Rain, lots of tension, too many mistakes and almost no momentum. Sorry for those who wanted to finish wrapping the gifts in front of a comforting spectacle, but it was an old-fashioned Paris region derby on the program on Saturday afternoon to launch the 12th day of Top 14. And in this little game that was not very exciting, Stade Français came out extremely narrowly, snatching a draw in stoppage time.
So that there is no doubt about the content of this clash between neighbors, the first period quickly put everyone in the mood. A yellow card on each side, a clash to further increase the tension from the sixth minute in the Parisian 22 meters, and a try on each side initiated by a ball carried on a touch (Hughes in the 7th for Racing 92, penalty try in the 27th for Stade Français).
Fickou hurts his former club
Slower to enter the match but narrowly in the lead at the break (10-8), Stade Français collapsed in the middle of the second half after a new yellow card on each side for a vigorous altercation between Romain Briatte and Jonny Hill (44th). In the tough, Paris first found the resources to resist the assaults of the Racingmen, saving two balls in its in-goal (50th, 52nd), before giving in to a try from its former star Gaël Fickou, established on the wing, ridiculed by Jean-Bouin after his try (58th) scored on a good service from his opener Ugo Seunes.
Returning within penalty range thanks to the foot of Louis Carbonel (13-15, 61st), Stade Français did not benefit from the momentum of the improbable ola launched by its supporters, undoubtedly more to warm up than to thank for the quality of the show. Inside, Paul Gustard’s men were pierced by a new try from a winger served by Seunes, Hulleu this time (69th).
So, finished? And no. In a very poorly negotiated end to the match, with a new yellow card for Joey Manu for a dangerous tackle on Léo Barré (77th), Racing 92 left a final ammunition to the Parisians, yet often next to their home pumps.
And, in force, the pillar Giorgi Melikidze pulled away for a try in stoppage time (80th + 5), transformed by Louis Carbonel. A draw, also too often in its content.
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