Benetton
38 - 35
Caerdydd
04 Ebr 2026
Stage: R16 Round 5
Stadio Comunale di Monigo
Benetton Rugby secured a narrow 38-35 victory over Cardiff Rugby in a thrilling Challenge Cup encounter. The home side started strong with Tommaso Menoncello scoring an early try, followed by Jacob Umaga adding two tries and multiple conversions, showcasing his exceptional kicking skills. Cardiff fought back with efforts from Liam Belcher and Jacob Beetham, but Benetton maintained their lead. Just before halftime, Alun Lawrence's try brought Cardiff closer, leaving the score at 28-21. In the second half, Menoncello scored again, but Cardiff quickly responded with Beetham's second try. A yellow card for Umaga briefly hampered Benetton, allowing Cardiff to close the gap further. In a nail-biting finish, Benetton held on to their slim lead, ultimately claiming the win in a match filled with exciting moments and standout performances.
Tywydd
Tymheredd: 18.5°C (Tymheredd o'r fod 18.0°C) Amodau: MostlyClear Gwynt: 10.8 km/h, gusting to 20.0 km/h Lleithder: 43% Cwmwl: 34%
Uchafbwyntiau
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 0' try Tommaso Menoncello
- 0' conversion Jacob Umaga
- 2' try Jacob Umaga
- 3' conversion Jacob Umaga
- 8' try Liam Belcher
- 9' conversion Callum Sheedy
- 12' try Thomas Gallo
- 12' conversion Jacob Umaga
- 13' try Jacob Umaga
- 14' conversion Jacob Umaga
- 21' try Jacob Beetham
- 22' conversion Callum Sheedy
- 28' try Onisi Ratave
- 39' try Alun Lawrence
- 40' conversion Callum Sheedy
- 40' substitution Ed Byrne
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 41' try Tommaso Menoncello
- 44' try Ellis Bevan
- 45' conversion Callum Sheedy
- 45' yellow_card Jacob Umaga
- 49' substitution Elijah Evans
- 50' substitution Bautista Bernasconi
- 53' try Jacob Beetham
- 54' conversion Callum Sheedy
- 54' substitution Giosue Zilocchi
- 54' substitution Federico Ruzza
- 55' yellow_card_complete Jacob Umaga
- 58' substitution Liam Belcher
- 58' substitution Keiron Assiratti
- 58' substitution Evan Rees
- 58' substitution Thomas Gallo
- 62' substitution Ioan Lloyd
- 66' substitution Ellis Bevan
- 66' substitution Andy Uren
- 66' substitution Tommaso Menoncello
- 70' substitution Dan Thomas
- 72' substitution Lorenzo Cannone
- 80' full_time