LIVESTREAM Finland: Helsinki Roosters @ Porvoo Butchers August 4 at 17:30 CET, (17:30, 11:30 ET)
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The Porvoo Butchers (3-5) hosts Helsinki Roosters (5-3) in this crucial postseason Maple League balance.
The Roosters currently as the fourth and final playoff seed Butchers are only one place back. An upset today could help them keep their playoff dreams alive with just four weeks left in the season.
The Roosters coming off a big win Helsinki Wolverines two weeks ago in a defensive battle. In that game, home defensive lineman Christer Berg played well Roosters as he has all season. Linebacker Taavi Aronpaa, Kalev Wezdenko, and veteran Cam Gruel have also played well recently. In secondary, Emory Polly and Nolan Bernat hoping to get hold of all the mistaken passports Butchers likes to throw the ball deep often.
Helsinki Roosters @ Porvoon Butchers August 4 at 17:30 CET, (17:30, 11:30 ET)
Offensively, playmaker Bryce Stancomb and up and down Roosters crime finds its rhythm against young people Butchers defense.
The The Butchers of Porvoo come this week looking for an upset and maybe just get back into the playoffs. Playmaker Brandon Gwinner has played well this season. The two-time passer threw for three touchdowns last week but was held in check on the ground. Expect him to get the ball to the former State of Tennessee runner Seth Rowland and veteran Mikko Seppanen often.
In defense, veteran Timi Nuikka, Anthony Figueroa and others Butchers has his hands full with the talented Helsinki violation. If To Porvoo The defensive line can wreak havoc, they can pull off upsets and help their playoff push.
Watch the match live here. Helsinki Roosters @ Porvoon Butchers August 4 at 17:30 CET, (17:30, 11:30 ET)