Anglet fell arms in hand in the Gers, despite everything with the point of the defensive bonus, certainly but surely also the feeling of having come close to a big blow. On his land, Fleurance had the sole objective of winning for…
Anglet fell arms in hand in the Gers, despite everything with the point of the defensive bonus, certainly but surely also the feeling of having come close to a big blow. On home soil, Fleurance had the sole objective of winning to qualify, something that will be acquired in pain against Anglet. The Labourdins find themselves in a very uncomfortable situation, in eleventh place in the standings.
blow for blow
Taking advantage of the wind at kick-off, the local striker Bugeat, on penalty, quickly put his teammates in orbit before, on an attack ball, Dupouy served Calvet for the first Fleurantin try. On his first highlight, Anglet reacted when Pulon, at the foot, found along the sideline Tsouladze who recovered and flattened. On a good scrum exit, Brethous serves author Dupouy who goes to score the second try between the posts. Anglet returned blow for blow since at the exit of a key, the collective work of the forwards will be rewarded by a test in force of Mena. The last word before the break will be for the locals who will take the scrum, instead of the penalty. The strength of the Gers pack will make the difference through Hill, who is packing up solo.
At the break, the locals therefore lead 24-13, enough to see coming… The Fleurantins will especially see Anglet come back little by little, being punished too easily. A penalty from Pulon, then a penalty try for Anglet (70th) and here are the Basques back to 23-24! Fleurance does not tremble and does not crack even if Rourre tries the penalty of the exploit at 60 meters (79th). The strike is too short. The Gersois are relieved when the referee whistles the end of the match. A joy that contrasts, of course, with the disappointment of the English players, who have little to reproach themselves for. There will therefore be a last match to play and win for Anglet in two weeks against Marmande, just to finish on a positive note and keep his place in N2.
