Trailing until the 76th minute, the Clermontois managed to overthrow Toulon in the Michelin thanks to the foot of Benjamin Urdapilleta. Final victory with a score of 19-18 for ASM. The RCT must be satisfied with the defensive bonus point.
In addition to the still tenacious history between the two clubs, this duel was a possibility for both to further anchor their start to the season at the top of the ranking. The ASM, to get back into the game and correct the situation after Perpignan, the RCT with the aim of regaining the throne of the championship. The tactical aspect will clearly take over the first act. The Varois excel in the game of occupation with Baptiste Serin as the conductor of his team. The RCT captain opened the scoring after a quarter of an hour of play, as a reward (0-3, 15th). Immediate response from Urdapilleta against the posts for the immediate response and a poorly managed dismissal by the visitors (3-3, 17th). While Darricarrere missed the try by a whisker following a ball that was not flattened near the line, Toulon dictated its pace.
More reactive on the ground, much more precise in conservation, Pierre Mignoni’s men compiled the points. Serin added two penalties (3-9, 29th) with a meticulously recited roadmap. In the pouring rain that fell at Marcel-Michelin, the duel offered logical waste in the game. Urdapilleta, however, reduced the gap with a new penalty (6-9, 32nd). The mano a mano is installed, especially as Serin, on a distant kick, adjusted three new points (6-12, 38th). Just before the break, Mr. Marbot lost his patience and sent Akhaladze and Setiano on for 10 minutes and unstable scrums. The Argentine opener of ASM, sticking to the score with yet another converted penalty and giving a narrow score at the break and full of uncertainty (9-12, 40th).
Clermont’s desire in the final sprint
And to be honest, the Toulonnais were more correct than ever. Sovereign over most sectors, the Varois systematically put the locals on the back burner. Serin, as a boss, adjusted the posts with as much precision as ever, and gave a certain scope to his team (9-18, 56th). Clermont was jostled, without real inspiration in the face of the woven canvas. But a flash from Delguy broke the monotony of a delicate offshore game, with a realization full of conviction (16-18, 65th). The match was restarted and Marcel-Michelin was exultant. The ASM won a few collisions, regaining progress. Toulon is sanctioned several times. The striker Urdapilleta on the edge of the touchline, offered success with a flawless foot (19-18, 77th).
The Asemists still remain masters at home by dictating their tempo in the last quarter of an hour. Accustomed to more extensive and consistent performances, the Auvergnats fulfilled this new mission in front of their supporters even though they were manhandled during a long hour of play. Next trip to Toulouse to observe if the reaction seen ensures a certain continuity.
The Varois were unable to reverse the course of things away from their bases this time. While a strong dynamic was set in motion with three consecutive successes, the Rade players ended up giving in. Large dominators for a long time in strategy and appearance, Pierre Mignoni’s men leave with the defensive bonus which should not hide a certain bitterness before the next trip to Racing 92.
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