Alumni Dominates Classic Against Belgrano, Enters Top 4

Alumni has surged into the top four of the URBA Top 14 rugby league after defeating rivals Belgrano 43-36 in a hard-fought classic match. The victory, achieved on Belgrano's home turf, marks a significant milestone for Alumni, propelling them into the championship contention for the first time this season.

This win represents Alumni's seventh victory in their last eight games, showcasing a remarkable turnaround and consistent performance. The team's resurgence is partly attributed to the return of players previously assigned to semi-professional franchises. Despite the strong offensive output, which saw them score 11 tries and 79 points in recent matches, the team acknowledges areas needing improvement, particularly regarding consistency.

Santiago Pernas, a key wing player, highlighted the team's progress, stating, "I believe the team is doing very well, it has many protagonists." He also noted the challenge of "inconsistencies," adding, "We have very good moments and very bad moments, but we are building and that is good." Pernas specifically mentioned the team's indiscipline during Belgrano's comeback attempts as an area for continued work.

Alumni dominated the match in most aspects of play, controlling set pieces and scoring tries through both forward drives and backline movements. While Belgrano had moments of pressure, particularly at the end of each half, they were unable to seriously threaten Alumni's lead. This victory avenges their losses to Belgrano in the previous season and solidifies Alumni's position as a formidable contender in the league.