Benetton 32 - 25 La Rochelle

Full time

18 Jan 2025

Stage: Pool 2 Round 4

Stadio Comunale di Monigo

Benetton Rugby triumphed over Stade Rochelais with a score of 32-25 in a thrilling encounter at Stadio Comunale di Monigo. Early on, Stade's Kerr-Barlow received a yellow card, giving Benetton an advantage which they capitalized on with a try from Cannone. Albornoz's kicking was pivotal as he added multiple penalties and conversions throughout the match. Stade responded with a try from Nowell and later saw Kerr-Barlow score twice, showcasing his resilience. However, despite their efforts, Stade struggled to contain Benetton's dynamic play, especially from Smith and Bernasconi. As the match drew to a close, Benetton's solid defense held firm against Stade's late charges. Ultimately, Benetton secured a well-deserved victory, marking a significant win in their campaign.

Weather

Temperature: 6.5°C (Feels like 4.4°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 7.3 km/h, gusting to 14.4 km/h Humidity: 62% Cloud Cover: 2%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
2'

Yellow Card

Tawera Kerr-Barlow · La Rochelle
2'

Substitution

Leonardo Marin on for Tommaso Menoncello · Benetton
7'

Penalty

Antoine Hastoy · La Rochelle

0 - 3
12'

Penalty

Antoine Hastoy · La Rochelle

0 - 6
12'

Yellow Card Complete

Tawera Kerr-Barlow · La Rochelle
14'

Try

Niccolo Cannone · Benetton

5 - 6
14'

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz · Benetton

7 - 6
22'

Penalty

Tomas Albornoz · Benetton

10 - 6
24'

Try

Jack Nowell · La Rochelle

10 - 11
27'

Substitution

Hoani Bosmorin on for Dillyn Leyds · La Rochelle
39'

Penalty

Rhyno Smith · Benetton

13 - 11
Halftime 13 - 11
Second Half
41'

Penalty

Tomas Albornoz · Benetton

16 - 11
41'

Substitution

Dillyn Leyds on for Hoani Bosmorin · La Rochelle
44'

Try

Tawera Kerr-Barlow · La Rochelle

16 - 16
45'

Conversion

Antoine Hastoy · La Rochelle

16 - 18
49'

Penalty

Rhyno Smith · Benetton

19 - 18
49'

Substitution

Georges-Henri Colombe on for Uini Atonio · La Rochelle
49'

Substitution

Hoani Bosmorin on for Brice Dulin · La Rochelle
49'

Substitution

Federico Ruzza on for Eli Snyman · Benetton
49'

Substitution

Michele Lamaro on for Manuel Zuliani · Benetton
49'

Substitution

Andy Uren on for Alessandro Garbisi · Benetton
49'

Substitution

Bautista Bernasconi on for Siua Maile · Benetton
54'

Try

Tawera Kerr-Barlow · La Rochelle

19 - 23
55'

Conversion

Antoine Hastoy · La Rochelle

19 - 25
55'

Substitution

Giosue Zilocchi on for Simone Ferrari · Benetton
59'

Penalty

Rhyno Smith · Benetton

22 - 25
59'

Substitution

Sebastian Negri on for Alessandro Izekor · Benetton
59'

Substitution

Ultan Dillane on for Kane Douglas · La Rochelle
60'

Yellow Card

Giosue Zilocchi · Benetton
62'

Penalty

Rhyno Smith · Benetton

25 - 25
66'

Try

Bautista Bernasconi · Benetton

30 - 25
67'

Conversion

Rhyno Smith · Benetton

32 - 25
67'

Substitution

Levani Botia on for Thomas Lavault · La Rochelle
67'

Substitution

Matthias Haddad on for Oscar Jegou · La Rochelle
68'

Substitution

Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro on for Thomas Gallo · Benetton
70'

Yellow Card Complete

Giosue Zilocchi · Benetton
Fulltime 32 - 25

Player ratings

Benetton

15 Rhyno Smith 7.9
14 Tommaso Menoncello –
13 Juan Ignacio Brex 6.1
12 Malakai Fekitoa 6.8
11 Matt Gallagher 7.5
10 Tomas Albornoz 6.7
9 Alessandro Garbisi 6.1
1 Thomas Gallo 7.4
2 Siua Maile 7.6
3 Simone Ferrari 6.6
4 Niccolo Cannone 8.2
5 Eli Snyman 7.0
6 Alessandro Izekor 7.3
7 Manuel Zuliani 6.3
8 Lorenzo Cannone 8.3
16 Bautista Bernasconi 6.9
17 Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro 6.3
18 Giosue Zilocchi 4.7
19 Federico Ruzza 6.9
20 Sebastian Negri 7.0
21 Michele Lamaro 6.2
22 Andy Uren 6.2
23 Leonardo Marin 6.6

La Rochelle

15 Brice Dulin 5.8
14 Jack Nowell 7.8
13 Ulupano Seuteni 5.6
12 Jules Favre 5.9
11 Dillyn Leyds 6.9
10 Antoine Hastoy 6.3
9 Tawera Kerr-Barlow 6.5
1 Alexandre Kaddouri 6.3
2 Quentin Lespiaucq 7.1
3 Uini Atonio 5.4
4 Thomas Lavault 7.3
5 Kane Douglas 5.0
6 Paul Boudehent 6.9
7 Oscar Jegou 6.0
8 Gregory Alldritt 7.8
16 Nika Sutidze –
17 Thierry Paiva –
18 Georges-Henri Colombe 6.9
19 Ultan Dillane 5.9
20 Levani Botia 5.9
21 Matthias Haddad 6.1
22 Hoani Bosmorin 6.4
23 Hugo Reus –