Archangels vs. Dinosaurs: The Purple Wave scores its first victory of the 2025 LFA Season

On a night where the defense dominated for much of the match, the Dinos de Saltillo managed to beat the Arcángeles de Puebla 20-3 and achieved their first victory of the 2025 LFA Season .

Saltillo fans gathered last night, Friday, to watch the Purple Wave seek that long-awaited victory that will restore their confidence throughout the season.

A key special teams play opened the door to increase Saltillo's lead.

The Francisco I. Madero Stadium was the venue that witnessed the Jurassic feat, which with strength reaped this breath of fresh air.

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The game started with a close battle in the first two quarters, with both teams unable to move the scoreboard.

The ground attack was decisive in sealing the victory in the fourth quarter.

The tension remained at Madero Stadium until the third quarter, when tight end number 80, Juan Arturo García , broke the tie with a reception in the end zone that ignited the home crowd.

The Dinos ' offense didn't stop there. In a key special teams moment, Peewee blocked a punt and recovered the ball himself, allowing third-string receiver Gerardo Álvarez to score another touchdown that extended Saltillo's lead.

$!Saltillo celebrated with its fans the first victory of the season at home.

The final blow came thanks to the explosive running back Chance Leonbell (#22) , who escaped with a long carry to the end zone, sealing the victory for the home team.

With this result, the Dinos have taken a breath of fresh air in their campaign and are now preparing for a bigger challenge: facing the Caudillos on May 17 at 7 p.m. Match broadcasts can be followed on the LFA 's Facebook page .

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