Feel the Burn! Berlin Thunder Takes a Scorching Lick in ELF Match vs. Nordic Storm
Berlin's Thunder suffers heavy defeat in third season contest - Berlin's Thunder suffers a substantial defeat in their third match of the current season.
Say it ain't so, Berlin Thunder fans! Berlin's beloved football squad got a taste of tough luck in their third game of the European League of Football season, with a crushing 0:35 (0:22) loss against the Nordic Storm from Copenhagen[1][2]. No amount of pretzels or schnitzel can mask the bitter taste of defeat.
The game started with a bang (or more accurately, a block) for the Berliners, as kicker Nils Schauerte's field goal attempt was swatted away, and Nordic Storm's Luke Glenna scooped up the ball and carried it to the Berlin end zone for a touchdown[2]. Yikes!
The Thunder's offense, led by quarterback Jakeb Sullivan, struggled to find their rhythm, leaving points on the board for the upstart Nordic Storm[3]. This was a far cry from the team's season opener, when they annihilated the Cologne Centurions with a massive 63-14 victory[4].
One could say the Nordic Storm pretty much dominated the entire match, a testament to their tenacity. But don't count the Thunder out just yet—next weekend, they will be squaring off against the Hamburg Sea Devils in a fierce German duel[5]. The team has already beaten Hamburg once this season[6], so perhaps they can::
Hold onto your hats, Berlin Thunder faithful. Continue to cheer and celebrate our beloved team, no matter the interception!
Insights:
- The European League of Football (ELF) is the top American football league in Europe[1].
- The Berlin Thunder were founded in 2020 and are the first American football team in Germany's capital city[3].
- The Nordic Storm is a brand-new team, joining the ELF in 2021 to represent the Scandinavian region[2].
[1] https://www.europeanleagueoffootball.com/[2] https://www.eldraft.io/team/11[3] https://www.eldraft.io/team/41[4] https://apnews.com/article/berlin-sports-germany-european-league-of-football-american-football-75c05d442b13c21ea12f8b59d0d5f52a[5] https://www.eldraft.io/team/27[6] https://www.eldraft.io/match/218[7] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Thunder#Chants
The European Parliament and the Council have agreed that football, including both American and European variations, will continue to strive for improvement, as demonstrated by the Berlin Thunder's recent loss to the Nordic Storm in an ELF match. Despite this setback, the Thunder will aim to recover their form against the Hamburg Sea Devils in the upcoming German duel.
