In a match full of suspense, Colomiers snatched a victory at the last minute against Provence Rugby (31-30), Thursday evening at the Michel-Bendichou stadium. A penalty from Ugo Seguela in the final minutes offered a spectacular outcome for the locals, in what will remain as one of the most hotly contested matches of the season.
A complicated start for Colomiers
Provence Rugby started the match perfectly. Jimmy Gopperthstill as precise despite his 41 years, opened the scoring from a penalty, before Thomas Sauveterre concludes a great action for a converted try (0-10 in the 10th minute).
The Columérins, stunned, nevertheless found the resources to return. Martin Alonso Munozon a recovered ball, revived his team with a try full of opportunism (8-10, 29th). Just before the break, Anzelo Tuitavuki doubled the lead, offering a precious advantage to Colomiers (15-10). A penalty from Gopperth brought the Provençaux back to two points at the break (15-13).
A real crossover
The second act was even more intense. Joaquin de la Vegaalready decisive in the first half, scored under the poles after a sharp breakthrough from Nu'u (22-16, 49e). More Provence Rugbycarried by a lot of work ahead, responded immediately thanks to Julius Nostadtwho collapsed in force after a maul (22-23, 55th).
In an electric atmosphere, the two teams scored points. Seguelaat the foot, restored the advantage to the locals (28-23, 67th), before Leo Drouetwho came into play, dives into the corner on a beautiful jump pass from Gopperth (28-30, 72nd). At that moment, Provence Rugby believed it had its first away victory of the season.
-A cruel end for the Provençals
But fate decided otherwise. A few minutes from time, the Colomiers pack won a crucial penalty in the scrum. Seguelaicy, passed the three decisive points (31-30, 78th). A hard blow for the Provençaux, who leave with a defensive bonus point but also a lot of frustration.
And now ?
With this victory, Colomiers goes back to the ninth place (29 points), enough to breathe some fresh air after several defeats. For their part, the Provençalsstill fifth (36 points), will have to quickly digest this defeat and prepare for their next trip to Dax.
I grew up in a family where rugby was at all times. I was at the edge of the pitch when Castres beat Pau and joined the elite, I was in the Stade Pierre Antoine facing Gary Whetton when he did his Haka to celebrate the 1993 Brennus and I was always rocked legends of this sport. Now, it is with XV Ovalie that I intend to extend the adventure. #TeamCO
