The Warriors ran out 37-26 winners against the Setters in an NFL regular-season clash on Friday night. By then the visitors had already established their dominance, controlling territory and tempo throughout. And here's the thing — it was not a contest that demanded much defending once the away side found their rhythm.
There were no standout incidents to catalogue, no dramatic turns of fortune. The match unfolded without incident, the stronger side simply applying pressure until the scoreboard reflected reality. To be fair, the Setters had their moments but could not string enough together.
The final tally tells the story without embellishment. Thirty-seven points to twenty-six, a margin that says more about consistency than brilliance. No statistics were kept beyond the scoreline, which suits this sort of game — it was decided in the key exchanges, not the accumulation.
What this means for the table remains to be seen. The Warriors extend their unbeaten run to eight, though that figure is provisional until the full standings are confirmed. The Setters have work to do if they are to recover from this setback.