Osaka vs. Hokkaido Rugby – Kansai League 2024

The fourth game was blessed with perfect conditions throughout the day, and the game between Osaka Public University, making their seventh appearance in two years, and Hokkaido University, making their 36th appearance for the first time in two years, started with a kickoff for Osaka Public University.

From the reception immediately after that, Hokkaido University was unable to regain much ground.
Osaka Public University aggressively attacked from midfield, but Hokkaido University responded calmly. When we get a penalty, we look for chances in midfield.

Osaka Public University will take advantage of Hokkaido University’s momentary mistake and advance significantly in the region. There were 5 meters left before the try, but Hokkaido University’s tenacious defense did not allow them to score.
Both sides showed off their solid offense and defense, and the clock ticked by. Hokkaido University has a slight advantage in scrum.
Osaka Public University moved the ball greatly from their inferior scrum and looked for opportunities to advance.
Still, Hokkaido University moved forward with the advantage of penalties and gained the starting point for another scrum in front of the opponent’s goal.
In the 19th minute of the first half, Hokkaido University deployed their BK and moved forward. At the endSH⑨Ryoya Kikuchiscored a try into the right corner, giving them a 5-0 lead.

On the other hand, Osaka Public University’s kicks from midfield were successful and they were able to start a lineout within 22 meters of the opponent’s half.
After that, they got a penalty from in front of the opponent’s goal and tried to attack quickly, but they were unable to take advantage of the chance due to a pile-up.
Osaka Public University, patiently waiting for an opportunity, once again received a lineout within 22 meters of the opponent’s half.
On the other hand, Hokkaido UniversityCTB⑫Tetsuji KobayashiHe stole the ball with a tackle with all his might. It also increases team morale. Riding the momentum, Hokkaido University made a series of powerful attacks in the 36th minute of the first half, and in the endFB⑮Tatsuki Tanakaran and made a try to the right center, increasing the lead to 10-0.
Osaka Public University wanted to score some points in the first half, but Hokkaido University responded with high concentration. The first half ended just like that.

Immediately after the restart in the second half, Osaka Public University had a chance. Although Hokkaido University attempted to score a try with attacks and kick passes from their forwards in front of the goal, Hokkaido University’s solid defense cut them to pieces and pushed the region back to midfield.
Then, in the 5th minute of the second half, Hokkaido University won the ball from midfield and moved forward with a brilliant passing movement. At the endSH⑨Kikuchimade a try into the right corner, extending the lead to 15-0.
Then, 11 minutes into the second half, Hokkaido UniversityPR③Tagami MasaruShort kick when it crosses over. The ball landed perfectly in his chest and he gave it a try. The conversion was successful and the score was 22-0, and the momentum continued.

After that, Osaka Public University dominated the game in the midfield. They continued to attack and looked for opportunities, but were forced to switch to kicks.
They successfully completed the kick at 50:22 and advanced to the opponent’s 22m, but a series of small mistakes prevented them from scoring.
Hokkaido University, on the other hand, calmly regained control after receiving a penalty in the midfield.
In the 35th minute of the second half, Osaka Public University made repeated attacks with their forwards from lineout mauls and headed towards the goal. At the endHO⑯Naoya Ikedatried to screw it into the center of the front of the goal. The conversion was successful, making it 7-22.
Riding the momentum, Osaka Public University once again advanced in front of the goal in the 39th minute of the second half.HO⑯Ikedagot a try and caught up to 12-22.
Hokkaido University wanted to win in a good way, but in the 41st minute of the second half,FB⑮Tanakaran and tried. The conversion was successful and the score was 29-12, giving them a ticket to the second round.

(Written by Issei Shinano)

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