The Battle wings were in command at halftime with a 33–20 lead, but the Vipers were able to tie the game in the 4th quarter.
With the game still tied in the 4th quarter at 48–48, the Battle Wings scored the go-ahead touchdown with five seconds left on an 11-yard pass.
The game had a strange ending, as Alabama wide receiver Michael Johnson caught a pass and ran up the field as time expired.
The officials signaled the play a touchdown, which meant the Vipers only needed a successful extra point to win the game.
After several minutes of discussion between the officials, the original call was overturned as the rules state that a player who is pinned against the wall is out of bounds.
Because there was no time left on the clock, the Vipers could not run another play, and the Battle Wings had won the game.
[2] Former Cleveland Gladiators quarterback Raymond Philyaw threw for over 300 yards in his first game with the Battle Wings.
The key play of the game was a missed field goal by Orlando as time expired in the 1st half.
Berry and the coverage put on him by Spokane's defense, forcing Raymond Philyaw to throw to other receivers, Randy Hymes in particular, who caught for 174 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Leading in just about every category statistically, the Battle Wings failed to outscore the Blaze, resulting in their second consecutive loss.