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Vikings win thriller against Storm

30.08.2025, 17:15
Felix Pahl
Vikings win thriller against Storm© Hannes Jirgal

The first finalist is set. In a dramatic Semi Final, the Vienna Vikings defeated the Nordic Storm in their debut season.

Nordic Storm at Vienna Vikings - 20:28

From the very beginning, both teams delivered a tough battle, starting the game with touchdowns on their opening drives. What followed were hard defensive fights, broken only once more by the Vikings in the second quarter. The defensive showdown reached its peak when Storm quarterback Jadrian Clark was tackled by three Vikings defenders at once and went down with a knee injury.

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Clark delivers despite injury

Despite the painful hit and a heavy bandage on his knee, Clark returned before halftime and finished the drive, leading the Storm to another touchdown.

The second half looked much the same - a huge fight on both sides. The offenses came out strong after halftime. The Vikings scored twice in the third quarter, while the Storm managed one touchdown. It looked like a small decision could already be forming, but both defenses stepped up again, stopping drives and keeping the game tight.

Penalty decides the game

The score remained a one-possession game until the final minutes. Three minutes before the end, the Storm had the chance to get the ball back. But on a Vikings punt, defensive back Luke Glenna ran into punter Benjamin Straight, resulting in a costly penalty. This gave Vienna the first down and allowed them to run out the clock.

For the Storm, Clifton Duck impressed on defense, while Clark showed great heart on offense despite his injury. On the Vikings’ side, quarterback Ben Holmes led the way, supported by receiver Yannick Mayr, while defensive ends Lucky Ogbevoen and Aaron Donkor created constant pressure on Clark.

Now, after last year’s Championship Game loss, the Vikings return to the final once again. On September 7 at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart, they will face either the Stuttgart Surge or the Munich Ravens. That matchup will be decided tomorrow, August 31 at 3 PM, when the two South German rivals clash in a Semi Final derby.

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