The match between Les Étoiles Filantes and Les Ours de Lyon, played under foggy conditions, concluded with a decisive 45-41 victory for Lyon. The game was a tightly contested affair, with both teams showcasing attacking prowess but ultimately Lyon demonstrating greater consistency and clinical finishing.
The first half saw a flurry of tries from both sides. Les Étoiles Filantes struck first in the 2nd minute, followed quickly by another in the 5th, both converted to give them an early lead. However, Lyon responded strongly, with tries from Théonard (10th minute) and Théophile (13th minute) putting them ahead. Lyon extended their lead with a try from Théorian (23rd minute), converted by Jules Moreau. Étoiles managed to pull a try back in the 27th minute, converted to level the score at 21-21. Lyon regained the lead before half-time with a try from Théodor (44th minute), though the conversion was missed.
The second half continued at a rapid pace. Étoiles struck back early, with a try in the 46th minute, but the conversion was unsuccessful. Lyon responded with a try from Théorian (49th minute), converted to extend their lead to 35-28. Les Étoiles managed to score another try in the 52nd minute, but the conversion was missed, keeping the score within touching distance. Lyon then solidified their lead with tries from Théonard (57th minute) and Théo Leclerc (58th minute), both converted, sealing a 45-41 victory.
Les Étoiles Filantes were dealt with an injury to a player in the 48th minute. Lyon’s Théonard was a standout performer, scoring two tries. While Étoiles managed to score seven tries, they were hampered by missed conversions, which ultimately proved costly. Lyon, despite a missed conversion in the final minutes, demonstrated greater accuracy and a stronger overall performance throughout the match.
Key Events:
- 2nd Minute: Les Étoiles Filantes score first.
- 5th Minute: Les Étoiles Filantes score second.
- 10th Minute: Lyon scores first try.
- 13th Minute: Lyon scores second try.
- 23rd Minute: Lyon scores third try.
- 27th Minute: Les Étoiles Filantes score third try.
- 44th Minute: Lyon scores fourth try.
- 46th Minute: Les Étoiles Filantes score fourth try.
- 49th Minute: Lyon scores fifth try.
- 52nd Minute: Les Étoiles Filantes score fifth try.
- 57th Minute: Lyon scores sixth try.
- 58th Minute: Lyon scores seventh try.