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Unfortunately for the Guards, they have a much tougher challenge next week as they host the undefeated Stuttgart Surge.

The hero of the game was undoubtedly Jonkmans, who booted five field goals, including the clutch kick from long range to send the game into overtime. Guards quarterback Skylar Noble was making his debut with the team and completed 14 of 17 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown. Their defense put on a great performance, forcing three turnovers and numerous stops on third down. The Guards won the game despite not exceeding 100 passing yards or 100 rushing yards.

Miller’s pass to Landstrom was broken up by Beard, and the game was over. They facefourthth down and four from the 18 yard line and elected to go for it rather than attempt a field goal. Barcelona got the ball back with a chance to win or tie the game. The Guards got possession again, and this time Jonkmans kicked a 37 yard field goal. However, Jonkmans showed he was human, and missed a 35 yard field goal. Barcelona got the ball first, but Miller was intercepted on the goal line by Maceo Beard, giving the Guards the chance to win the game with any score. The game went to overtime, where the rules are similar to those found in the NCAA. Helvetic Guards K Nils Jonkmans lining up for a FG. Barcelona kicker Luis Cereceda gave his team the lead with a chip shot field goal with just under six minutes remaining in the game, but Jonkmans responded with an impressive 57 yard field goal to tie the game in the last two minutes. In the third quarter, the Dragons tied the score with a field goal and a Jordi Torrededia receiving touchdown (the extra point was no good). This allowed the Guards to take a 16-7 lead into halftime, which was a new experience for the team that had lost its first five games. The second quarter, though, was one-sided in favor of the Swiss team, as they outscored the visitors 13-0 thanks to a Silas Nacita receiving touchdown and a pair of Jonkmans field goals.

The Guards opened the scoring on a Nils Jonkmans field goal, but Barcelona answered with a passing touchdown from quarterback Conor Miller to receiver Theodor Landstrom.

The Helvetic Guards earned their first victory in franchise history as they defeated the Barcelona Dragons 22-19 in an overtime thriller at home.