It was a bright sunny day at the field when Tempestade faced Cascata. Sunlit outfield and a steady breeze set a lively tone for the clash.
The opening minutes saw Tempestade cross the try line early and add an impressive five points, though their conversion was missed. A tense moment arrived when Cascata player Tobias turned yellow at minute 11, and the team’s captain later received a red card in the 15th minute – a blow that forced Cascata into a sudden defensive shift. In the space that followed, Cascata surged, scoring three tries in quick succession from minutes 17 to 23. They skilfully added conversions at 18 and 44, but struggled at 21 and 23. The half ended with Cascata 22-9, thanks to an impeccable flying‑kick into the posts by Felipe at 43.
In the second half, Cascata continued their momentum. Felipe’s extra try at 43 was followed by a solid conversion that pushed the tally to 31. While Tempestade fought back with another try at 46, the failed conversion left them trailing. Cascata’s Cássio nailed a try at 50 and Rodolfo capped the match with a conversion at 51, securing a headline‑winning finish. Cascata ended 31-15, with 5 tries, 3 successful conversions and 2 refereeing cards – two yellows and a red – all against a tough but resilient Tempestade that finished every try early and was unable to capitalize on any opportunities.
Individual performances stood out: Felipe is the hero of Cascata, driving in a hard‑charged try and adding a second half strike. Cássio added another decisive touch near the end. Rodolfo, wearing jersey 19, delivered a clean conversion to lock the score. Tempestade’s trio of early tries came from balanced play, yet none were finished with a successful kick, limiting their points.
Final score: Cascata 31 – Tempestade 15. Cascata dominated early and maintained the edge, especially after the compos ment. Their five tries, three conversions, and strategic play proved decisive. Despite a yellow card for Tobias and another for Eduardo and a red for an unnamed player, Cascata's defense and forward momentum won the game. Tempestade's balanced early efforts fell short against Cascata's relentless attack and a well‑timed try from Felipe.