Jul 8, 2008 - 1:01 AM
2 shoutsATLANTA (Ticker) -- Raymond Philyaw threw eight touchdown passes to lead the Cleveland Gladiators to a 73-70 victory over the Georgia Force in an Arena Football League playoff matchup on Monday night.
Philyaw completed 20-of-29 passes for 295 yards and eight TDs for Cleveland, which advances to play Philadelphia in the National Conference championship game Saturday. The winner will play in the Arena Bowl in New Orleans on July 27.
Philyaw threw three scoring passes apiece to Otis Amey and Robert Redd. Amey finished with six receptions for 130 yards.
Chris Greisen was 29-for-39 for 343 yards and eight TD passes for the Force.
Troy Bergeron was Greisen's favorite target as he finished with 14 receptions for 178 yards and four touchdowns. Tiger Jones had nine catches for 83 yards and four TDs for Georgia.
From the Bleachers
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Gladiators 73, Force 70 Final
jllanclos
Hey RUWTbot, how come you're missing these arena great finishes?
Jul 8 10:08 AM -
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CLEVELAND: 73
GEORGIA: 70
Final
Jul 7 11:06 PM -
PLAYOFFS
ARENA CLEVELAND 73
GEORGIA 70 FINAL
Jul 7 11:06 PM -
PLAYOFFS
ARENA CLEVELAND 60
GEORGIA 49 END, 3RD QTR
Jul 7 10:14 PM -
PLAYOFFS
ARENA CLEVELAND 40
GEORGIA 42 HALFTIME
Jul 7 9:26 PM -
CLEVELAND: 7
GEORGIA: 14
End of 1st
Jul 7 8:34 PM -
PLAYOFFS
ARENA CLEVELAND 7
GEORGIA 14 END, 1ST QTR
Jul 7 8:34 PM
