Vienna Vikings Stay Perfect After Thrilling Win Over Panthers Wroclaw
Holmes and Straight lead the way as Vikings survive a turbulent battle to go 2-0.
Final Score: Vienna Vikings at Panthers Wroclaw – 43:23
A Game That Had Everything
This one lived up to the billing. Big plays, sacks, fumbles, blocked kicks, the game between the Vienna Vikings and Panthers Wroclaw had it all. The Panthers made life difficult for Vienna throughout and kept this competitive for long stretches, but when it mattered most, the Vikings kept their composure and executed when it counted.
Straight Makes the Difference
Defensive back Benjamin Straight was one of the key figures in the outcome. His two forced fumbles gave Vienna’s offense extra chances and disrupted any momentum Wroclaw tried to build. In a game this chaotic, plays like that can change everything.
A Quarterback Battle Worth Watching
Both signal-callers delivered. Ben Holmes was outstanding for Vienna, throwing for 349 yards and four touchdowns with a quarterback rating of 148.2. On the other side, Jameson Wang refused to go quietly. He attempted 43 passes, completed 32 of them for 354 yards and three touchdowns, and chipped in 30 rushing yards on top of that. A genuine duel between two of the league’s best.
Vikings Shut Down the Run
One area where Vienna clearly won the battle was on the ground. Both teams struggled to establish the run, but the Vikings were the more effective at stopping it, limiting the Panthers to just 64 rushing yards on the day.
What’s Next
Vienna improve to 2-0 and now face their biggest test yet, hosting Rhein Fire in what promises to be a marquee Week 3 matchup. The Panthers Wroclaw drop to 1-1 and travel to Paris to face the Paris Lights.
