Florence and Legnano remain unbeaten and extend their lead at the top of their respective groups. Solid performance by the Dolphins against the Lions, while Ferrara celebrates its first home win.
Week 6 of the Italian Football League confirmed the leadership of the Guelfi Firenze and Frogs Legnano, both claiming resounding victories that cement their first-place positions in their respective groups. The Dolphins Ancona took full advantage of home field and overwhelmed the Lions, while the Aquile Ferrara finally found joy with their first win of the season, defeating the Pirates and unlocking their standing in the rankings.
DOLPHINS ANCONA VS LIONS BERGAMO 48-14
Second consecutive home win for the Dolphins, who routed the Lions with a convincing performance. Blake Eaton was once again the engine of the Marche offense, throwing five touchdown passes (to Flamini, Orlandini, Terhark, Iudicone, and Dazzani). The scoreboard also saw two field goals and six extra points (converted by Dazzani and Ballarini). The Lions tried to fight back with the Butterfield-Zani duo, but Ancona’s superiority was clear. With this win, Ancona stays among the leaders in Group A, while Bergamo suffers their fourth straight loss.
WARRIORS BOLOGNA VS FROGS LEGNANO 0-55
Complete domination by the Frogs, who close the first half of the season unbeaten and without mercy for the Warriors. A textbook performance, with six touchdown passes split between Luke Zahradka and Alessandro Zerbo—four of them caught by the unstoppable Danny Kittner, the others by Niccolò Pulsinelli and Lorenzo Masini. Masini also excelled with perfect kicking and added a defensive pick-six. The game, played on a muddy field, was never in doubt, and the black-and-silver side controlled every phase. The Frogs continue to look extremely solid, while the Warriors must use the upcoming break to regain balance and confidence.
AQUILE FERRARA VS PIRATES 1984 ALBISOLA 35-14
First win of the season for the Aquile, who overcame the Pirates with a steadily improving performance. After a scoreless first quarter, Ferrara pulled away in the second with two touchdown receptions by One Williams from Aaron Allen, followed by extra points from Jacopo Bindini. The Pirates responded with two TD passes from Jordy Baidal (to Michelangelo Delfino and Matteo Fusetti), tying the game early in the second half. But in the fourth quarter, Ferrara’s defense and special teams took over: interceptions by Percy King, Sebastiano Pascolo (returned for a touchdown), and Andrea Fantin, plus a rushing TD from Williams and two more kicks from Bindini sealed the victory, putting the Aquile back in the Group B race.
SKORPIONS VARESE VS GUELFI FIRENZE 53-70
Unprecedented fireworks at the Mario Porta Sports Center in Vedano Olona, where the Guelfi and Skorpions put up a combined 123 points, possibly making it one of the highest-scoring games in recent IFL history. On one side, Hamish McClure threw 4 touchdown passes (2 to Andreda Volonnino and 2 to Matteo Rai), ran for 2 more, and added a kick-off return touchdown by Roberto Zanovello. On the other, Andrea Fimiani was a force of nature with 6 TD passes (3 each to Frankie Stola and Eystin Salum) and 3 rushing touchdowns, including an 80-yard sprint. Florence emerged victorious thanks to an unstoppable offense and two key second-half interceptions (by Christian Sottura and Salum), retaining the top spot in Group B ahead of a crucial showdown with the Giaguari. For Varese, the loss does not diminish their offensive talent but highlights urgent defensive adjustments.
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