Clouds hang low over the field as Pérola de Granito meets Cavaleiros do Caos de Mármore in a tightly contested encounter. The damp atmosphere adds a chill to an already gritty battle.
In the first half, a yellow card for Pérola de Granito at minute 3 forces an early tactical shuffle. Substitution of Tiago 21 at minute 5 gives fresh legs to the backline. Cavaleiros do Caos de Mármore strike first, scoring a try at minute 23 and converting it cleanly at minute 25, taking a 7–0 lead. A yellow card for Cavaleiros do Caos de Mármore at minute 27 cuts the opposition’s momentum. Pérola de Granito answers with a try from Sérgio Zarum at minute 31, and the conversion at minute 33 ties the score at 7–7.
First‑half tally: both sides score two tries, with each side converting one and missing two. No penalties or drop goals are added. A single yellow card for each side balances the disciplinary record.
The second half sees Cavaleiros do Caos de Mármore re‑take the initiative, scoring a try at minute 47, but the conversion fails at minute 48, keeping the score at 12–5. Pérola de Granito rallies, with Geraldo Vaz scoring a try at minute 51, though the conversion is missed at minute 52, narrowing the gap to 12–10. A third try from Pérola de Granito at minute 56 extends their lead, but the conversion again fails at minute 57, finalising the score at 17–12.
Key performers: Geraldo Vaz delivers a decisive try, while Sérgio Zarum provides the first equaliser. Tiago’s early substitution injects energy, and Gonçalo Carvalho’s missed conversion attempts cost the team dearly. Baldur Solimão’s conversion failure adds to the pressure on the kicker.
Final score: Pérola de Granito 17, Cavaleiros do Caos de Mármore 12. Three tries for Pérola de Granito and two for Cavaleiros do Caos de Mármore, with one conversion each and three missed attempts. A single yellow card each sides, no injuries. The match demonstrates how incremental points from early conversions and disciplined play can tip the balance in a tightly fought contest.