Cloudy skies loom over the pitch as Les Carabins de Feu take on Les Griffes d'Acier in a tightly contested encounter that lives up to the hype.
In the first half, Les Carabins de Feu explode ahead with a quick try by Thibault Lefèvre in the 4th minute, but a failed conversion keeps the score at 5-0. They add another try at minute 7, this time converted cleanly at minute 8 to lead 12-0. Gavroche adds a third try at minute 9, yet the conversion attempt fails, leaving the score 12-5. Les Griffes d'Acier finally break through at minute 20 with a try, but a missed conversion leaves them at 12-10. A yellow card for Les Griffes d'Acier at minute 12 and a red card for Les Carabins de Feu at minute 18 dramatically shift the half‑time atmosphere, but the hosts manage to close the gap, sealing the half with a conversion at minute 15 for a 20-10 edge.
First‑half tally: Les Carabins de Feu 20 points (5 tries, 2 conversions, 3 missed conversions), Les Griffes d'Acier 10 points (2 tries, 1 conversion, 2 missed conversions). Cards: Les Carabins de Feu one red, Les Griffes d'Acier one yellow.
The second half sees Les Griffes d'Acier fight back, scoring at minute 42, converting at minute 43 to pull within 20-15. They strike again at minute 45, but a failed conversion drops the score to 20-18. A fourth try at minute 53 sees Les Griffes d'Acier add two points on the board, bringing them to 20-24. Les Carabins de Feu respond with a quick try at minute 55 by player 18, but the subsequent conversion attempt by player 19 fails, cementing the final 29-24 victory.
Second‑half rundown: Les Carabins de Feu add 9 points (1 try, 1 missed conversion), Les Griffes d'Acier rack up 14 points (3 tries, 2 conversions, 1 missed conversion). No additional cards.
Standout performers include Thibault Lefèvre, who opens the scoring, and Gavroche, who delivers a decisive late try. Player 18's quick try in the final minute proves pivotal, while Les Griffes d'Acier’s consistent tries keep the game within reach until the end.
Data summary: Final score 29-24 in favor of Les Carabins de Feu. Five tries to four, with Les Carabins de Feu converting two of them. Les Carabins de Feu’s red card at minute 18 did not halt their momentum, while Les Griffes d'Acier’s yellow card at minute 12 slightly weakened their defense. The narrow 5‑point margin reflects how close the contest was, with key conversions and discipline turning the tide in favor of Les Carabins de Feu.