Elite 1 – Avignon bends Villeneuve at the end of the match – Rugby à XIII
Villeneuve, exempted on the first day, started his season at home against Avignon on the second day of Elite 1.
Despite a start to the match rather to the advantage of the Villeneuvois, the Bisons are the first to open the scoring on a penalty from Olivier Arnaud in the quarter of an hour of play. A short-lived advantage since in the following minutes, Gavin Marguerite on a classic attack marks the first try of his. Completely from the sidelines, captain Thomas Lasvenes made a success of the conversion, 6-2.
At the half-hour mark, Fabien Julien mystifies the defense with a fake pass to serve on a plateau Jack Payne arrived in support. The Australian scrum-half just has to dive under the posts to allow his team to take the lead thanks to the transformation of Olivier Arnaud.
Despite several opportunities on both sides, half-time is whistled by Mr. Poumes on the score of 8 to 6 in favor of the players of Renaud Guigue.
Villeneuve passes in front, Avignon finished better
Undoubtedly galvanized by the speech during the lemon break, the Leopards did not take long to take control thanks to a realization by Hamza Bachoukh at the end of the line. Once again from the sidelines, Thomas Lasvenes is responsible for transforming the test, 12-8.
As the last ten minutes approach, the two teams are tied after the try from Baptiste Avis following a release from Joris Bissière and a pass from Romain Pourret. The transformation is unsuccessful, 12 everywhere.
Author of a decisive pass in the first act, Fabien Jullien turns into a scorer by starting behind the down near the opposing line to give his team a six point advantage. And soon a definitive advantage of seven points thanks to the drop signed Rémi Andreu. Avignon more decisive on its opportunities to mark the part of its first trip with a success on the score of 19 to 12, the Villeneuvois will be satisfied with the point of bonusensif.
Victory 🎉
Bison win out in Villeneuve 🔥
Appointment next Sunday at the house for the reception of saint esteve XIII Catalan 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/lIz3CSDkpB
– SO Avignon XIII (@SOAXIII) October 30, 2021