Rain pours from the start, turning the pitch into a slick battlefield. Cóndores de la Pampa launch an aggressive attack, but wet conditions slow every move.
First half delivers a quick try by Darío Rojas at minute 3, a clean conversion lifts score to 7‑0. Los Caballos respond with a yellow at minute 7, then a red at minute 9, leaving them a man down early. A second half‑starting conversion failure for Los Caballos leaves them behind. In spite of the disadvantage, Los Caballos score their own try at minute 16, but a failed conversion keeps them at 5 points. Additional early traffic from red cards shifts momentum; Cóndores hold 7‑5 at halftime.
Second half sees a dramatic comeback. Quinote Laverio sparks Cóndores with a try at minute 41, followed by a swift conversion to give Cóndores a comfortable 14‑5 lead. Mid‑second‑half yellow at minute 48 for Los Caballos reduces their chances further. However, Los Caballos unleash a late try at minute 52, but a conversion failure leaves score at 14‑10. Stormy weather turns a must‑win into a tight game.
Standouts: Darío Rojas finds a gap early and scores a rain‑displaced try, finishing with 5 points. Quinote Laverio seizes a golden moment in the 41st minute, completing a successful conversion that seals the lead. Los Caballos’ attacking pair find space against a dust‑covered defense, but never capitalize on a missed conversion. Both teams display resilience under relentless drizzle.
Final: Cóndores 14 • Los Caballos 10 – 2 tries each, 2 successful conversions for Cóndores, 4 points total for convert success. Red cards: one for each side, three yellow cards across the match. The match’s shift hinged on conversions and discipline; Cóndores’ discipline and timely tries clinched victory.