Fog draped the pitch, muffling cheers and tightening the air as Les Carabins de Feu faced Les Phénix de la Rive. Visibility was limited, but both squads pressed on with intensity.
First Half
The match opened with a quick flourish from Carabins, a try at minute 4. Their kicker missed the conversion, leaving Carabins 5‑0. Les Phénix responded at minute 16 with a clean line‑break try and a successful conversion at minute 17, pushing their score to 7‑5. At minute 21, a red card for Les Phénix saw the side reduced to 12 men, a decisive blow to their momentum. The half‑time score stood at 7‑5 in favour of Les Phénix de la Rive.
Second Half
Les Phénix struck first in the second half, a try at minute 47 followed by a conversion at minute 48, tightening the gap to 14‑5. Carabins’ comeback began at minute 50 with a try, but the conversion failed, keeping them at 5. A yellow card for player number 7 at minute 49 further weakened their ranks. Undeterred, Carabins scored again at minute 52; another missed conversion left them at 15. In the dying moments, Carabins were dismissed again – a red card for player number 9 at minute 58 – but the score of 15‑14 was already sealed. Carabins de Feu edged the match by a single point, their resilience under pressure proving decisive.
Standout Performances
Les Carabins de Feu’s three tries, despite no successful conversions, showcased their attacking prowess. The kicker’s missed conversions were costly, yet the squad’s determination turned the game. Les Phénix de la Rive’s early conversion success kept them in touch, but the red card at minute 21 proved a turning point, leaving them unable to recover. The defensive work of both teams remained solid, but Carabins’ finish proved sharper.
Data Summary
• Final Score: 15‑14 (Carabins de Feu win)
• Tries: Carabins – 3, Phénix – 2
• Conversions: Carabins – 0/3, Phénix – 2/2
• Cards: Carabins – 1 yellow (player 7), 1 red (player 9); Phénix – 1 red (minute 21)
The late red card for Carabins did not alter the result; their ability to score three tries in the second half overcame the numerical disadvantage. This match will be remembered for its dramatic finish under damp, fog‑shrouded skies.