A stand out performance from the West Coast Trojans defense helped the reigning BAFL Scottish Division Two Champions stage a dramatic come from behind victory against a powerful Dundee Hurricanes side.

The visitors took an early lead through a touchdown catch from Fraser Thomson, but the Trojans, who were lacking the offensive firepower from last week’s demolition of the Merseyside Nighthawks due to the absence of key offensive players finally found the way to the endzone in the second quarter, courtesy of a return from Scott McMenemy.

With the Hurricanes having to re adjust their game plan to injuries to their squad, the Trojans managed to edge in front when Quarterback Gary McNey found receiver, Dave Pasnick open for a second score, setting the scene for a dramatic finale in which the Inverclyde outfit managed to hold off the intense pressure from the Hurricanes.

Despite their impressive start to the season, things did not look good for the Trojans coming into this game, minus three key offensive linemen through injury and were without the services of GB Receiver, Mark Squires.

They were up against a large travelling Dundee squad, who had made some key additions to their roster, including their late additions from the Edinburgh Wolves.

With the Trojans having taken their Scottish crown last year, the Taysiders were determined to send out a clear message that they were going to have a fight on their hands if they were to hold on to the title for a second year.

And after an exchange of drives in the opening period, the Hurricanes were starting to make their mark thanks to the scrambling abilities of Quarterback Mark Smith, who took the ball down to the West Coast 11 yard line.

Then on the next play, Smith showed that he was just as effective in firing the decisive pass when he picked off Fraser Thomson in the far corner of the endzone for the opening score.

The Trojans hit back on the next drive, when Jordan Falconer burned the Astroturf for a major gain down the near side to the Dundee 8 yard line.

But the size and strength of the Dundee defensive line was proving to be a tough nut to crack for the Trojans, who failed to tie the scoring following a failed 4th down attempt.

The Trojans resorted to their running game at the start of the second quarter, but the lack of protection from the West Coast O Line, made life tough for Falconer who eventually fell short of the first down marker and they had to surrender possession again.

However the size of the Dundee trench warriors, opened up new doors for their scrambling Quarterback Smith, who weaved his way though some ineffective challenges into the Trojans half.

But thankfully for the home side, the play was called back by the referees.

The wake up call appeared to spark some life in the West Coast Rear Guard, who stepped up the pressure on Dundee, forcing a fumble, which was recovered just inside the Hurricanes half.