Rain pours down as kickoff takes place at the home ground of I Cigni di Ferro. Stormy conditions set a gritty tone, with wind whipping across the field and rain turning tackles into slick moments of contact.
From minute 3 a yellow card to Alessio of I Cigni di Ferro shifts the early balance. Le Rocce Fumanti answer with a quick try at minute 9, but conversion fails. A second try at 11 is converted, followed by a third at 15. Le Rocce’s conversion at 12 proves the sole successful kick for the half, while I Cigni di Ferro’s lone try at 17 is followed by a failed conversion, leaving the first half score at Le Rocce Fumanti 15 – 5 I Cigni di Ferro.
The second half sees Le Rocce Fumanti widen the gap. Lorenzo Taddei sparks I Cigni di Ferro with a try at 50, but a conversion fails at 52. Le Rocce then adds tries at 56, 60, each time missing the conversion, extending their lead to 27 – 7. I Cigni di Ferro rallies in the 66th minute, but only the 68th minute conversion by Alessio makes it 27 – 12. The match ends with Le Rocce Fumanti holding a 27‑17 victory.
Standout performances include Alessio who, despite a yellow card early on, scores two points with a successful conversion at 68, turning a missed opportunity into a crucial point for I Cigni di Ferro. Lorenzo Taddei’s try in the 50th minute provides a bright moment for the hosts. The unnamed player of I Cigni di Ferro collects five points, all from a try, highlighting his clinical finish.
Key statistics underline Le Rocce Fumanti’s win: 5 tries to 3 for I Cigni di Ferro, 1 successful conversion to 5 failures for Le Rocce, no penalties awarded, and a single yellow card to I Cigni di Ferro. These figures reveal how a handful of missed conversions and an early dismissal kept I Cigni di Ferro from threatening a comeback, while Le Rocce Fumanti’s relentless try‑scoring sealed the victory.