Partly cloudy skies over the pitch offered a dampened yet lively backdrop as the two clubs faced off at the local arena.
In the first half the game swung wildly. Minute 3: Céu de Lâminas sliced a quick try, sealed by the 23rd player’s successful conversion at minute 5. Two minutes later minute 7: Titãs de Trovão answered with their own try, though the conversion failed at minute 9 to give home field a small cushion.
At minute 11 a yellow card for a reckless tackle deprived Céu de Lâminas of a forward, but five minutes later, at minute 17, Titãs de Trovão bent the ball over with a try and a successful conversion at minute 19, turning a 15‑5 margin into a more commanding 20‑7 lead. A third try by the visitors at minute 25 boosted the advantage even further, despite a missed conversion at 27. An injury to a Titãs player at minute 29 came as the score was 23‑7.
Half time reached with Titãs de Trovão leading 23‑7. The second half saw no further tactical changes. At minute 48 a fresh try for Titãs was worth it, with a conversion at 50 making the scoreboard 30‑7. Beset by the earlier yellow card, Céu de Lâminas fought back only in the final minutes, with Fábio scoring a try at minute 54, followed by a failed conversion at 56, and Benedito adding the final try for home at minute 58, his conversion sealing the final 19‑points.
Standout performances came from Fábio who crossed at 54 for a 5‑point try and Benedito who finished strong with the last try. The 23rd player’s early conversion laid the groundwork for Céu de Lâminas, while the 23rd minute yellow card for a contact foul cost the home side momentum. In the end Titãs de Trovão’s 4 tries and 2 conversions, bolstered by Céu de Lâminas’ 3 tries and 2 conversions, plotted a final 24‑19 scoreline, leaving the visitors on a high note and the home side fighting valiantly despite a structured disadvantage.