Blocked kick wins Semifinal for Falcons
With time expired and penalty kicks looming, Brian "Butters" Bidder was able to block an attempted box kick, recover possession, and score the try.
The Falcons spent the first half of a physical game on their heels, as Newport News crashed their forwards to gain ground steadily, resulting in a 0-14 deficit for Virginia Beach at halftime.
But the Falcons caught a second breath and returned the favor in the second half, tying the score at 14-14 with less than 10 minutes to play. Beach was able to press forward with a final possession to Newport News' own try line, but lost possession in a ruck only several meters from scoring. I
Instead of allowing their flyhalf to clear the kick, Newport News' scrumhalf elected to attempt a box kick, resulting in Brian "Butters" Bidder blocking the kick, recovering the ball, and diving into the try zone with the game-winning try as time expired. This was truly an unforgettable moment in Falcons history.
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