Kuopio Steelers advances to the fourth straight Maple Bowl with a win over Helsinki Roosters.
KLuopio Steelers running back Le’Anthony Reasnover rushed for 125 yards and 4 TDs Photo: Jari Turunen
In a rematch from last Saturday’s match Kuopio Steelers were able to put on a dominant shut out performance Finn to the semi-finals to win Helsinki Roosters 28-0 on Friday.
Although the game got off to a slow start with no goals in the first period, just like last week’s game. Elsewhere, Le’Anthony Reasnover’s name was written. Reasonover totaled 218 yards on 28 rushing attempts and six receptions, and also scored the game’s only four touchdowns.
Kuopio the game’s first score came on a long 14-play, 81-yard drive that Reasnover capped off with a one-yard score.
After a faded ride Roosters had to beat. Reasnover found his way into the end zone again with a short rush from three yards out. This score gave Kuopio lead 14-0 Helsinki towards the half.
There was a lot to say about the second half Steelers and Reasnover still reigns Helsinki as the young quarterback added two more touchdowns to make the game 28-0
The only play worth mentioning from Helsinki didn’t even go in their favor Kuopio Roni Laine picked up Roosters reserve defender Lassi Pajarinen, when there are a good five minutes left in the third period.
Kuopio quarterback Joey Bradley threw for 199 yards as Reasnover’s main target. The utility running back caught six passes for 84 yards and rushed for another 125 yards.
The RoostersThe offense struggled throughout the game, managing just 146 yards of offense with both quarterbacks, starter Bryce Stancombe and Pajarines, completing just seven passes for 25 attempts for 88 yards.
This playoff win sets Steelers at the threshold of the third straight Maple League title. The Maple Bowl The championship match will be played on Saturday, September 10.