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Vikings suffer surprising defeat against Rhein Fire: 26:33!
The Vienna Vikings lost to Rhein Fire in an exciting game 26:33. The victory secures Rhein Fire's second title in a row.
Vikings suffer surprising defeat against Rhein Fire: 26:33!
On June 21, 2025 there was an exciting duel between the Vienna Vikings and Rhein Fire in Vienna's Generali Arena. The Vikings had to admit defeat 26:33 and suffered their first defeat of the season. With more than 9,000 spectators, the atmosphere in the arena was correspondingly exuberant, but the game had its dramatic twists and turns.
The Vikings started the game strongly and were able to take the lead for a while. Quarterback Ben Holmes contributed three touchdowns, but it was still not enough for the win. Rhein Fire were already clearly leading 17:9 at halftime, which set the starting point for the second half. A crucial fumble by the Vikings with five minutes left put the Rhein Fire back on track as they took a 33-26 lead.
An unfortunate ending
Two minutes before the end, the Vikings still had a chance to win when they successfully made a fourth attempt. But shortly before the final whistle, they failed to make a crucial pass into the end zone. The ball didn't find its way to Reece Horn and the Vikings couldn't turn the game around, which led to painful consequences.
The defeat is particularly bitter for the Vikings as they were previously undefeated this season. This first defeat of the season represents a challenge for the team, which now has to reorient itself.
Rhein Fire on the way to becoming back-to-back champion
The strong performance of Rhein Fire, who have now become the first team to be back-to-back champions in the European League of Football (ELF), delights the fans. In their last final they defeated the Vikings with an impressive 51:20 and once again demonstrated their dominance. Rhein Fire quarterback Jadrian Clark led his team with several impressive plays, including a touchdown pass to Bryan Winter.
This winning streak and the team's strong performance are an expression of their hard work and continuous development over the last few years. The asymmetrical penalties and aggressive play of players like Aaron Donkor, who had two sacks and a fumble, were crucial to the outcome of the games.
A review of the season
The new season has already started and the first results show a mixed performance from the teams. While Rhein Fire is performing strongly, teams like Frankfurt Galaxy and Helvetic Mercenaries continue to struggle to get their first win. The Leipzig Kings and the Munich Ravens are currently fighting for a better ranking after the Ravens won their first season opening game this year.
Developments in the European League of Football remain exciting and it remains to be seen how the further games will affect the rankings. The focus is now on both the Vikings analyzing this first defeat and the Rhein Fire on maintaining their championship form.
With further exciting developments in the ELF, the entire football community remains excited to see how the teams will fare over the rest of the season. The Vienna Vikings will do everything they can to improve their performance and build on their previous successes.
How oe24 reported, the Vikings' first defeat fell in dramatic fashion. Further information, such as the dominance of Rhein Fire and its successes, can be found on europeanleague.football as well as details about Rhein Fire europeanleague.football.