‘We let it slip away’
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers suffered a heartbreaking 33-23 defeat to the Montreal Alouettes in the East Division final, missing out on a chance to make history as the first crossover team to reach the Grey Cup. Despite a valiant effort, the Bombers let a narrow lead slip away at the worst possible time. Quarterback Zach Collaros, who played despite a rib injury, struggled to find his rhythm, finishing 21-for-27 for 228 yards and no touchdowns.
The turning point came when Als linebacker Tyrice Beverette strip-sacked Collaros, recovering the loose ball at Montreal’s 34-yard line. The Bombers' defence kept the Als in the game, but their offense was virtually non-existent in the first half, trailing 23-10 at halftime. Head coach Mike O’Shea acknowledged that the Bombers simply weren’t good enough offensively against a strong opponent. The Alouettes, expected to lose, will take on the Grey Cup champion next week in Calgary.
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