The match took place in snowy conditions, creating a challenging environment for both teams. Tormenta Azul ultimately secured a decisive 26-5 victory over La Alborada, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive resilience. The game featured several key moments, including multiple tries and a couple of yellow cards, highlighting the intensity of the encounter.
The first half saw Tormenta Azul establish an early lead. A try in the 7th minute, followed by a successful conversion, put them ahead. A yellow card for a Tormenta Azul player in the 11th minute provided a brief respite for La Alborada, but the home side continued to press. Another try in the 13th minute, converted successfully, extended their lead. A further try in the 16th minute, again followed by a conversion, solidified their advantage. The half concluded with a try in the 17th minute, converted, leaving La Alborada trailing 14-0.
The second half began with a yellow card for a La Alborada player in the 19th minute, adding further pressure to their defense. Tormenta Azul capitalised on this, scoring a try in the 46th minute. However, the conversion attempt was unsuccessful. La Alborada managed to pull a try back in the 50th minute, but the conversion failed, keeping the score at 17-5. A further yellow card for a La Alborada player in the 49th minute gave Tormenta Azul a significant advantage. Despite a late injury to a Tormenta Azul player in the 58th minute, they managed to maintain their lead. Leonardo, with 2 conversions, and Camilo, with 2 tries, were standout performers for Tormenta Azul. The two yellow cards for Tormenta Azul players, and one for La Alborada, indicate a physical and competitive contest.
Tormenta Azul’s dominance in attack, combined with La Alborada’s defensive struggles, proved to be the deciding factor. The team’s ability to consistently score tries, particularly in the first half, put them in a commanding position. The final score of 26-5 reflects their superior performance throughout the match. The game saw a total of three yellow cards, highlighting the physicality of the contest, but ultimately, Tormenta Azul’s skill and determination were too much for La Alborada to overcome.