San Francisco Bulldogs @ Kailua Wyverns

Recap

Five interceptions by quarterback Ohno Matsumoto and 11 total drops by his receivers summerized Kailua’s offensive woes in a 24-19 defeat to San Francisco.

San Francisco gave Matsumoto and the rest of Kailua’s offense nothing deep down the field and frusterated Kailua, who was trying to push the issue after only averaging 12 points a game in the preseason. In the process, the Bulldogs sacked Matsumoto six times, including four sacked for defensive end Jordan Gray.

Matsumoto threw 59 times in the game, completing 35 including 8 to wide receiver Yuya Aiba who came up crucial on the Wyverns only touchdown drive. Kailua’s offense has produced four fourth quarter touchdowns in three games (2 preseason, 1 regular season) but have not reached the endzone in the first three quarters.

The Wyverns fell despite their offense outgaining the Bulldogs by almost 100 yards, attempting 32 more offensive plays than San Francisco. Kailua intercepted Jasper Hart on San Francisco’s first two possesions but only came away with 3 points.

San Francisco trailed 9-7 at the half but scored 14 of the first 17 points in the second half. Kailua was able to disrupt the Bulldogs star, however – James Cooley – who only had 4 catches for 57 yards, but did get one of the Bulldogs’ three TD’s.

San Francisco (1-0) hosts New York (0-1) next Sunday night. Kailua (0-1) will host Orlando (0-0) that afternoon.