The match was played in foggy conditions, creating a challenging atmosphere for both teams. Lupi del Ghiaccio emerged victorious with a 24-21 win over Fiamme d'Acciaio in a tight and often tense encounter. The game saw a flurry of action, particularly in the second half, with both sides trading tries and penalties.
The first half started with an early try from Lupi del Ghiaccio in the 4th minute, quickly followed by a successful conversion. However, Fiamme d'Acciaio responded swiftly, with a try from a player wearing number 18 in the 17th minute, converted to level the score. A yellow card for Fiamme d'Acciaio's number 9 in the 45th minute provided Lupi del Ghiaccio with a significant advantage. They capitalised on this, scoring another try just before half-time, and failing to convert it, taking a 10-7 lead into the break.
The second half saw Fiamme d'Acciaio come out strong. A try in the 46th minute brought them back within one point, but Lupi del Ghiaccio responded with a further try in the 47th minute, conversion missed. Fiamme d'Acciaio fought back, with tries from players wearing numbers 14 and 5 in the 20th and 56th minutes respectively, both converted. A final try from Fiamme d'Acciaio's number 5 in the 57th minute, also converted, wasn't enough to secure the win. A late penalty failed to close the gap.
Fiamme d'Acciaio showed glimpses of quality attack, with several players contributing to their scoring efforts. However, disciplinary issues proved costly, with a yellow card impacting their momentum. Lupi del Ghiaccio demonstrated resilience and clinical finishing, particularly in the second half, to secure the victory. The final scoreline reflects a closely contested match, with both teams showing considerable effort and determination. The yellow card for Fiamme d'Acciaio's number 9 proved a turning point, allowing Lupi del Ghiaccio to take control of the game.
Key Stats: Lupi del Ghiaccio scored 4 tries and 2 conversions, while Fiamme d'Acciaio managed 3 tries and 3 conversions. The yellow card for Fiamme d'Acciaio's number 9 in the first half had a significant impact on the game's flow. Despite the loss, Fiamme d'Acciaio showed considerable fight and will look to build on their attacking potential in future matches.