Match
As expected, the Buenos Aires team had to fight to be able to carry out a complicated match against a rival that never gave up and who was encouraged to play and look for it throughout the 80 minutes. The first stage was marked by the rhythm and intensity that both teams showed, something that was seen from the beginning with Jacinto Campbell's electrifying run from midfield and passing through the visiting defense to score the first try in just 2 minutes. Universitario's response was immediate and came through Agustín López Ríos, the scrum half, who quickly got up from a ruck and scored. But again the local backs made the difference and, after a good combination from midfield, Marcos Borghi scored again. With a penalty in time by Joaquín Lamas, it was 15–5 in favor of SIC going into the break. [7]
In the second half, the Serpents had a better start, dominating the game and marking time in the first minutes, even having some approaches by Lisandro Ahualli. Nevertheless, it was SIC that increased the score after a counter-attack led by Lamas. Nevertheless, Universitario did not resign and found a quick response from Martín Pintado, who at 41 years old made his entry from the substitute bench and had an immediate impact to close the gap again. At 55', it was 22–12 for the team from Boulogne. [7]
From there, Universitario grew and approached their rival's goal. With two penalties from Marcos Villagra the score left 22–18. But SIC players' temperance made the difference again ensuring what would be the final 25–18 score to help the Zanjeros to win a national championship after 15 years, achieving their 5th. Nacional de Clubes title. [7] [12]
Summarising, it was a very even game, with both teams attacking rather defending. There were less kicks than in the final that SIC had won to Alumni some days before. SIC could have increased the score in the first half, but they missed several chances. On the other hand, Universitario pushed their rival until the end, keeping the game result urcentain until the last whistle. [12]
Details
| 18 Nov 2023 |
| San Isidro Club | 25–18 | Universitario (T) |
| Report |
| Estadio del SIC, Boulogne Sur Mer Referee: Nehuén Rivero (Buenos Aires) |
      SIC |     Universitario (T) |
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