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111. London Capitals 52-7 Clydesdale Colts, 15th September 1991, BNGL National Bowl

The Capitals took the BNGL National Bowl by a record scoreline as they dominated the Colts. Malcolm Glover passed for 320 yards and 2 scores and Junior Cain ran for a 91 yard TD before a bench clearance ended the game! Match report

112. Merseyside Nighthawks 17-14 Rockingham Rebels, 24th August 1992, BNGL Premier Semi-Final.

In this BNGL Premier League semi-final in the 1992 season, the Merseyside Nighthawks secured a thrilling victory with the winning field goal just 4 minutes from the final gun. No match report.

113. Leeds Cougars 20-14 Birmingham Bulls, 24th June 1989

The Leeds Cougars secured a first victory over the reigning British champions with an impressive 20-14 victory breaking the Bulls 17 game winning streak in front of over 2,000 fans. The lead changed hands 4 times, and was settled when Cougars safety Orlando Weekes recovered a Trevor Carthy fumble with 1.30 left on the clock. Match report.

114. Manchester Allstars 27-29 Luton Flyers, 17th August 1986, BAFL Wild-Card

Dave Munn kicked the winning field goal with less than 5 minutes to play in this 1986 wild card match up. Munn also ran for 169 yards on just 12 carries as the Flyers upset the fancied Allstars. Match report

115. Barnsley Bears vs Barracuda, 1st September 1990, BNGL Division One Bowl

 

Barracuda scored 5 TDs including a 94 yarder from Richie Vale, but it was the Tim Langley inspired Bears won clinched the Division One Bowl with a stunning display of offense.  Langley scored 3 TDs. Match report

 

116. Fylde Falcons 45-53 Glasgow Lions, 1988

 

Glasgow edged this points fest that featured two of the best imports to have played in the UK strutting their stuff – Falcons QB Bo Hickey and Lions QB Mike Hasskamp. The lead switched on a number of occasions but it was Hasskamp’s team who prevailed. No match report.

 

117. Bristol Aztecs 22-21 PA Knights, 21st June 1998

 

The Knights jumped out to a 21-0 lead, and going into the fourth quarter still held that same lead. The Aztecs rebounded, however, and 3 rushing scores and 2 2 PATs gave them a stunning win. Match report.

 

118. Bournemouth Bobcats 16-13 Brighton B-52s, 1st August 1987

 

In this divisional title decider in front of over 3,000 fans, the B52s led 6-0 with two field goals before Chalky Elliott’s 76 yard run put the Cat 7-6 ahead. Mark Irving’s 1 yard run gave the B52s a 13-7 half-time lead. Dinham’s TD tied the scores, and Paul Cooper’s 30 yard field goal gave the Cat the win. Match report.

 

119. Woking Generals 20-14 Merseyside Centurions, 1988

 

Two undefeated sides contested the first ever BNGL Bowl game. After two perfect regular seasons, both teams had racked up over 500 pts. The Generals had not been scored on until the playoffs, and the Centurions only conceded 24pts. In the final, the Generals hung onto a 20-14 lead as the Centurions pushed for the win. Match report

 

120. East City Giants 29-34 London Olympians, 20th June 1993, Eurobowl Semi-Final

 

The Olympians reached their first Eurobowl final with an against the odds win over the fancied East City Giants of Helsinki. Former LSU QB Leonard Valentine had a stunning game throwing for over 500 yards including a 99 yarder to Wes Garth which gave the Olympians an unassailable 34-23 lead with a few minutes to go. Former Colchester Gladiator QB Milton Myers completed a hail mary for a TD for the Giants with 2 minutes to go but the Olympians recovered the onside kick and reached the final. Match report.

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