San Antonio Rallies Behind Neuheisel, but Invaders Hang On for a 27-20 Win

The Oakland Invaders took advantage of five San Antonio turnovers in the first half to grab a 20-0 lead, then withstood a furious Gunslinger comeback for 27-20 victory Monday night in a United States Football League game.

The Invaders (5-3-1) converted two fumbles by Gunslingers’ quarterback Rick Neuheisel into touchdowns in the first quarter, while Oakland place kicker Novo Bojovic booted field goals of 27 and 52 yards to give the Invaders their halftime edge.

Neuheisel rallied San Antonio with three touchdown passes in the second half, but Oakland hung on to drop the Gunslingers to 3-6.

San Antonio scored its first touchdown midway through the third quarter when Neuheisel hit wide receiver Jerry Gordon with a 12-yard pass to cap a 53-yard, seven-play drive. Invader quarterback Bobbie Hebert ran it in from one yard out to make it 27-7 early in the fourth quarter.

Neuheisel hit Gordon again on a 44-yard touchdown pass play with 8:03 left. Oakland blocked the extra point. The final score came on a 12-yard pass from Neuheisel to running back Don Roberts.