Rain pours over the pitch, turning the half‑fields into slick battlegrounds as Galeões do Norte and Cascata de Fúria step onto the turf. The relentless drizzle adds a gritty texture to every pass and tackle, making ball security a key weapon.
First half opens with Galeões launching a quick lineout that turns into a 5‑point try at the 5‑minute mark. A failed conversion leaves them quiet. Cascata counters with a thunderstorm of momentum, scoring at minute 21 through Gonçalo and again at minute 25, converting the second try from the sideline at 27 minutes. By half‑time the scoreboard reads Cascata 12‑5 Galeões, a gap that shows Cascata’s offensive rhythm and would later snowball.
The second half sees a double blow for Galeões: reds arrive at minutes 42 and 44, stripping them of two of their best forwards. Cascata’s side capitalises, keeping full strength. A yellow card to Cascata’s hulking forward Alberto at minute 56 slightly offsets the later swing, but Cascata scores another try at 62 minutes, sealed by a conversion from a player wearing number 12 at 64 minutes. Galeões fails to mount a reply.
Outright stars: Gonçalo’s early try sets Cascata’s tone, and the unnamed conversion kicker’s boot from 12 inches inches the final points. Galeões’ lone try, believed to have come from a quick attack, shows that they were willing to play, but two red cards left them with limited options.
Summarising the match: Cascata de Fúria dominates with three tries, two successful conversions and no penalties—seconds that turn into 19‑5. Galeões do Norte’s single try, faltered conversion and the depletion to 13 men after two red cards leave them unable to close the gap, cementing Cascata’s victory in a match that underscored the impact of discipline under rain‑soaked pressure.