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Cardiff beat Brive but it was a safe knockout game.pdf
- 1. Cardiff beat Brive but it was a safe knockout game Cardiff's place in the last 16 of the European Challenge Cup is secure, but they ended their pool campaign with a 37-24 defeat at the Bridge. The Blue and Blacks will play at home in the next round of the competition, but rugby boss Dai Young will face defeat in south- west France. Rhys Priestland gave Cardiff a 3-0 lead but after that it was a one-sided first half.
- 2. Brive had threatened in the previous 10 minutes but finally broke Cardiff's resistance when ex-Gloucester player Motu Matu headed home from close range for a fine drive. The hosts won the clash, with the impressive winger Said Hirece dominating the contest. Cardiff looked vulnerable as the French outfit got the ball open and a brace from Arthur Bonneval put the French club on the front foot. They won the ball quickly and a good goal from Argentina international Nicolás Sánchez was put into the corner by Mathis Ferte on the left. A brilliant strike from Brive Sanchez in behind the Cardiff defense allowed Kevin Fabien to score the third goal. Sanchez was successful with the conversion which meant Cardiff 17-3 at the interval. Argentina grabbed three more points after the break, but Cardiff weren't ready to throw in the towel just yet. New Wales signing Mason Grady put Cardiff on the front foot with a strong performance. Rice then burst onto the ball, after being brought down by Carew Wales and Teddy Williams.
- 3. After a big key, the ball went wide for James Botham's converted try. A haul of 50/22 from Priestland then put the visitors in a prime attacking position. James Ratty headed the ball through Tomos Williams and Priestland added to the ball with the Wales international. The young lock Williams for Cardiff was in trouble when he was sent down to make direct contact with Brive's striker's head, thus Sanchez sealed another three points for the French club. But Cardiff was not done and when Gradi beat a little less Brive tackle, Jason pulled out the last defender and put Harry through. Priestland wants Cardiff to progress. But Cardiff's hopes of a comeback were dashed when Setareki Bituniyata combined with Setariki Tuicuvu to try for Brive's bonus point.
- 4. England's Wesley Douglas came in the final match of Brive to send the French club into the last 16 of the Challenge Cup and gave Cardiff a lot to think about. Brive: Mathis Ferte; Arthur Bonneval, Setariki Tuicuvu, Setariki Bituniyata, Kevin Fabien; Nicolas Sanchez, Enzo Sanga; Wesley Tapueluelu, Motu Matu'u, Francisco Coria Marchetti, Julien Delannoy, Lucas Paulos, Tewita Ratuwa, Said Hireche (captured), Maraf. Subs: Nathan Fraissenon, Daniel Brennan, Tietie Tuimauga, Oscar Ricksen, Sasha Gue, Le Garbonneau, Enzo Herve, Wesley Douglas. Cardiff: Liam Williams; Aled Summerhill, Mason Grady, Ben Thomas, Jason Harry; Rhys Priestland, Thomas Williams (live); Rhys Carre, Kirby Myhill, Keiron Assiratti, Lopeti Timani, Teddy Williams, James Botham, Ellis Jenkins, James Ratti. Subs: Evan Daniel, Brad Thayer, Will Davies-King, Rory Thornton, Seb Davies, Shane Lewis-Hughes, Lloyd Williams, Jarrod Evans