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Rugby classic decided by last-second try as SIC edges CASI
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Rugby classic decided by last-second try as SIC edges CASI

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • SIC defeated archrival CASI 26-23 in a dramatic rugby match decided by a last-minute try.
  • The victory came after SIC patiently executed a play following a scrum, with Tomás Meyrelles scoring the decisive try.
  • The match was part of the 11th round of the URBA Top 14 rugby tournament, which also saw other top teams like Hindú and Newman secure wins.

San Isidro Club (SIC) secured a dramatic 26-23 victory over their fierce rivals CASI in a nail-biting encounter at the iconic "La Catedral" stadium. The decisive moment came in the final seconds of the match, with Tomás Meyrelles scoring a try that sealed the win for SIC.

The winning play began with SIC gaining possession from a scrum. They meticulously worked the ball for five minutes, demonstrating exceptional patience and execution. Meyrelles' try, converted by Agustín Sascaro, broke a 23-23 tie, giving SIC a one-point lead just as the clock ran out.

This victory marks another significant achievement for Meyrelles, who has a history of scoring crucial tries against CASI. The match was a hard-fought contest, with SIC facing territorial pressure and disciplinary issues, including a 20-minute expulsion for Santos Rubio and yellow cards for Benjamín Chiappe and Manuel Curuchaga. Despite the challenges, SIC's resilience and strategic play ultimately prevailed.

Elsewhere in the URBA Top 14, league leaders Hindú narrowly defeated La Plata 38-29, while second-placed Newman comfortably beat Los Tilos 41-11. Alumni continued their strong form with a 38-23 win over Rosario, and Belgrano engaged in the highest-scoring match of the round, defeating CUBA 41-36.

Durante cinco minutos exactos el cuadro tricolor no perdió la pelota. Ni un knock-on, ni un mal pase.

— Article TextHighlighting SIC's patient and error-free play leading to the try.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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