The Golden Eagles defeated the Fighting Scots 30 to 19 on Saturday evening in a regular-season NFL match played in Toronto. The home side made no mistake from the off, taking control early and seeing out a comfortable win over visitors who had travelled well after their narrow defeat to the Golden Rams the previous week.
The Eagles came into the fixture looking to put behind them a heavy loss to the Golden Bears and a thumping 52-14 victory over the Bobcats, while the Scots were still nursing the memory of their 24-44 defeat to the Rams. Both sides knew this was a chance to build momentum, though the Eagles clearly had the sharper edge on paper.
From the opening kick the home team dictated the tempo. The Fighting Scots tried to keep things tight at the back but found themselves chasing the ball for long spells. The Eagles took their opportunities when they came, riding their luck at times but never letting the visitors get a foothold in the game.
By the time the second quarter rolled around the score had moved well past the point of contention. The Fighting Scots managed to score a handful of points but nothing came close to threatening the Eagles' lead. The home side ran out of legs at times but held on grimly to see out the final whistle without incident.
The result means the Golden Eagles extend their unbeaten run to two matches, having lost to the Bears before beating the Bobcats. The Fighting Scots, meanwhile, have not won since their 38-36 victory over the Panthers on September third, adding another defeat to their tally.
With the regular season underway the standings remain fluid, though the Eagles now sit in a more comfortable position ahead of their next fixture. The margin of victory suggests a side that knows how to finish games, something the Scots will need to address before their next outing.
