Weather: Cloudy skies over the field set a misty tone for a tight encounter.
First Half: Gladiadores open fast, scoring a try early, but fail the conversion. The 14‑minute point puts them on the board.
Ids Valley sees Gladiadores add a second try before the bell. The subsequent conversion set the halftime margin at 12‑0.
Midway through the second, Gladiadores receive a yellow card at the 45‑minute mark, but the penalty does not cost them the lead.
Second Half: Pérola surge, ripping a try at minute 47, followed by Tiago’s successful conversion, cutting the gap to 12‑8.
At 53 minutes Lucas Nogueira is sin‑binned, a blow that nearly tips the scales. By 57, Pérola storms for a third try but misses the conversion, leaving them still a point behind.
Gladiadores rally from 12‑12 down, orchestrating a 62‑minute try completed by the 63‑minute conversion, giving them a 19‑point advantage. A third try and a failed conversion further push their lead to 24‑13.
That 57‑minute exchange proved decisive: a conversion miss allowed Gladiadores to return to a commanding 12‑point buffer and close the match.
Standout Plays: Tiago’s accurate 21‑number conversion equates to 2 points, essential for Pérola’s early comeback. Lucas’s sin‑bin diminished defensive solidity, costing vital minutes.
Summary: Gladiadores 24, Pérola 12. Gladiadores scored 4 tries with 2 conversions for 24 points. Pérola’s 2 tries, 1 conversion, and 2 penalties were offset by the yellow cards that fractured rhythm. No injuries were reported.