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39 - 24
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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 Bundee Aki bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

78'

Riccardo Favretto comes on.

75'

Sebastian Negri comes off.

75'

Andy Uren comes on.

75'

Alessandro Garbisi comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Onisi Ratave took full advantage.

72'

JJ Hanrahan curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

68'
Try

A series of passes by Connacht Rugby results in a try for Conor Oliver

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Conor Oliver took full advantage.

67'

Shamus Hurley-Langton sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Matthew Devine took full advantage.

67'
Conversion

The Benetton Rugby supporters go wild as Jacob Umaga successfully kicks the conversion.

65'
Try

A stunning solo try from Tomas Albornoz

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Shane Jennings goes through the gap.

62'

Connacht Rugby sub Cathal Forde comes onto the field.

62'

David Hawkshaw departs for Connacht Rugby.

62'

Connacht Rugby sub Dave Heffernan comes onto the field.

61'

Eoin de Buitléar departs for Connacht Rugby.

61'
Penalty Goal

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

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Lorenzo Cannone goes through the gap.

59'

Matthew Devine comes on for Connacht Rugby.

58'

Caolin Blade leaves the field.

58'

Bautista Bernasconi comes on for Benetton Rugby.

58'

Gianmarco Lucchesi leaves the field.

58'

JJ Hanrahan has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

57'
Try

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

56'

Caolin Blade played a key part in that try.

56'

Tom Farrell comes on.

52'

Tiernan O'Halloran comes off.

52'

Niall Murray comes on.

52'

Joe Joyce comes off.

52'
Penalty Goal

Jacob Umaga does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

52'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Conor Oliver 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 Eoin de Buitléar getting some game time.

47'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dave Heffernan being replaced.

47'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Peter Dooley getting some game time.

47'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Denis Buckley being replaced.

47'

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

47'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Finlay Bealham being replaced.

47'

Jacob Umaga steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

46'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Mirco Spagnolo getting some game time.

46'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Gallo being replaced.

46'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Lorenzo Cannone getting some game time.

46'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Toa Halafihi being replaced.

46'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Giosue Zilocchi getting some game time.

46'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Simone Ferrari being replaced.

46'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Tommaso Menoncello being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'
Conversion

JJ Hanrahan adds the two points for Connacht Rugby.

42'
Try

The pick and go results in a try for Connacht Rugby as Paul Boyle goes over.

40'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to Bundee Aki being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to Shamus Hurley-Langton being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'
Conversion

Jacob Umaga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'
Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Tomas Albornoz as they go over the white wash for a try.

26'

Trouble here as Tomas Albornoz breaches the defence.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tiernan O'Halloran bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jacob Umaga bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

21'
Conversion

Tomas Albornoz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'
Try

Rhyno Smith goes on their own for a try.

19'

Jacob Umaga takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Alessandro Garbisi took full advantage.

14'

Benetton Rugby sub Eli Snyman comes onto the field.

13'

Federico Ruzza departs for Benetton Rugby.

13'

Tomas Albornoz has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

13'
Try

Tommaso Menoncello scores the try from close range.

12'
Conversion

Tomas Albornoz has kicked a conversion.

6'
Try

The Benetton Rugby pack has powered over for Gianmarco Lucchesi to score the try.

5'

Jacob Umaga comes on for Benetton Rugby.

5'

Ignacio Mendy leaves the field.

5'
Yellow Card

Darragh Murray (Connacht Rugby) is shown a yellow card

4'
Conversion

JJ Hanrahan has kicked a conversion.

3'
Try

The Connacht Rugby pack has powered over for Dave Heffernan to score the try.

2'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Benetton v Connacht

Challenge Cup - Quarter Final
Sun 14th April 2024, 07:30pm
Stadio Comunale di Monigo

Points Flow Chart

Benetton win +15
Benetton
Connacht
Benetton
Time in lead
Connacht
69
Mins in lead
4
85%
% Of Game In Lead
5%
28%
Possession Last 10 min
72%
0
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Oliver
67'
39 - 24
Umaga
39 - 19
65'
Albornoz
37 - 19
64'
Umaga
32 - 19
60'
Aki
56'
29 - 19
Umaga
29 - 14
52'
Half Time
Hanrahan
42'
26 - 14
Boyle
40'
26 - 12
Umaga
26 - 7
28'
Albornoz
24 - 7
26'
Albornoz
19 - 7
20'
Smith
17 - 7
19'
Menoncello
12 - 7
12'
Albornoz
7 - 7
6'
Lucchesi
5 - 7
5'
Murray
4'
0 - 7
Hanrahan
3'
0 - 7
Heffernan
2'
0 - 5
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
4.5
8
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.6
9
Entries

Attack Profile

Benetton
Connacht
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Defence Profile

Benetton
Connacht
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
32%
43%
3-6 secs
32%
45%
6+ secs
32%
10%
58
Rucks Won
116

Last 5 Penalties

49'
49'
49'
49'
75'
Benetton
Connacht

Other Fixtures

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