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Dallas 28 at Philadelphia 57
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Dallas Desperados Dallas Desperados 0137828
Philadelphia Soul Philadelphia Soul 142361457

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Post Game Articles

Lopsided
Jason Moyer, ArenaFan.com

The game was a battle of unbeaten teams. It was supposed to be the Arena Football Leagues version of the New England Patriots versus the Indianapolis Colts. It was supposed to be ArenaBowl XXI.5. Instead it turned into a mugging as the Philadelphia Soul ran the Dallas Desperados 57-28 out of the Wachovia Spectrum.

Soul turns broad Street Brawl inro rout
The Phanatic

While the Flyers were schooling the storied Montreal Canadiens at the Wachovia Center in the second round of the NFL playoffs, Philadelphia's best team was across the parking lot drubbing the Dallas Desperados in something Soul public relations guru Greg Wiley dubbed the Broad Street Brawl.

No Soul-searching needed at Arena game: It's Dallas, so fans boo
Press of Atlantic City

Neither rain nor a Flyers playoff game in the adjacent arena could dampen the spirits of the Philadelphia Soul's fans Monday. Dallas was in town.

Soul, D'Orazio rout Desperados
Cherry Hill Courier Post

Once again the injured Tony Graziani gave way to Matt D'Orazio, who led the team to a 9-0 start with a 57-28 victory over the previously unbeaten Dallas Desperados (7-1) Monday in the Wachovia Spectrum.

Soul sink Desperados in battle of unbeatens
Philadelphia Inquirer

Last night's game between the unbeaten Soul and Dallas Desperados was billed as a Broad Street Brawl.

Soul crushes Desperados in AFL battle of unbeatens
Philadelphia Daily News

It doesn't matter the time of year, if a professional football team comes to this town sporting a big, blue star on its helmets, you're gonna have some excitement.

Desperados beaten down in this heavyweight battle
Fort Worth Star Telegram

Had Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Soul been a prize fight, the Dallas Desperados would have been issued a standing eight count shortly after the opening bell.

Soul, Dallas put perfect marks on line in matchup
Cherry Hill Courier Post

When the Soul host the Dallas Desperados at the Wachovia Spectrum at 8 tonight, it will be the first time in league history that two undefeated teams have met this late in the season.

Soul out to win battle of unbeatens
Philadelphia Inquirer

The quarterbacks for the Soul and the Dallas Desperados took some friendly jabs at each other last week during a teleconference in advance of tonight's clash of the Arena Football League's two unbeatens.

Q&A with Philadelphia Soul owner/rock star, Jon Bon Jovi
SI.com

Jon Bon Jovi should be living it up like the rock star that he is right now. He has a rare day off from touring and he's pacing around his plush digs in Miami with the vibrant Florida sun beaming through the windows around him. With South Beach at his fingertips, however, he opts to stay in and talk football.

Dallas Desperados loses for first time this season
Dallas Morning News

The Desperados' regular-season winning streak came to a screeching halt Monday night as they fell, 57-28, to the Philadelphia Soul in a matchup of Arena Football League unbeatens.

The Soul overruns the Dallas Desperados, 57-28
Dallas Morning News

The Desperados' regular-season winning streak came to a screeching halt Monday night as they fell, 57-28, to the Philadelphia Soul in a matchup of Arena Football League unbeatens.

Dallas gets demolished by Soul
Philadelphia Inquirer

Tonight's game between the unbeaten Soul and Dallas Desperados was billed as a Broad Street Brawl.

Soul defeat Dallas 57-28 to stay unbeaten
Philadelphia Soul Press Release

Matt D’Orazio ran for two touchdowns and threw for six more as the undefeated Philadelphia Soul chalked up their ninth victory, 57-28, over the Dallas Desperados Monday night before a raucous crowd of 15,426 at the Wachovia Spectrum.

Arena Football Preview: Monday Night Match-Up of Unbeatens
Bleacher Report

Dorthy, this ain't Kansas anymore. It, is appropriately dubbed, the Broad Street Brawl. This isn't your normal mid-season clash of unbeatens, like the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts match-up always has potential to be.

Undefeated Desperados, Soul ready to rumble
Dallas Morning News

The Dallas Desperados (7-0) take on the Philadelphia Soul (8-0) tonight in one of the biggest games in Arena League history.

Smash hit: Philadelphia Soul a success
Helena Independent Record

Jon Bon Jovi gave the Philadelphia Soul worldwide recognition. Tony Graziani, Matt D’Orazio and Chris “Money” Jackson made them perfect.

Soul are at the Spectrum
Philadelphia Soul Press Release

The undefeated Philadelphia Soul (8-0) want to remind all fans that the game on Monday, April 28 against the also undefeated Dallas Desperados (7-0) is at the Wachovia Spectrum.

 
Between the Pads
Most Passing Yards
206 yards, Dolezel, Dallas
Most Receiving Yards
133 yards, Pettis, Dallas
Most Rushing Yards
48 yards, Smith, Philadelphia
Most Passing TDs
6 TDs, D'Orazio, Philadelphia
Most Receiving TDs
3 TDs, Brackins, Philadelphia
Most Rushing TDs
2 TDs, D'Orazio, Philadelphia
Longest TD Pass
25 yards, Dolezel to Pettis, Dallas
Longest TD Run
7 yards, D'Orazio, Philadelphia
Most INTs Thrown
4 INTs, Dolezel, Dallas