Blagnac secured a decisive victory over Mazamet on Sunday, March 1st, with a final score of 49-28 in a Fédérale 1 match. The win allows the “Caouecs” to position themselves for a strong finish to the season.
The match saw a dominant performance from Blagnac in the second half, overcoming an initial challenge from Mazamet. Six tries were scored by Retegui (3rd, 18th, and 55th minutes), Miguel (5th minute), Krajeski-Castella (47th minute), and Razous (70th minute). Ballester contributed five conversions (4th, 19th, 48th, 56th, and 70th minutes) and three penalties (24th, 39th, and 56th minutes).
Mazamet responded with four tries from Roques (2 tries), Caminati (12th minute), Lartigue (15th minute), and Daville (64th minute). Caminati also added four conversions.
The score progression reflected a fluctuating contest initially, moving from 0-7 to 7-7, 12-7, 12-14, and 12-21 before Blagnac began to assert control, reaching 19-21, 22-21, and ultimately 25-21. The final stretch saw Blagnac extend their lead to 32-21, 35-21, 42-21, 42-28, and finally 49-28.
Blagnac’s lineup included Vernetti, Vidot, Tardieu, Retegui, Razous, Ballester, B. Alary, Pomarède, Krajeski-Castella, Miguel, Azzi, Seleucid, Berdouzi, Onelei, and Flitti. Substitutions were made throughout the match, bringing in Tolofua, F. Alary, M. Ibanez, Fred, Miguel, Jordana, Muliloto, Brun, and Fricou.
Mazamet fielded Promeneur, Sablayrolles, Alran, Caminati, Lartigue, Palchine, Fleury, Roques, Ruiz, Luans, Bond, Maffre, Tavares, Cros, and Nuninger. Their substitutions included Tignères, Giordano, Daville, Vidal, Fabre, Ortensi, Joucla, and De Santamaria.
Krajeski-Castella (8th minute) and Tolofua (75th minute) received yellow cards during the match. Fleury (46th minute) and Caminati (68th minute) were also cautioned.
According to reports, Blagnac initially faced some difficulties with Mazamet’s defensive strategy, particularly an early interception. However, they ultimately demonstrated a strong attacking game, reminiscent of their performance against Céret three weeks prior.