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Two early turnovers by Dane Evans give Winnipeg a 7-0 lead. Evans needs to settle down quickly to get his team back in it.

Two first Hamilton Tiger-Cat possessions lead to quick turnovers. Blue Bombers capitalize in the second recovery with a which Andrew Harris TD run. Quick 7-0 lead Winnipeg.

Defence wins games. Winnipeg's defence doing well so far.

A couple of passes to Speedy Banks set up a Hamilton field goal. 7-3 Winnipeg.

Both defences are pumped.

Medlock misses a 47-yard field goal. The single
point gjves Winnipeg an 8-3 lead.

Turnover on downs by Hamilton in scoring territory.

A hard-hitting first quarter ends. The Bombers already have forced turnovers by interception, fumble and downs. What are the chances that they come up with a blocked kick for the cycle?

Hajrullahu hits from 47 yards, the same spot where Medlock missed. 8-6 Bombers.

Defences are still dominating. Medlock hits from 44 yards after Adeleke drops a potential interception in the end zone. 11-6 Bombers.

Andrew Harris has his second touchdown of the game on a purrfect 17-yard pass from Streveler,
one play after setting up the TD with a 22-yard run. The Bombers are dominating the line of scrimmage. 18-6 Bombees.

21-6 Winnipeg at halftime.

With his two touchdowns, Andrew Harris will likely win Grey Cup MVP if Winnipeg wins. Is it possible for the same player to win both Grey Cup MVP and GC Most Outstanding Canadian?

Andrew Harris deserves both awards based on the first half but I can’t recall one player winning both in past Grey Cups. UPDATE: The TSN panel just confirmed it has never happened before.

The Bombers dominated the first half physically, winning the battles on the line of scrimmage and forcing 3 early turnovers.

Paul LaPolice is calling a great game so far but I have seen the Bomber offence dry up in the second half several times this year. This game is a long way from being over but the Ticats have to ramp up their intensity.

Winnipeg outplaying Hamilton in the first half. Hamilton is having difficulty stopping the run.

Winnipeg increase the lead to 24-6

Another turnover for Hamilton

Hamilton turns the ball over on downs for the second time.