Here we are, the semi finals, the final four. In this article the best two games (so far) in LOC history will be determined, with the third being determined next week. All of these games are incredible, but which deserves to be called the best?
What more can we say about these great games? 'Chiquitos' has rolled through 'Down to the wire', 'The underdog', and 'Passing is overrated' on its way to the semi finals. The game took place in a critical part of the season, Week 14, with many teams still vying for a playoff spot. The significance of this game was huge, as the winner Gridiron Gang wound up going to the Corona Bowl. What's more, it was just an entertaining game in a great atmosphere. A 115-109 victory against Burdettinators, a Monday night comeback, Mexican food, what more do you need?
'Stat Change-Gate' has beaten some really tough games on its way. Taking down 'Wembley Woes' and 'Even my backups nearly beat you' is no small feat. Although this game had no significance on the 2013 season, it was still an astonishing game. The narrow 120-115 victory only to be ripped away from Bear Necessities by a touchdown pass that was actually ruled a lateral, and in fact a run play. This gave Forge Flyers the victory on Tuesday morning (the only game ever won on a Tuesday) 115-114. Certainly the most controversial game in history, and I feel it's that controversy that will keep it from ultimately winning.
Winner: Chiquitos
Reason: This was incredibly hard, but I don't think the best game should be because of a controversy, and that's what prevented Stat Change-Gate from moving on
(45) Corona Bowl V Vs. (64) Corona Bowl VI
'Corona Bowl V' has been a Corona Bowl killer thus far, knocking out Corona Bowl 1 & 2, as well as #200Club. But it rightfully deserves to be where it is in the bracket. There's nothing more important in the LOC calendar as a Corona Bowl, especially one between two fierce rivals, Burdettinators and The Tuckfards. We know how special this one is in the history books, with Burdettinators having never beaten The Tuckfards prior to this game, and them doing so in a record breaking fashion. This game was neck and neck come the end of the 6pm games too, making it even more enticing.
'Corona Bowl VI' should simply be known as 'The Comeback'. A Tom's Tyrants team fresh of 7 wins in 8 to just get to the Corona Bowl, against an early season superstar The Dream Team, who somewhat stumbled into the title game. They've beaten some really good games on their path too, 'James Milner Bowl I', 'The Tie', and 'Penalty on the play'. A game The Dream Team were winning for pretty much the whole duration, only to have it snatched away in the final minutes. My only problem with this is that we all thought this was done and dusted, so the comeback was more out of surprise seeing the result Tuesday morning, rather than having a nail biting conclusion. But let's not forget, this was the title that gave the LOC its first 2 time champion.
Winner: Corona Bowl V
Reason: There is no doubt Corona Bowl VI was special, but we all thought it was done. Corona Bowl V was just a great occasion. The entire league was enamoured with the game, and we're all rooting for one team. A clutch performance, long standing rivals, it was a tremendous game.
So, this gives us our final round of the bracket.
Final: (21) Chiquitos Vs. (45) Corona Bowl V
3rd place: (41) Stat Change-Gate Vs. (64) Corona Bowl VI
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