Hanging on for a long time, UBB finally broke away to win against Ulster (19-40). Behind at the break, the Bordelais were able to accelerate at the end of the match to move in front and even pocket an essential offensive bonus point in this competition.
Bordeaux-Bègles managed to beat Ulster on the second day of the Champions Cup. Final victory 40 to 19 for UBB. The Girondins were very effective in attack in the second half.
The UBB struck hard from the start with a strong attempt from Tatafu transformed by Carbery (7-0). But Ulster reacted quickly, taking advantage of a recovery from McCloskey to send Izuchukwu to the test, followed by a brilliant feint from Timoney to take the advantage (14-7). The Girondins got back together thanks to a penalty try caused by a collapsed maul (14-14).
Costly indiscipline
The first half was marked by Bordeaux's indiscipline, with three yellow cards: Gazzotti for antiplay, Poirot for offside, and Moefana for a dangerous tackle. Reduced to 13 against 15 at the end of the period, the Bordelais suffered the Irish attacks without managing to calm the game down.
Ulster takes the lead
Taking advantage of its numerical superiority, Ulster concluded the half with a try from Kok, served by McCloskey after a good collective sequence. Doak missed the conversion, but the Irish returned to the locker room with a slight advantage (19-14).
After a complicated first period, Bordeaux-Bègles found a second wind upon returning from the locker room. Penaud, very active, energized the Gironde offensives. After several phases in the Irish 22 meters, the winger was rewarded with a corner try, converted by Carbery, giving UBB the advantage for the first time in the match (19-21).
A second wind for the UBB
The UBB then continued the dominant sequences, exploiting the spaces left by the overwhelmed Irish. Penaud, again, initiated a spectacular action concluded by Petti. Then, Bielle-Biarrey overtook the Irish defense to seal the offensive bonus try, transformed by Garcia (19-35).
A controlled end to the match
Despite a final burst of pride from Ulster, the Girondins continued to dominate the debates. At the end of the match, Boniface scored a final try after a succession of pick and gos. With this improved victory (19-40), Bordeaux-Bègles takes a serious option for qualification by rising to the head of its group and leaves Northern Ireland with a successful collective performance.
