This end of season match proved to be a cracker as the previously
unbeaten West Coast Trojans travelled to play the Glasgow Tigers.
With both teams missing a number of starters there was the chance for a few back up
players to show what they could do.
The Tigers Offence came to life midway through the 1st quarter when the O line
cleared the way for Graeme Clee who had 17 and then 22 yard runs before bulldozing his way
in from the 4yard line. The extra point kick was just wide left, and the Tigers were ahead
6-0.
The makeshift Tigers defence then prevented the Trojans from making any headway. Chris
Linton and Scott Smith were outstanding for the Tigers as they gave Trojans QB Gary McNey
very little time to try and find his recievers.
As the 2nd quarter neared the final 2 minutes the Tigers offence burst into life
with another fine touchdown run of 51 yards from Graeme Clee. Tigers QB William
McLauchlan passed to Ryan Hunter for the conversion and a deserved 14-0 lead.
The Trojans were desparately trying to get back into the game and 2 plays later a
McNey pass was intercepted by Robert Campbell, playing his last game in a Tigers
shirt before heading off to the States.
A 27 yard run by Graeme Clee was the final play of the half, where he (Clee) had
16 carries for 152 yards and 2 tds.
The 14-0 scoreline did not change until inside the 2 minute warning of the 4th quarter.
Trojans reciever Ross Murray caught a 10 yard pass from Gary McNey to reduce the
deficit. McNey then tried a 2 point pass that was batted down by Tigers cornerback Andy
Cairns.
With under a minute in the game, the Trojans tried an onside kick that was scooped up
by the Tigers front line.
The Tigers end the season with 2 wins on the trot and a 4 -5-1 record. The Trojans with
an excellent 9-1 division winning season must regroup for the playoffs.