Fiorini loses, but remains in Serie A: they finish 34-17 for each country, third strength in the championship. In the first 20 minutes of the game, the Pesaro team attacked the match, challenging the home team on their strong points, but without managing to break the deadlock. The first try, scored by Boccarossa, arrived in the 11th minute and gave the Giallorossi the lead (0-7). The hosts were unable to accept it and in the 21st minute the equalizing goal arrived (7-7). It’s a free kick from Joubert that puts Pesaro back in the lead (7-10). A yellow card for Paletta complicates the situation for the Kiwis who find themselves outnumbered and suffer 3 driving tries from the Kangaroos who end the first half at (24-10). The second half sees Fiorini resume the game with determination and concentration. This time it’s the locals who are left with 14 men due to a red card. Pesaro cynically takes advantage of this by keeping the game in the opponent’s half of the pitch but is unable to take advantage of the opportunities. In the 23rd minute the second Giallorossi goal of the day arrived, scored by Franco (24-17).
The effort makes itself felt, the Giallorossi pay for the effort made without scoring and Paese takes advantage of it by earning a free kick and a try that closes the match (34-17). “I’m sorry for this result which doesn’t reflect the match played – the comment of the Giallorossi coach, Paolo Panzieri –. There was a good reaction, as we asked for after the match with Badia. Thanks to the results from the other fields we can celebrate the mathematical salvation with two days to spare, it wasn’t something to be taken for granted given the difficulty of this group. Now we will give everything to improve our position in the standings, starting next Sunday in front of our fans at 3.30pm with Valpolicella. We have earned respect of the Veneto group, even in the face of important absences, I liked the desire that the boys showed on the pitch.”
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