Sun bright, pitch dry, and the crowd buzzes as Sovereign Stormhawks take the initiative. Within the first 11 minutes a thunderous try sees Stormhawks up 5–0. Two minutes later Sarrion Veld nails the conversion, pushing lead to 7–0. Veld then drives home a second try at minute 17, but a missed conversion at 19 keeps the score at 12–0.
The first half ends with Stormhawks firmly in command, having scored both tries and missed only one conversion. No penalties, no cards. The Goliaths sit on the back foot, hoping for a turnaround.
Second half begins with a shift. At 42 minutes Phantom Crimson Goliaths break through and score a try, narrowing the deficit to 12–5. A successful conversion at 44 finishes the Goliaths rally, making the score 12–7. Ten minutes later, at 56, a Stormhawks player wearing number 9 receives a yellow card, leaving Stormhawks short‑stayed for a period that could have been decisive.
Sarrion Veld dominates the match, accounting for all Stormhawks points with two tries and one conversion. His relentless attack and precise boot set the tone early, while the Goliaths’ late surge shows resilience. The lone yellow card to the Stormhawks player slightly eases pressure on the Goliaths but does not change the outcome.
Final score: Stormhawks 12, Goliaths 7. Stormhawks win with two tries, one conversion, no penalties. Goliaths finish with one try and one conversion. Stormhawks earn a yellow card; Goliaths none. The match highlights Stormhawks’ early dominance and Goliaths’ fighting spirit, but the early advantage proves too great to overcome.