin Thunder conceded a clear defeat against the Leipzig Kings at the start of the newly created European League of Football (ELF). On Sunday, the team of Thunder coach Jag Bal lost in the amateur stadium of Hertha BSC with 27:37 (15:29) against the guest from Saxony, who was especially superior in the first part of the game.

Both the length of the game of almost 3:50 hours and the total number of penalties imposed resulted in top scores for the ELF on the day of the premiere. In the end, there were 365 yards penalty against both teams: 180 yards against Berlin, 185 yards against Leipzig.

The Berliners received too many penalties and too many ball losses to even find the necessary rhythm in the game. The expression on Leipzig’s head coach Fred Armstrong was much more satisfied. Not only that he deservedly won the first game with his team. His team had only received the helmets on Thursday and was accordingly handicapped in the preparation for the season. “I am more than happy and satisfied with the performance of my team and the appearance today,” said Armstrong after the game.

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