The Triangle Razorbacks open their 2022 Danish Nationalligaen season Saturday, May 21 when they play host to the 1-0 Søllerød Gold Diggers at Vejle Atletik Stadion.
Søllerød finished first in the Danish regular season last year but lost in the title game to the Copenhagen Towers. These two teams faced each other twice in 2021 with Søllerød coming out on top both times, 48-18 and 21-20.
The Gold Diggers opened their 2022 campaign with a strong 54-24 win over the Aalborg 89ers two weeks ago.
Søllerød Gold Diggers @ Triangle Razorbacks, May 21, 17:00 CET (5 pm, 11 am ET)
New Gold Diggers quarterback Louis Colosimo (Davidson, NCAA Div. 1) looked impressive in that opening game win, tossing four touchdown passes while rushing for another. With his mobility, he could make life difficult for the Razorbacks front seven. Wide receiver Simon Føns will likely be one of his main targets after catching two of those scoring strikes last week while also returning a punt 76 yards for a touchdown. Running back Magnus Nørgaard also scored and gives the Søllerød backfield excellent depth.
The Søllerød defense, led by Kristoffer Richoff, Hjalte Dencher and Mike Schultz, forced a fumble which resulted in a touchdown on the next play against the 89ers. Expect the same kind of pressure today.
For the Razorbacks, quarterback Reed Gottula has returned, and the veteran will have Danish All Star receiver Magnus Urth (previously with Aalborg) as one of his main targets.
Defensive back Rasmus Bukhave Knudsen from the Holstebro Dragons is one of the additions to the secondary.
Watch the game live on AFI.tv. Søllerød Gold Diggers @ Triangle Razorbacks, May 21, 17:00 CET (5 pm, 11 am ET)