Forbidden City Firestorm (1)
Vs
Winona (Upstart) Warriors (3)
The Firestorm have pounded their opponents into submission all season long with only 1 blemish on their record to speak of. Airing the ball out often, and with great success, they've allowed their running game to flourish late in the game when the score was no longer in doubt. They'll probably look to do the same instead of trying to take on one of the toughest run defenses in the league.
The Warriors have come out of (almost) nowhere to upset the higher seeded Idols in a tight, beat-em-up, throw-down, grudge match. Relying on their tough running game and crisp and accurate passing by Rick "Pretty Boy" Blaine, the Warriors have toughed their way through most of their wins this season. Will they be able to tough out another one against the toughest opponent they've had all year? Or are the Firestorm this season's "Team of Destiny", ready to take their game to the next (AAA) level.
Pacific Tsunamis (2)
Vs
Semarang Red Bulls (4)
The Red Bulls saved their boosts until the playoffs and have rolled over opponents so far. Will the Tsunami be able to sweep them aside in their bid to move up to the next level?
They have their work cut out for them as the Red Bulls out level them at almost every position. But they've also lost 3 times during the season, implying they can be beaten with a solid game plan. The Tsunamis have relied on a HUGE rushing attack with solid passing to propel them to the Championship game. Will that be enough to take them to AAA?
The Red Bulls will have something to say about that.
PREDICTIONS
FOR 27 - WIN 20
RED 24 - PAC 16
Vs
Winona (Upstart) Warriors (3)
The Firestorm have pounded their opponents into submission all season long with only 1 blemish on their record to speak of. Airing the ball out often, and with great success, they've allowed their running game to flourish late in the game when the score was no longer in doubt. They'll probably look to do the same instead of trying to take on one of the toughest run defenses in the league.
The Warriors have come out of (almost) nowhere to upset the higher seeded Idols in a tight, beat-em-up, throw-down, grudge match. Relying on their tough running game and crisp and accurate passing by Rick "Pretty Boy" Blaine, the Warriors have toughed their way through most of their wins this season. Will they be able to tough out another one against the toughest opponent they've had all year? Or are the Firestorm this season's "Team of Destiny", ready to take their game to the next (AAA) level.
Pacific Tsunamis (2)
Vs
Semarang Red Bulls (4)
The Red Bulls saved their boosts until the playoffs and have rolled over opponents so far. Will the Tsunami be able to sweep them aside in their bid to move up to the next level?
They have their work cut out for them as the Red Bulls out level them at almost every position. But they've also lost 3 times during the season, implying they can be beaten with a solid game plan. The Tsunamis have relied on a HUGE rushing attack with solid passing to propel them to the Championship game. Will that be enough to take them to AAA?
The Red Bulls will have something to say about that.
PREDICTIONS
FOR 27 - WIN 20
RED 24 - PAC 16
