The sun shone brightly on the pitch as Alchimisti d'Azzurro hosted Scatti di Fulmine in a fiercely contested match. The visitors ultimately proved too strong, securing a 33-26 victory in a game that saw both teams trade blows and a significant moment of disruption.
The first half began with a dramatic turn of events in the 3rd minute, as a player from Scatti di Fulmine received a red card, setting a tense tone for the remainder of the half. The early momentum swung in favour of the away side, who demonstrated their attacking prowess with a try in the 9th minute, followed swiftly by a successful conversion. Scatti di Fulmine continued to press, adding another try in the 12th minute and successfully converting it. Their relentless attack paid off again in the 17th minute, extending their lead. Alcchimisti d'Azzurro responded in the 19th minute, with a try from A. Vantinni, converted by D. Caruso, narrowing the gap. However, Scatti di Fulmine struck again in the 22nd minute, pushing their advantage to 22-19. The half concluded with a try from Scatti di Fulmine in the 42nd minute, converted in the 44th, leaving the home side with a considerable deficit.
The second half saw Alchimisti d'Azzurro regroup and fight back. A yellow card for the visitors in the 52nd minute provided a brief opportunity for the home team. They seized this chance, with a try in the 54th minute, followed by a successful conversion. A further try in the 62nd minute and another conversion brought the score to within four points. A try in the 70th minute, converted by A. Vantinni, levelled the match at 26-26. Despite a late try from Scatti di Fulmine in the 72nd minute, the home side couldn't find the time to respond, and Scatti di Fulmine secured the win.
Alessiio Vantinni of Alchimisti d'Azzurro was a standout performer, contributing significantly to his team's tries and conversions. Despite the red card for a Scatti di Fulmine player early on, the visitors showed considerable strength and depth to claim victory. The match was a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams, with moments of brilliance and dramatic shifts in momentum throughout. The final scoreline reflects a hard-fought contest, ultimately won by Scatti di Fulmine.
Final Score: Alchimisti d'Azzurro 26 – Scatti di Fulmine 33. The game saw one red card and one yellow card issued, reflecting the intensity of the match. The five tries scored by Scatti di Fulmine proved to be the difference, despite a spirited effort from the home side.