Premier Championship Bowl for the ASFA League in El Salvador
ASFA Bowl 2014
ASFA: Asociacion Salvadorena de Football Americano
ASFA, one of the two American Football leagues in El Salvador saw their two finalist teams, the AGUILAS of Santa Tecla and the BARBARIANS of Antiguo Cuscatlan compete in the ASFA Bowl 2014. This was the premier Bowl for the ASFA since it’s inception 3 years ago.
ASFA: Asociacion Salvadorena de Football Americano
ASFA, one of the two American Football leagues in El Salvador saw their two finalist teams, the AGUILAS of Santa Tecla and the BARBARIANS of Antiguo Cuscatlan compete in the ASFA Bowl 2014. This was the premier Bowl for the ASFA since it’s inception 3 years ago.
The game opened with a barrage of colossal hits and takedown tackles. The first touchdown was scored by an AGUILAS player, Francisco Menjivar after the initial kickoff. However the AGUILAS failed to make the 2 point conversion.
It was in the second half when Matt Sytsma made a fake run to the left near the 20-yard line of the BARBARIANS side, then he took the ball and ran to the right side, using his agile prowness to enter the end zone just in the nick of time before two defenders caught up to him and took him down
It was in the second half when Matt Sytsma made a fake run to the left near the 20-yard line of the BARBARIANS side, then he took the ball and ran to the right side, using his agile prowness to enter the end zone just in the nick of time before two defenders caught up to him and took him down
Matt Sytsma of the Aguilas making the 2nd touchdown
After the touchdown, the 2 point conversion was made by Fernando Landaverde who took an effective 5 and out route to be alone on the right side of the end zone to make the conversion.
Final Score: AGUILAS 14 / BARBARIANS 0
Final Score: AGUILAS 14 / BARBARIANS 0
Aguilas Team Photo - ASFA Bowl 2014 Champions
Barbarians Team Photo - ASFA Bowl 2014 Sub Champions
When Roberto Cerna, President of the ASFA was asked what his overall thoughts were of the championship game, he replied, “It was a really tight game, was exactly what the players, coaches, referees and fans were expecting. The game was a good display of the level of talent our league develops.”
Women + American Football = L O V E
Men are not the only ones who are being captivated by the allure of American Football in Latin America. Throughout the region Women’s Flag Football has been gaining an enthusiastic following of women committed to learning and playing this complex, yet beautiful sport.
Women + American Football = L O V E
Men are not the only ones who are being captivated by the allure of American Football in Latin America. Throughout the region Women’s Flag Football has been gaining an enthusiastic following of women committed to learning and playing this complex, yet beautiful sport.
The ASFA Women’s Flag Football Championship game between the CELTAS of Santa Tecla and the BARBARIANS of Antiguo Cuscatlan was a testament that ‘women can play too’… Both of the two teams remained strong defensively throughout the entire game but a judgment error on the right side of the CELTAS defense opened a hole in which Olga Flores ran 45 yards to the end zone for the only touchdown of the game. At the end of the play she also scored an extra point by a kick.
Final Score: BARBARIANS 7 / CELTAS 0
Final Score: BARBARIANS 7 / CELTAS 0
Olga Flores of the Barbarians making a touchdown
Estadio Las Delicias
The ASFA Bowl 2014 included the two aforementioned championship games and was held at the Estadio Las Delicias in Santa Tecla with an overall attendance of approximately 350 fans, meeting the expectations of the sport promoters.
The Zebras
Experienced players and coaches from teams not participating in the games don the stripes. Referees participate in weekly sessions honing their rules and regulations knowledge.
The ASFA 2014 championship calendar culminated a total of 14 games between the teams; AGUILAS of Santa Tecla, BARBARIANS of Antiguo Cuscatlan, Santa Ana BRAVOS and LEONES Soyapango.
10 games played out over the game season for the Women’s Flag Football teams; CELTAS of Santa Tecla, BARBARIANS of Antiguo Cuscatlan and LIONESSES of Soyapango.
Author: Ms Elle, October 2014
Experienced players and coaches from teams not participating in the games don the stripes. Referees participate in weekly sessions honing their rules and regulations knowledge.
The ASFA 2014 championship calendar culminated a total of 14 games between the teams; AGUILAS of Santa Tecla, BARBARIANS of Antiguo Cuscatlan, Santa Ana BRAVOS and LEONES Soyapango.
10 games played out over the game season for the Women’s Flag Football teams; CELTAS of Santa Tecla, BARBARIANS of Antiguo Cuscatlan and LIONESSES of Soyapango.
Author: Ms Elle, October 2014
American Football International Review - Original Publication of Article
http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/el-salvadors-asfa-league-holds-premier-championship-bowl/
http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/el-salvadors-asfa-league-holds-premier-championship-bowl/