The Titans claimed a narrow 19:16 victory over the Seagulls in their preseason encounter on Sunday. The match, played at Titan Stadium, saw both sides trade scores in a contest that finished closer than the scoreboard suggested. By then, you could see this would be one of those games decided by margins rather than dominance.
What struck about the result was how evenly matched the teams proved to be throughout. The Titans managed to pull ahead in the final quarter, but the Seagulls never conceded the lead entirely. And here's the thing about preseason football — these results tell you more about conditioning than tactical superiority.
The Titans' ability to close out the game demonstrated the kind of composure that carries through into the regular season. They didn't blow the Seagulls away, but they found the gaps when it mattered. To be fair, the Seagulls showed similar resilience in refusing to let the margin grow beyond three points.
This result puts the Titans ahead in the preseason standings, though the table remains fluid at this stage. The Seagulls sit just behind them, separated by a single game. Both sides will be looking for more concrete answers before the season proper begins.
For the Titans, this represents a step in the right direction. They showed they could match up physically and win a tight contest on the road. The Seagulls, meanwhile, proved they have the tools to compete with anyone in their division.