sentences:  The Crusaders joined the European elite by reaching the Eurobowl final in 1988, with upset wins over the London Ravens and Berlin Adlers in the quarter and semi finals, only to lose against the Helsinki Roosters (35–14), who ran a power wishbone attack with Mike Kane, former All-American running back at CSUN.He scored 4 TDs and was elected the game’s MVP.In 1989 Amsterdam again reached the final, unfortunately losing a thriller 27–23 to the Legnano Frogs (Italy).