Raiders and Bravos brace for epic rematch
Alex Malchow
© Goran MilosavljevicIn one of the biggest matchups of the weekend the Raiders Tirol will visit the Madrid Bravos this Saturday day at 20 CET. Both teams are fighting for the playoff and know each other well having met in one of the best games of the season back in Week 5.
Crucial South Division game
The Munich Ravens have a clear lead on the South Division with a 8-1 record. It's Madrid Bravos in second with a 6-3 record, and the Raiders just behind them at 5-4. In order for either the Raiders or the Bravos to make the playoffs they have to claim a wildcard spot.
Another classic match up?
The Raiders beat the Bravos in Innsbruck Austria back in Week 5 as they celebrated a one point victory 35-34. The game winning play came from the Raiders defense stopping the Bravos on a 2 point conversion that decided the game.
This time around both teams need this win desperately as they hope to make the post season. Currently the Bravos are holding on to the 6th and final seed with the Raiders and Prague Lions lurking behind them.
Stars too watch
This game features several amazing talents both American and European. Bravos quarterback Reid Sinnett, along with receiver Aron Cruickshank are both MVP candidates putting up eye popping numbers this season.
Raiders quarterback N’Kosi Perry and homegrown running back Lucas Haslwanter are a dangerous duo. On defense, Raiders safety Aaron Maddox looks to cement himself as one of the league’s top defenders and take the fight to a red hot Bravos offense.