Partly cloudy daylight misted over the pitch, keeping the temperature moderate and the ground firm enough for a fast, flowing game. Neither side could rely on weather to shift momentum; each team set up an attack that demanded quick footwork and precise tackling.
In the first half, Céu de Lâminas seized the initiative. At minute 7, a sharp run up the left flank surfaced a try, and the subsequent kick at minute 8 failed to find the uprights. Dragões de Pedra Lunar answered at minute 10, scoring a single try, yet again missing the conversion at minute 11. The home side’s early substitution at minute 3 could not stave off a minute‑long injury blow at minute 17, hinting at reduced energy in the later stages.
Céu continued its domination, adding a third try at minute 15. The penalty‑kick showcase dropped again at minute 16 when Rogério Duarte, wearing number 1, missed the conversion. The home side’s early growth of 10 minutes in the scoreboard was now eclipsed by a looming 5‑point total.
The second half saw further turbulence. A yellow card for Céu at minute 44, delivered for a repeated infringement, temporarily tightened their midfield. Dragões de Pedra Lunar faced heavier pressure, culminating with a red card at minute 56 that left them down to eight men. Their minutes of reduced manpower produced no further points.
Even with the loss, Céu held their composure. At minute 62, a decisive drive culminated in a fourth try, but the conversion at minute 64 was again blocked off the posts. The final whistle confirmed a decisive 15-5 win for Céu de Lâminas.
Key statistics illuminate the match’s narrative: Dragões de Pedra Lunar managed a single try (five points) and suffered one red card and one injury, whereas Céu de Lâminas scored three tries (15 points) but failed all three conversions. The home side also received a red card, reducing their ability to respond to any late momentum from their opponents.
For Céu, the standout was Rogério Duarte, whose missed conversion at minute 16 and his role in securing the third try underscored his influence. Dragões’ early substitution and injury created gaps that Céu exploited, while the red card at minute 56 confined them to an insufficient 5‑point haul.
Ultimately, style‑matched contest, defense‑heavy play, and disciplined kicking from Céu de Lâminas made the difference. The final score of 15-5 reflected disciplined execution combined with a robust defensive line that prevented Dragões from recouping the lost points.