The Skorpions are awaited by history, by the possibility, for the first time in over forty years spent on the gridiron, of lifting themselves alone to the top of the top championship rankings. Sunday will be the big day, the most awaited match, against Ancona who so far have been equally perfect, but it will also be a day of celebration, of entertainment with the many initiatives that the club wanted to organize to make it even more special the event. It goes without saying that the spectators of the great occasions are expected in the stands of the Varese stadium to give a worthy setting to a match that already promises sparks. Skorpions and Dolphins, five games won without the blemish of defeat, are different teams and at the same time, in some respects, similar as attested by the passing efficiency statistics with Ryan Griffin, number one in the specialty ahead of his colleague Collin Di Galbo ( 69.4% complete versus 59.5%). Other data also appears similar which involves all departments in underlining how the challenge should be in the name of balance. A victory would allow Nick Holt's team to put first place in the regular season on ice, an ideal springboard for attacking a semi-final which would be held right in the shadow of the Sacro Monte. A defeat, on the contrary, could shuffle all the cards for the top three positions in the ranking considering that Ancona will then have to visit the very fast Florence. For Varese fans this is a unique opportunity, not to be missed, to make history anyway. For all the others, enthusiasts or simply curious people who have never seen an American football match live, it will be the best opportunity to enjoy a show that promises to be truly intriguing.

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IFL Week 9 Schedule : Saturday 4 May, 6pm Guelfi at Rhinos, 7pm Frogs at Panthers - Sunday 5 May Franco Ossola Stadium, 2.30pm Dolphins at Skorpions, 4.30pm Giaguari at Marines

Standings: Skorpions and Dolphins 5-0, Guelfi 4-2 Panthers 3-2 Rhinos, Frogs, Marines and Giaguari 2-4 Warriors 0-6