Toulouse overthrow Sale Sharks in second half to advance to Round of 16
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The meeting of this 3rd day of the Champions Cup between Toulouse and Sale Sharks was hotly contested and every centimeter of pitch was fiercely defended by the players present at the AJ Bell Stadium. After a first period dominated by the English, it was in the second period that Ugo Mola’s men showed their efficiency, well helped by a team reduced to 14, to win and validate a third victory in as many games. .
Indeed, visitors from Haut-Garonne relied for 70 minutes on the boot of their international striker, Melvyn Jaminet (17 points), then on the power of their forwards, Emmanuel Meafou and Guillaume Cramont, both authors of a try at the end of the match.
On the home side, only hooker Akker Van der Merwe stood out in the first half with a strong try after a good touch and an effective exit from a penetrating group.
Beyond this victory acquired in the last minutes of the match, Stade Toulousain validated its ticket for the knockout stages of the Champions Cup.
Sale sharks – Toulouse stadium : 5-27
𝗙𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗨 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 🏁🔥
The Rouge et Noir defeat the Sharks with a score of 27 to 3! 💪#SHARKSST pic.twitter.com/nJCbP3cpyd
– Stade Toulousain (@StadeToulousain) January 14, 2023
Congratulations to Emanuel #Meafou designated Star of the Match of this #J3 of @Champions Cup ! #SHARKSST pic.twitter.com/D67ZCECal1
– Stade Toulousain (@StadeToulousain) January 14, 2023
to summarize
Stade Toulousain were able to turn their backs in the first period to regain control of the match in the second half. Two tries from Emmanuel Meafou and Guillaume Cramont tipped the match to allow his team to win at AJ Bell Stadium.