Carcassonne - FCG: 16-12
The " Rouge & Bleu " wanted to get their first away win this Friday in Carcassonne. Unfortunately, they will have to settle for a defensive bonus point (16-12).
Rather dominating in the first half, despite the headwind, the Grenoble players were nevertheless struggling to be dangerous, particularly because of a failing touch and an alternative scrum. Symbols of these weaknesses, the last 5 minutes of this first half. Penalty obtained by the " Rouge & Bleu " in the opposing camp, they chose to go to the sideline. On this one they lose the ball, but benefit from a new throw on their 40. They lose the ball again on the next touchdown, the ball comes back to them, but an Isèrois player commits an en-avant. On the following scrum, the Carcassonne forwards get a penalty. Lucas Méret will pass the ball to allow the locals to come back with a 3 points lead in the locker room (9-6, 39').
The second half starts badly for the FCG which concedes a try scored by Landman, who crosses the Grenoble players' defense (16-6, 43'). The Grenoble players come back to the score by Jonathan Bousquet, on two penalties (16-12, 61'). But they will not take advantage of their numerical superiority (between the 60th and the 70th minute) to come back in front. There also, the Isèrois will not have been able to concretize a touch at 5...
With this defeat, the FCG remains stuck in the soft belly of Pro D2. The " Rouge & Bleu " will host Provence Rugby next Friday at the Stade des Alpes.
Carcassonne - FCG : 16-12
Pénalités : Jonathan Bousquet
Auteur : FCG Rugby