Italy
20 - 17
Georgia
17 Nov 2024
Stage: Regular Season Round 1
Stadio Luigi Ferraris
Italy secured a narrow 20-17 victory against Georgia at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Paolo Garbisi was instrumental for the home side, scoring two penalties and converting a crucial try by Alessandro Fusco. Georgia took an early lead with a try from Aka Tabutsadze, successfully converted by Luka Matkava. However, Italy responded with a penalty try after Tabutsadze received a yellow card, turning the momentum in their favor. Vasil Lobzhanidze's try for Georgia kept the pressure on Italy, but they managed to hold on in the final moments. The substitutions made by both teams added fresh energy, yet Italy's defense remained resolute. This victory marked an important win for Italy as they continue to build momentum in international rugby.
Weather
Temperature: 16.4°C (Feels like 16.5°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 9.1 km/h, gusting to 23.6 km/h Humidity: 69% Cloud Cover: 44%
Highlights
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 2' substitution Michele Lamaro
- 21' penalty Paolo Garbisi
- 22' try Aka Tabutsadze
- 23' conversion Luka Matkava
- 30' penalty Paolo Garbisi
- 31' drop_goal_miss Luka Matkava
- 32' penalty Luka Matkava
- 36' try Vasil Lobzhanidze
- 37' conversion Luka Matkava
- 37' substitution Jacopo Trulla
- 40' substitution Leonardo Marin
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 51' substitution Irakli Aptsiauri
- 52' yellow_card Aka Tabutsadze
- 52' penalty_try No Player
- 53' substitution Danilo Fischetti
- 53' substitution Giacomo Nicotera
- 53' substitution Simone Ferrari
- 53' substitution Vasil Lobzhanidze
- 56' substitution Giorgi Javakhia
- 56' substitution Nika Abuladze
- 60' substitution Tommaso Menoncello
- 60' substitution Niccolo Cannone
- 60' substitution Alessandro Garbisi
- 62' try Alessandro Fusco
- 62' yellow_card_complete Aka Tabutsadze
- 63' conversion Paolo Garbisi
- 68' substitution Giulio Bertaccini
- 69' substitution Giorgi Tsutskiridze
- 69' substitution Sandro Todua
- 80' full_time