May 17, 2008 - 11:45 PM
PHILADELPHIA (Ticker) -- Matt D'Orazio threw for 284 yards and six touchdowns to lead the Philadelphia Soul to a 51-43 win over the Columbus Destroyers on Saturday.
Tied, 21-21, at the half, the Soul exploded for three touchdowns and a safety in the third quarter. D'Orazio connected with three different receivers for scores in the frame.
The Destroyers cut the deficit to 44-35 with a touchdown to open the fourth quarter, but Philadelphia put it away on their next possession when D'Orazio connected with Phil Bogle for a 21-yard touchdown.
Larry Brackins led the Soul's receiving corps with eight catches for 127 yards and two scores and Chris Jackson added five catches for 80 yards and three touchdowns.
Matt Nagy completed 23-of-35 passes for 308 yards and three touchdowns - one rushing - for Columbus.
From the Bleachers
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COLUMBUS: 43
PHILADELPHIA: 51
Final
May 17 9:59 PM -
ARENA
COLUMBUS 43
PHILADELPHIA 51 FINAL
May 17 9:59 PM -
ARENA
COLUMBUS 28
PHILADELPHIA 44 END, 3RD QTR
May 17 9:16 PM -
ARENA
COLUMBUS 21
PHILADELPHIA 21 HALFTIME
May 17 8:31 PM -
COLUMBUS: 6
PHILADELPHIA: 7
End of 1st
May 17 8:31 PM -
ARENA
COLUMBUS 6
PHILADELPHIA 7 END, 1ST QTR
May 17 8:31 PM