The Oakland Invaders delivered a commanding performance against the Los Angeles Express at the LA Memorial Coliseum, cruising to a decisive 57-28 victory. Led by quarterback Craig Sundberg, who threw for 385 yards and four touchdowns, the Invaders jumped out to a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter and never looked back. Sundberg’s connection with Gordon Banks proved lethal, as the receiver hauled in six passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns, including a 31-yard strike in the second quarter that epitomized Oakland’s offensive precision.
Los Angeles struggled to keep pace despite a valiant effort from quarterback Frank Seurer, who threw for 419 yards and three touchdowns. A 65-yard bomb to Kris Haines in the third quarter was the highlight of the Express offense, briefly cutting the deficit to 10 points. However, turnovers and a relentless Oakland pass rush, which sacked Seurer seven times, ultimately derailed Los Angeles’s hopes for a comeback. The Express defense had no answer for Oakland’s balanced attack, which produced 105 rushing yards and five touchdowns from a variety of contributors, including Sundberg on the ground.
Oakland’s dominance extended to special teams and defense, punctuated by a late-game safety by Ruben Vaughan. The Invaders capitalized on four Los Angeles turnovers, maintaining control of the ball for over 33 minutes. With the win, Oakland improved to 8-5, solidifying their position as a playoff contender, while Los Angeles fell to 4-8-1, enduring another frustrating chapter in a difficult season.
