sentences:  The Crusaders were beaten for the first time in 28 domestic competitive games, losing 12–7 after narrowly failing to complete a 99-yard TD drive inside the two-minute warning.The Cru bounced back with wins against Lelystad Commanders (34–32), Maastricht Wildcats (16-13), Amsterdam Panthers (34–0), Lightning Leiden (45–0) and the return against Lelystad Commanders (50–22) to extend their record to 5–1 for the season.Further losses (40–22 to Alphen Eagles and 27–14 at Maastricht Wildcats) dropped Amsterdam's record to 5–3.