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Benetton

41 - 19

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Connacht

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alessandro Izekor bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Manuel Zuliani bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

77'

Penalty Goal

Jacob Umaga kicks the penalty.

75'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alessandro Garbisi getting some game time.

73'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tommaso Menoncello being replaced.

73'

Yellow Card

Conor Oliver (Connacht Rugby) is shown a yellow card

71'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Alessandro Izekor coming on.

68'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Michele Lamaro coming off.

68'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Riccardo Favretto coming on.

68'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Niccolo Cannone coming off.

68'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Thomas Gallo coming on.

68'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro coming off.

68'

Benetton Rugby sub Tomas Albornoz comes onto the field.

62'

Edoardo Padovani departs for Benetton Rugby.

62'

Jacob Umaga curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

62'

Try

The kick through from Benetton Rugby has allowed Federico Ruzza to touch down.

61'

Spellbinding play by Marcus Watson is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Federico Ruzza goes through the gap.

60'

Filippo Alongi comes on for Benetton Rugby.

57'

Tiziano Pasquali leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Cathal Forde kicks the conversion.

57'

Kieran Marmion comes on for Connacht Rugby.

57'

Caolin Blade leaves the field.

57'

Manuel Zuliani comes on for Benetton Rugby.

56'

Henry Time-Stowers leaves the field.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop John Porch from scoring as they record the try for Connacht Rugby.

56'

What a run here by John Porch as they get over the gainline!

56'

Caolin Blade played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Tom Farrell as they get over the gainline!

56'

Oisin Dowling comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Leva Fifita leaves the field.

55'

Shane Jennings comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Tiernan O'Halloran leaves the field.

55'

Cathal Forde comes on.

54'

David Hawkshaw comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jacob Umaga kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Benetton Rugby results in a try for Marcus Watson.

52'

What a run here by Marcus Watson as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Jacob Umaga.

52'

What a run here by Tommaso Menoncello as they get over the gainline!

50'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Siua Maile getting some game time.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Giacomo Nicotera being replaced.

49'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sam Illo getting some game time.

47'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Peter Dooley being replaced.

47'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Shamus Hurley-Langton getting some game time.

47'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Paul Boyle being replaced.

47'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Duggan getting some game time.

47'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jack Aungier being replaced.

47'

Jacob Umaga has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Benetton Rugby leads to a try for Edoardo Padovani.

45'

Edoardo Padovani makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Jacob Umaga is finished off with a try.

45'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Tiernan O'Halloran coming on.

40'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Shane Jennings coming off.

40'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Dylan Tierney-Martin coming on.

40'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Dave Heffernan coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Connacht Rugby sub Shane Jennings comes onto the field.

39'

Tiernan O'Halloran departs for Connacht Rugby.

39'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Edoardo Padovani, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Rhyno Smith.

36'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Jacob Umaga being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Dewaldt Duvenage being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Benetton Rugby ends with a try for Rhyno Smith.

27'

Jacob Umaga played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Rhyno Smith breaches the defence.

26'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Jacob Umaga as they hook it left.

26'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Marcus Watson

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Marcus Watson bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Tommaso Menoncello.

20'

Conversion

David Hawkshaw converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Connacht Rugby is finished off by John Porch

17'

Caolin Blade sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caolin Blade bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

17'

David Hawkshaw has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

13'

Try

Conor Oliver scores the try from close range.

12'

Spellbinding play by Leva Fifita is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and John Porch took full advantage.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Marcus Watson goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Jacob Umaga goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Benetton v Connacht 
  
 Challenge Cup - Round 5 
  
 Sat 1st April 2023, 10:00am 
  
 Stadio Comunale di Monigo

Points Flow Chart

Benetton win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

66%

% Of Game In Lead

19%

59%

Possession Last 10 min

41%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Umaga

41 - 19

75'

Oliver

71'

38 - 19

Ruzza

38 - 19

61'

Forde

57'

33 - 19

Porch

56'

33 - 17

Umaga

33 - 12

53'

Watson

31 - 12

52'

Padovani

26 - 12

45'

Half Time

Umaga

21 - 12

37'

Padovani

19 - 12

36'

Umaga

14 - 12

28'

Smith

12 - 12

27'

Umaga

7 - 12

21'

Watson

5 - 12

20'

Hawkshaw

18'

0 - 12

Porch

17'

0 - 10

Oliver

12'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

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Connacht

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Defence Profile

Benetton

Connacht

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

72%

69%

3-6 secs

18%

20%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

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