Black Lion 13 - 24 Montpellier

Full time

06 Dec 2025

Stage: Pool 1 Round 1

Avchala Stadium

Montpellier secured a 24-13 victory against Black Lion in the Challenge Cup. The home side started strong with a penalty and a try from Tabutsadze, converted by Tsirekidze, taking an early lead. However, Montpellier responded effectively after halftime with a try from Uelese, followed by Tolofua's effort, flipping the momentum. A penalty try awarded to Montpellier further extended their advantage, while Black Lion's Mamamtavrishvili received a yellow card at a crucial moment. Cadot's late try kept Montpellier's lead secure, showcasing their resilience. Tsirekidze's kicking game was commendable, but it was Montpellier's physicality and tactical play that ultimately sealed the win. The match highlighted Montpellier's depth and strategic approach in challenging conditions.

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Where to watch in: France

Weather

Temperature: 6.2°C (Feels like 6.8°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 2.2 km/h, gusting to 6.3 km/h Humidity: 75% Cloud Cover: 58%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
8'

Penalty

Luka Tsirekidze · Black Lion

3 - 0
12'

Try

Akaki Tabutsadze · Black Lion

8 - 0
13'

Conversion

Luka Tsirekidze · Black Lion

10 - 0
32'

Penalty

Luka Tsirekidze · Black Lion

13 - 0
40'

Substitution

Bastien Chalureau on for Nils Punti · Montpellier
40'

Substitution

Christopher Tolofua on for Mohamed Haouas · Montpellier
40'

Substitution

Lennox Anyanwu on for Madosh Tambwe · Montpellier
Halftime 13 - 0
Second Half
41'

Try

Jordan Uelese · Montpellier

13 - 5
45'

Substitution

Alexis Bernadet on for Tom Baraer · Montpellier
48'

Try

Christopher Tolofua · Montpellier

13 - 10
49'

Conversion

Stuart Hogg · Montpellier

13 - 12
54'

Substitution

Nika Abuladze on for Valentin Welsch · Montpellier
55'

Substitution

Shalva Mamukashvili on for Irakli Kvatadze · Black Lion
55'

Substitution

Vasil Kakovin on for Nikoloz Khatiashvili · Black Lion
55'

Substitution

Lasha Tsikhistavi on for Giorgi Sinauridze · Black Lion
58'

Substitution

Thomas Vincent on for Justo Piccardo · Montpellier
59'

Substitution

Ricky Riccitelli on for Matthieu Uhila · Montpellier
62'

Substitution

Giorgi Chkhartishvili on for Kakhaber Darbaidze · Black Lion
65'

Penalty Try

No Player · Montpellier

13 - 19
65'

Yellow Card

Sandro Mamamtavrishvili · Black Lion
65'

Substitution

Giorgi Nikoladze on for Demur Epremidze · Black Lion
66'

Substitution

Djibril Sissako on for Jordan Uelese · Montpellier
70'

Substitution

Giorgi Spanderashvili on for Shalva Aptsiauri · Black Lion
71'

Try

Auguste Cadot · Montpellier

13 - 24
75'

Substitution

Giorgi Kervalishvili on for Giorgi Tsutskiridze · Black Lion
75'

Yellow Card Complete

Sandro Mamamtavrishvili · Black Lion
Fulltime 13 - 24

Player ratings

Black Lion

15 Luka Takaishvili 6.3
14 Akaki Tabutsadze 6.7
13 Demur Tapladze 5.9
12 Tornike Kakhoidze 5.9
11 Shalva Aptsiauri 5.9
10 Luka Tsirekidze 7.0
9 Tengiz Peranidze 6.1
1 Nikoloz Khatiashvili 5.5
2 Irakli Kvatadze 6.6
3 Kakhaber Darbaidze 6.2
4 Mikheil Babunashvili 6.4
5 Demur Epremidze 6.3
6 Sandro Mamamtavrishvili 4.4
7 Giorgi Tsutskiridze 6.3
8 Giorgi Sinauridze 7.0
16 Shalva Mamukashvili 6.0
17 Vasil Kakovin 6.4
18 Giorgi Chkhartishvili 5.9
19 Giorgi Nikoladze 5.9
20 Giorgi Kervalishvili –
21 Lasha Tsikhistavi 6.0
22 Giorgi Spanderashvili 6.0
23 Sandro Todua –

Montpellier

15 Thomas Darmon 7.1
14 Madosh Tambwe 6.3
13 Auguste Cadot 7.3
12 Justo Piccardo 7.5
11 Donovan Taofifenua 6.2
10 Stuart Hogg 7.3
9 Tom Baraer 5.8
1 Valentin Welsch 5.7
2 Jordan Uelese 8.4
3 Mohamed Haouas 5.7
4 Florian Verhaeghe 7.0
5 Nils Punti 6.0
6 Matthieu Uhila 7.2
7 Marco Tauleigne 7.1
8 Alexander Masibaka 7.3
16 Ricky Riccitelli 6.3
17 Nika Abuladze 6.7
18 Christopher Tolofua 7.1
19 Bastien Chalureau 6.3
20 Djibril Sissako 6.4
21 Alexis Bernadet 6.9
22 Thomas Vincent 6.4
23 Lennox Anyanwu 6.3