against Toulouse, the UBB did not go the distance in a breathless final (25-26)
In an incandescent Chaban Delmas stadium, full as an egg and in a supercharged atmosphere with 32,335 spectators, the closing match of this first day of Top 14 was expected… It kept its promises. Game, fight, a breathless final and a hell of a showcase for the Top 14. In the end, it was Toulouse who won (25-26), but it was the two teams that made a hell of a copy of the time to launch the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
A first act for the UBB
From the start of the game, Toulouse took the lead thanks to the foot of Ramos (0-9). After a first quarter of an hour of observation, the players of Christophe Urios around a pack in unison won the fight and increased in power on the game launches. More conquering, the Bordelais remained solid on their bases and release over the minutes. It is thus around the three-quarter line to make the game speak.
The Tambwe show
It was ultimately Lamerat who scored the first try of the game. What totally free the players of the UBB who are still gaining momentum. Around a pair of center Lamerat – Moefana which densifies the heart of the game, the spaces open up. Summer recruit, the Tambwe winger multiplies the situations on his side and signs a double in five minutes (28th, 33rd). At the foot, the former Toulouse Holmes improved. At the break, the Unionists are in the lead (22-9).
The life-saving Toulouse bench
Upon returning from the locker room, the Toulouse hinge Ntamack-Dupont, shy in the first act, rebels. The UBB is more undisciplined, the spaces open up which benefits Toulouse. After folding without breaking, the Bordelo-Béglais can no longer contain the assaults of the champion of France and Europe 2021. Lebel (56th) then Ntamack (59th) completely revive the Toulouse who regain the advantage (22-23) . The UBB regains the hair of the beast, benefits from a penalty which benefits Jalibert. UBB regains the lead (25-23). In this mano to mano, Toulouse regains the advantage thanks to a penalty from Jaminet, who signs a remarkable entry in place of Ramos at the back (25-26).
Foot chess is expensive
Led, Union Bordeaux-Bègles resumed its domination, carried by the public of Chaban Delmas in this gala match. Toulouse falls back into its crossings, makes a mistake, but the UBB fails to convert by signing a very sad 0 out of 4 during the last 4 breakdowns with three failures for Jalibert then one for Lucu. Despite the red card received by Placines on the Toulouse side, the UBB did not manage to snatch success at the end of the match despite a final possession. Next match for the Unionists, on the lawn of the French champion Montpellier next Saturday (9:05 p.m.).
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