The match between Les Vaillants de la Montagne and Les Aigles de Gascogne took place under foggy conditions, creating a challenging atmosphere for both teams. Les Vaillants de la Montagne ultimately secured a decisive 34-10 victory, demonstrating strong attacking prowess and resilience despite a few disciplinary issues.
The first half saw Les Vaillants de la Montagne establish an early lead. A try was scored in the 5th minute, followed by a conversion attempt that missed. However, they quickly extended their advantage with another try in the 14th minute. A crucial moment occurred in the 17th minute when a player from Les Vaillants de la Montagne received a red card, impacting their game. Despite this setback, they continued to press, adding a further try in the 18th minute, which was followed by a missed conversion. Les Aigles de Gascogne managed to score a try in the 18th minute, bringing the score to 18-8. Les Vaillants de la Montagne responded with tries in the 41st and 45th minutes, extending their lead to 34-8. A missed conversion followed the second try.
The second half saw Les Vaillants de la Montagne maintain control. They added a further try in the 47th minute, but the conversion was missed. A try in the 51st minute, followed by another missed conversion, solidified their dominance. The match wasn't without its disciplinary moments, with a yellow card issued to a player from Les Aigles de Gascogne in the 56th minute and a yellow card to a player from Les Vaillants de la Montagne in the 57th minute. A player from Les Vaillants de la Montagne also sustained an injury in the 55th minute.
Étienne Chevalier proved to be a standout player for Les Vaillants de la Montagne, scoring a brace of tries. Alain Fournier also contributed with a try and successfully converted one of them. The team’s ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and maintain pressure throughout the game proved to be the difference. Despite a couple of missed conversions, Les Vaillants de la Montagne’s strong attacking play and defensive efforts secured them a comfortable victory. The red card in the first half likely impacted their tactical approach, but they managed to overcome this challenge and ultimately dominate the match.
Final Score: Les Vaillants de la Montagne 34 – Les Aigles de Gascogne 10. Les Vaillants de la Montagne's six tries and two conversions, coupled with Les Aigles de Gascogne's two tries, paint a clear picture of the match's outcome. The red and yellow cards indicate a physical contest, but Les Vaillants de la Montagne's superior scoring ability ultimately prevailed.