Sunlit pitch and high spirits set the tone for a high‑scoring showdown between Stellar Ironclad Vipers and Nova Charge Raptors. Weather was clear, with a gentle breeze keeping the ball airborne and players alert.
First half opened with Raptors taking early advantage, scoring a try at minute 2 and a second at minute 6, with one conversion successful at minute 7. Vipers answered at minute 9 with a try, but conversion fell short. Momentum swung dramatically when Vipers piled up a string of tries: minutes 16, 20, and 25, with conversions at 21 and 25 only. By half‑time Vipers led 29‑12, their 5 tries and 2 successful conversions outstripping Raptors’ 2 tries and 1 conversion.
Key drama erupted at minute 13 when player wearing number 10 earned a yellow card, leaving Vipers short. The following minute a red card for Galen Voss (number 17) saw Vipers forced to continue with 14 men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Vipers’ forwards and backs kept pressing, forcing Raptors into a series of defensive errors.
In the second half, Vipers extended lead with a try at minute 52 and conversion at 54, cementing a 29‑12 finish. Raptors managed a yellow card at minute 62, but with no penalties or further scores, their efforts fell short. Galen Voss, after his red card, was injured at minute 64, further underscoring Vipers’ resilience.
Standout performances stem from Galen Voss, who despite red card duties, contributed a try and a conversion, and player wearing number 10 whose early yellow card did not deter Vipers’ drive. Raptors’ two early tries showcased their attacking flair, yet defensive lapses and the red card for Vipers proved decisive.
Final score: Stellar Ironclad Vipers 29, Nova Charge Raptors 12. Five tries, two conversions, three missed conversions, and two disciplinary cards shaped a game where Vipers overcame a red card and maintained a dominant lead throughout.