Rain drizzles from the start, turning the pitch into a slick, slippery battlefield. The damp air keeps the ball glistening and the players’ breaths misting as the match begins.
First half is a tightly contested duel. Le Volpi di Bruma strike early, scoring a try at minute 3 followed by a successful conversion at minute 4, putting them on a 7‑0 lead. They double their advantage when another try arrives at minute 15, matched by a conversion at minute 16, levelising the score at 14‑14. I Draghi di Ghiaccio fail to find the line, leaving the scoreboard unchanged for the half.
Second half sees a dramatic shift. At minute 42 I Draghi di Ghiaccio finally breach the defence, with player Alberico scoring a lone try. A conversion attempt by Alberico at minute 43 fails, leaving them at 5 points. Le Volpi di Bruma respond quickly, scoring a try at minute 44 and converting at minute 45 to pull ahead 21‑5. Minutes later, at minute 58, I Draghi di Ghiaccio’s Eldric Marzano receives a yellow card, reducing their backline to 14 men. The momentum is unchallenged as Le Volpi di Bruma add a fourth try at minute 59, converting at minute 60 to close the game at 28‑5.
Le Volpi di Bruma’s forwards dominate the rucks and mauls, consistently winning possession and launching attacks that culminate in four quick tries. Their kicking game is flawless, with every conversion adding two points. I Draghi di Ghiaccio’s only highlight comes from player Alberico, whose try gives the team a moment of hope before the final scoreline is sealed.
Final score: Le Volpi di Bruma 28, I Draghi di Ghiaccio 5. Key stats: four tries and four conversions for Le Volpi di Bruma; one try and one missed conversion for I Draghi di Ghiaccio. A single yellow card for I Draghi di Ghiaccio’s Eldric Marzano at minute 58 slightly hampers their fightback, but the decisive blow comes from Le Volpi di Bruma’s relentless scoring pace.