TOP 14 2024/25 – On home turf, RC Vannes narrowly lost to ASM Clermont-Auvergne (19-20). The Bretons remain at the bottom of the ranking, while ASM joins Bayonne at the top of the table.
Clermont is gaining momentum
The red lantern of the championship quickly benefited from numerical superiority in this meeting, after an early yellow card inflicted on Tixeront. The Vannes residents were quick to take advantage, scoring a first try Camou (10e) following a penalty played quickly. After the opening score, the local team made some promising incursions, without being able to materialize them.
Clermontfor his part, waited until the half hour of play to really react. On a judicious 50-22 found by YellowASM will equalize by capitalizing on a well-structured ball carried (10-10, 33e). The Auvergnats then take the lead after the siren, thanks to the boot of Belleau : 10-13 at the break!
Vannes bows narrowly
The locals started the second half at a good pace. Taking advantage of Clermont’s indiscipline, Vannes added two penalties to his tally, thus regaining the advantage. However, Clermont will take back control, since Newsome will score for Clermont, helped by the superb volleyed pass from at work (16-20, 53e).
Shortly after, the Bretons came close to the try which would have restarted the match. Rayasi seemed very close to concluding, but Belleau saved his team by flattening at the last minute in his own goal (56e). The Vannes residents continue to waste precious ammunition, notably by collecting three penalties around the hour mark. They are nevertheless satisfied with a penalty to reduce the gap.
Always with a small point of difference, Clermont wanted to take cover at the end of the game, but the attempt to Fouyssac was canceled for a foul in the ruck (72e). In the final moments of the game, Christophe Urios was able to count on its very good defense to secure a very important away victory, which allowed ASM to move up to fourth place in the standings. The Breton club remains bottom, 7 points behind Stade Français. The return to Pro D2 is getting closer and closer for the promoted…
