RAVENNA – The Italian Bowl still belongs to the Parma Panthers. The outgoing Italian champions, in a year punctuated by unexpected difficulties during the regular season, eliminated in series Frogs Legnano e Scorpio Varese and then they managed to confirm themselves against the eternal rivals of the Guelphs Florence (38-26).
A brilliant first half
It was an Italian Bowl entirely decided by First half lightning strike for Parma Panthers (31-0). Parnel’s run is worth 38-0 and from then on the match is downhill for the defending champions. In the final the Panthers (pictured Giulio Busi) were rewarded, among others, by the numerous American guests led by mayor of the city of Toledo Wade Kapszukiewiczwhich will return to host the IFL final next year in magnifico Glass Bowl.
Regular Season Awards
They were carried out in the pre-game phase the awards for the best athletes of the IFL regular season: Ryan Griffin (IFL MVP), Andrea Fimiani (best Italian player), Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi (best offensive player), Jeremy Banks (best defensive player), Davide Silvestri (best rookie) and then Nick Holt, awarded as best coach of the season.
The Italian Bowl Awards
MVP of the game, the American QB of the Panthers, Robbie Patterson. Special award to the best defensive line player, named after Andrea Bottaro, unforgettable player of the Chiefs Ravenna, and Denis Bilcari (Panthers). The awards were presented by Nick Eyde and Reed Hauptman, two of the figures to whom Fidaf owes Toledo’s American adventure.
Parma Panthers are Italian champions. Success for the location made in the USA
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