Bulls stumble

SCORELINE: Belfast Bulls 0 20 University of Limerick Vikings

THE Belfast Bulls opened the Irish American Football season with a defeat to the University of Limerick Vikings.

Last year’s Shamrock Bowl finalists fell at the hands of an organised Vikings side, who showed defensive grit as well as a strong running attack.

Andrew Gordan, Vikings running back had a 100-yard plus game including a 50-yard fourth quarter run that broke the back of any Belfast defiance.

Mark McGrath’s effort in the third quarter showed the Bull still have the weapons on board for the rest of the season, but ultimately lacked the cutting edge to blunt the Vikings, who rewarded new coach Gavin Grace with his first victory.
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