Sunday, the RCL (Rugby Carbonne Longages) traveled to Labarthe sur Lèze for the second day of the regional championship 2.
-Reserve team
The Labarthais attack in force from the start of the game and after a missed penalty, succeed in the second 3 to 0. From the 10th minute they do it again with another penalty 6 to 0. The game is balanced and the two teams compete attacks. It was in the 30th minute that Matin Soler escaped, widened the gap and put the locals at fault, Jordan Ruiz scored the penalty 6 to 3. Following a proper attack Jordan Ruiz equalized 6 to 6. It would be the score at the break.
From the start of the second period the locals put pressure on themselves and, in the 42nd minute, made a remarkable attempt 13 to 6. During the following ten minutes, the game was balanced, the two teams chaining attacks and cards raining down. two sides. It is the visitors who put the locals at fault and benefit from a try by Marvin Sablayrolles 13 to 11. Stung, the Labarthais take the game on their own and in the last quarter of an hour succeed in a try 18 to 11 and a penalty 21 to 11 This will be the final score.
-Pennant team
Same scenario as for the reserve team with the conquering locals who succeed in the first minutes of the game with two penalties 3 to 0 and 6 to 0. Throughout the duration of the first period the two teams will successively take the mark on penalty 6 at 3, 9 to 0, 9 to 6 9 to 9. (penalties will be scored by Thomas Castet for the RCL). However, we have the impression that the RCL allows itself to be dominated and does not give all the necessary energy and application. So much so that in the 57th minute the locals crossed the goal in an unstoppable attempt 16 to 9 This will be the score at the break.
The second half will see an undeniable domination of the locals against visitors unrecognizable compared to their performance in the first championship match. From the 47th minute the locals score a try 23 to 9 Thomas Castet reduces the score on a penalty 23 to 12. The game gets tougher and with the push of the pack the RCL benefits from a penalty try 23 to 19. The locals respond with two penalties 26 to 19 then 29 to 19. A scuffle in the 50th minute spoils the game and the RCL receives two red cards. A final penalty won by the locals 32 to 19 gives the final score.
Certainly the Labarthais played in front of their audience but unfortunately the RCL did not give the best of themselves. Let’s hope that they find form and determination when Montreal hosts the Gers on Sunday October 6.
