Watford Cheetahs were beaten in the first round of the British American Football Association National League (BAFANL) play-offs 9-6 by Edinburgh Wolves on Sunday.

The Cheetahs had been 6-0 down at half-time against their Scottish counterparts, trailing to a converted first-half touchdown.

However, a spirited second-half showing saw the Cheetahs tie the game at 6-6 with two field goals.

Edinburgh were not to be denied though, securing their place in the second round of the play-offs by scoring a field goal of their own to win the game 9-6.