Black Lion Black Lion 22 - 19 Vannes Vannes

● full_time 80 minutes

07 Dec 2024

EPCR Challenge Cup

Stage: Pool 3 Round 1

Mikheil Meskhi Stadium

Head to Head

Black Lion triumphed over RC Vannes with a final score of 22-19 in a closely contested match at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium. Luka Matkava opened the scoring for the home side with a penalty, but Vannes quickly responded with a try from Stephen Varney, converted by Thibault Debaes. Matkava scored twice more from the tee before Aka Tabutsadze crossed for a try right before halftime, giving Black Lion a 13-10 lead at the break. The second half saw Debaes and Matkava trading penalties, but it was Matkava's consistent kicking that kept Black Lion in front. A late penalty from Matkava sealed the victory, despite a spirited effort from Vannes, who scored a late penalty through Cotarmanac'h. The game showcased strong defensive displays and tactical kicking from both sides. Ultimately, Black Lion's discipline and home advantage secured them the narrow win.

Weather

Temperature: 6.2°C (Feels like 6.3°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 5.3 km/h, gusting to 11.3 km/h Humidity: 69% Cloud Cover: 27%

Highlights

Events

  • 0' kickoff
  • 6' penalty Luka Matkava
  • 18' try Stephen Varney
  • 19' conversion Thibault Debaes
  • 29' penalty Luka Matkava
  • 39' try Aka Tabutsadze
  • 40' conversion Luka Matkava
  • 40' half_time
  • 40' second_half
  • 45' penalty Thibault Debaes
  • 49' penalty Thibault Debaes
  • 50' substitution Ioane Metreveli
  • 50' substitution Vasil Kakovin
  • 50' substitution Giorgi Chkhartishvili
  • 52' penalty Luka Matkava
  • 55' penalty Thibault Debaes
  • 55' substitution Hugo Djehi
  • 55' substitution Christiaan van der Merwe
  • 55' substitution Jean-Maurice Decubber
  • 56' substitution Alex Arrate
  • 56' substitution Shalva Mamukashvili
  • 57' substitution Lado Chachanidze
  • 60' substitution Pat Leafa
  • 64' substitution Sandro Mamamtavrishvili
  • 66' penalty Luka Matkava
  • 66' substitution Timothe Mezou
  • 66' substitution Thibault Debaes
  • 66' substitution Simon Bourgeois
  • 70' penalty Jean Cotarmanac'h
  • 75' penalty Luka Matkava
  • 80' full_time