There was great anticipation for this first time in Brazil and it cannot be said that it was a disappointment. NeoQuimica Arena It was an adrenaline-filled first time for spectators accustomed to football Corinthians. Great enthusiasm and desire to participate and continuous encouragement for both teams. Who fought until the last second for a first significant victory in the championship.
Surely the Brazilian fans of St. Paul they didn’t get bored. The match was tough and intense from the very beginning with a terrible start from the Eagles and, most notably, their quarterback and leader, Jalen Hurts who suffered a heavy one-two. Immediately an interception and shortly after a fumble.
Do not Packers they did not capitalise on the opportunities as they should have, and this will also be the post-match regret of the coaching staff, always allowing Philadelphia to be able to get back into the game.
Aided by the resilience of Hurts (in the end two TD passes, as many interceptions and some rushes) and the talent of his offensive players, Brown, Smith but above all the latest arrival, the former star of the New York Giantsgreat shot of Howie Rosemanvery skilled manager of the Eagles: Saquon Barkley. A fury with the new colors on: three fundamental touchdowns, two rushing and one receiving for 132 yards and numerous precious downs gained in complex phases of the game.
Decisive, in a very balanced match where the Packers showed how precious the connection between Love e Jayden Reed scoring twice, the second time with a 70-yard reception, which was the longest touchdown completed – so far – in the career of the young QB from Green Bay.
Reed caught Love’s pass inside Philadelphia’s 40-yard line and made a fake at the 30 that sent the safety flying. C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
Everything was decided in the final where plays but also mistakes were condensed. With the Eagles leading 31-26 the match seemed to be able to take a decisive straight road and instead Jaire Alexander intercepted Hurts in the end zone early in the fourth quarter. Green Bay had a chance to take the lead but settled for a 26-yard field goal from the rookie Brayden Narvesonwho made 3 of 4 on his attempts.
Philadelphia then controlled possession and attempted to close it out with a quarterback sneak – a Phila specialty – that went wrong with a Hurts fumble that was covered by his teammates. So the very reliable Jake Elliott kicked a 21-yard field goal with 27 seconds left. That gives Love another chance to seal the lead.
GB’s QB suffered a disastrous double tackle at the climax of the last drive Carter e Sweat from which he has not recovered. And his leg injury is worrying, not a little, to Packers Nation.
His backup took over immediately after, Malik Willis: another severe tackle (Zack Baun the author) and no 47-yard Hail Mary throw.
To the delight of Hurts and his teammates who achieved a hard-fought but important success.
In the locker room coach Syrians he praised the Brazilian public and the game: “I think many here today have fallen in love with American football”. And the receiver Brown, who a few days ago had demonstrated with his teammate Slay “I don’t know if Sao Paulo knows when to applaud, but it was fantastic,” Brown said. “It was a loud stadium the whole time. Were they always applauding? I don’t know if they knew when to applaud or not, but it was fun. These people have had a bad reputation and we’ve had a lot of warnings about ‘don’t do this and don’t do that’, but I have to say it’s been fantastic since we got here.”
But it must be said that the players had serious problems with stability on the field, a mix of grass and synthetic. Especially in the first two quarters, both the Packers and Eagles players slipped often and willingly. Probably a problem with the cleats, not suitable for the playing field. Things went better in the second half. It happens when you export American football to the home of fantasy football… By the way, for the teams it was a 10-hour flight or so before landing in Sao Paulo. But, rest assured, this will not stop the project to internationalize the touchdown game, a matter of business…
Philadelphia Eagles 34 Green Bay Packers 29
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– 2024-09-18 08:58:26
