RC Vannes faced Aviron Bayonnais at home during the 12th day of Top 14. Despite good resistance, the Bretons lost with a score of 21-27, scoring two tries against three for their opponents. This result reflects a fierce fight marked by key moments.
A contrasting first half
The match got off to a flying start with a successful penalty by Maxime Lafage in the 4th minute, giving Vannes the first points (3-0). Bayonne quickly responded with a try from Lucas Martin, transformed by Joris Segonds (6-7). The Basques continued with two additional tries from Maqala and Bruni, widening the gap (11-21) despite a try from Paul Surano for Vannes. The first period ended with the visitors taking a significant lead.
A Breton comeback in the second period
The people of Vanne did not give up. Maxime Lafage added a penalty from the restart (14-21), but Segonds calmed the local enthusiasm with two new penalties (14-27). The Bretons continued to push and were rewarded with a try from Patrick Leafa in the 80th minute, converted by Lafage. Despite this late reaction, the Bretons failed to close the gap.
Indiscipline and decisive moments between Vannes and Bayonne
Bayonne's indiscipline marked the match, with two yellow cards (Tuilagi and Capilla). However, their solid defense and Vannes errors in the winning phases allowed Bayonne to maintain the advantage. The efforts of the Bretons, particularly in scrums and on carried balls, were not enough to reverse the situation.
To summarize
Bayonne won against Vannes in a competitive match where the locals showed good intentions, but lacked precision in key moments. With this result, Bayonne consolidates its position in the ranking, while Vannes will have to learn lessons for the next rounds.
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