The match between Les Vaillants de la Montagne and Les Étailes d'Argent took place under cloudy skies, resulting in a decisive 36-15 victory for Montagne. The game saw significant moments of attacking prowess from Montagne, coupled with disciplinary action that impacted both sides.
The first half began with a dramatic red card for a Montagne player just two minutes into the game. Despite being a player down, Montagne quickly established dominance. Éloi Martin (number 8) touched down for the opening try in the 8th minute, followed by a successful conversion from Éloi Blanc (number 15). Montagne continued to press, with another try from Éloi Martin in the 16th minute and a conversion to extend their lead. The Étailes d'Argent managed to respond with tries in the 3rd and 13th minutes, though both conversions failed. Thélemy Duval (number 10) added to Montagne's tally with a try in the 20th minute, but the conversion was missed. An injury to Duval in the 22nd minute added to the challenges faced by the home side.
The second half saw Montagne maintain their attacking momentum. Bastien Dubois (number 4) successfully converted a try in the 51st minute. Thélemy Duval (number 10) scored his second try in the 55th minute, but the conversion was unsuccessful. The game took a further turn in the 58th minute with a red card for another Montagne player. However, Montagne’s resilience shone through as they added two more tries in the final minutes – one in the 60th minute and another in the 61st minute – both conversions being missed. The final score reflected Montagne’s superior attacking performance and ability to withstand disciplinary setbacks.
Key stats highlight Montagne's dominance: 6 tries to 3 for Les Étailes d'Argent, along with three successful conversions. The two red cards for Montagne, while disruptive, did not prevent them from securing a comfortable victory. The game was a testament to Montagne’s attacking firepower and their ability to capitalize on opportunities, even when facing adversity.