SIC wins classic against CASI with last-minute try

San Isidro Club (SIC) snatched a thrilling 26-23 victory against rivals CASI in a hard-fought rugby match, with a try in the dying moments sealing the win. The team demonstrated remarkable character and persistence, coming from behind to secure the superclásico title on CASI's home ground.

The decisive try was scored by Tomás Meyrelles, a veteran player for SIC, who has now scored ten tries in the superclásico. The winning score was set up by an extended 32-phase offensive drive that lasted five minutes. This relentless pressure ultimately led to a penalty against CASI for an offside infringement, paving the way for SIC's final push.

Despite persistent inaccuracies throughout the game, SIC's forwards played a pivotal role, embodying the team's fighting spirit. The match was characterized by intense pressure and a focus on forcing opponent errors rather than managing their own game. Both teams prioritized territory, leading to a contest filled with handling errors and a lack of fluency.

The game also saw a red card for SIC's Santos Rubio for a high tackle that took CASI's Jerónimo Solveyra out of the match. Despite playing with 13 men, SIC managed to score through Santos Fernández de Oliveira, highlighting their resilience under pressure. The match, played in thick fog and concluding under stadium lights, was a testament to the enduring rivalry between two of Buenos Aires' most successful rugby clubs.

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These games are decided by details and you always give an extra plus. It wasn't a good afternoon at the lineout, some didn't want to go to the lineout, but I wanted to and I felt it could happen for us. We had guts and didn't back down.