Sunday, May 3, 2009

Saints make their point in the season opener

The Montreal Saints withstood a late comeback from the Laval Bombers to clinch a 2 point victory in the ECAFL season opener at Parc Jarry today. Boosted by the return of coach Anthony Williams the Saints forged an early lead only to see the Bombers peg them back after half time. As the game drew close to full time the Bombers squandered numerous opportunities in front of goal, the Saints however can thank their precision kicking taking the win 9.1 (55) to the Bombers 7.11 (53).

Goal Kickers: Saints - Ronan Shaughnessy 4, Emlyn Vivian 2, Nick Switzer 2, Anthony Williams
Bombers: Cam Stark 4, James-Robert Theis 2, David Zelniker 1.

The full match report will be posted soon.