Cloudy skies hang over the pitch as I Cigni di Ferro and I Cacciatori di Tempesta clash in a hard‑fought encounter that rewards momentum over discipline.
Early in the first half, I Cigni di Ferro earn a yellow card at minute 7, a warning that will echo throughout the match. Two minutes later, I Cacciatori di Tempesta strike first with a try, followed by a successful conversion at minute 11, giving them a quick 7‑point cushion.
The second try for I Cacciatori di Tempesta comes at minute 15, but a missed conversion at minute 17 trims the margin to a single point. I Cigni di Ferro answer back at minute 21 with a try and a successful conversion at 23, level at 12‑12. Ruggero Bianchi seals a 5‑point effort at minute 29, but a failed conversion at 31 leaves the score unchanged.
At half‑time the score is locked at 12‑12, each side having scored two tries and one conversion, with no penalties and a total of five yellow cards already issued.
The second half sees I Cacciatori di Tempesta take advantage of a defensive lapse at minute 47, scoring a try and converting it, bringing their total to 19. A further try at 50, though not converted, pushes them to a decisive 24 points.
I Cigni di Ferro struggle to find rhythm in the final half, suffering a yellow card at minute 42 and a key injury to Ruggero Bianchi at minute 56. Despite a valiant effort, they cannot cross the line again, and the final score reads 24‑12 in favour of I Cacciatori di Tempesta.
Standout performances emerge from I Cacciatori di Tempesta’s unheralded try scorers and the relentless work rate of their forwards, while Ruggero Bianchi proves a pivotal force for I Cigni di Ferro before his injury halts a promising comeback.
The match statistics highlight a clear narrative: four tries to two, five conversions to one, and a total of five yellow cards. No penalties were awarded, underscoring the emphasis on clean play.
Ultimately, I Cacciatori di Tempesta’s resilience and disciplined execution in the second half allowed them to outscore an equally determined I Cigni di Ferro, securing a comfortable victory in a match where every minute counted.