Rugby, Petrarca Padova wins in Rovigo 13-3 and spoils the party for the club's 90th anniversary

Rovigo, 23 March 2025 - Petrarca Padova ruins Femi Cz Rugby Rovigo's party of day of celebration of the ninetieth anniversary of the foundation of the rossoblù club winning the 181st derby and the 32nd edition of the Adige Cup. A special day The morning began with the delivery of caps to all the champions who have written the history of the Viale Alfieri club: more than 300 players, out of a total of 729 rossoblù, took part in the celebrations.

At 16, the kick-off whistle by Gnecchi. In the 10th minute the Bersaglieri had the chance to go to +3 with a free kick by Thomson, but the South African didn't hit the posts. The match was tight and was unlocked in the 25th minute when Rovigo still had the chance to score the first points from the spot: Thomson was precise this time, thus breaking the deadlock, 3-0. A first half characterized by free kicks, in the 30th minute Thomson tried from the middle of the field to hit the posts, but the difficult position didn't allow him to finish. In the 33rd minute Thomson tried to hit the posts from the same position as the previous free kick, but this time too he didn't hit the oval between the posts. A closed first half, where both teams failed to prevail over their opponent with important points; the two teams returned to the locker rooms with the score at 3 to 0.

The second half starts in favor of Petrarca Rugby who advances the field and gets a kick in their favor, the tuttineri opt for the posts, Lyle is precise and brings the two teams to 3-3. At 56' it is still the tuttineri who have the better of the bersaglieri: touch close to the five meters for the guests, effective drive that takes Citton beyond the line. Lyle is precise, 3-10. At 65' Petrarca has the chance to add +3 to the foot, Donato however from the spot is not precise. At 69' Donato adds a free kick for Petrarca Rugby, thus bringing the tuttineri above break, 3-13. In the last minutes of the match Petrarca strongly maintains possession to not allow anything to the bersaglieri and returning to win after three defeats in a row.

A crucial victory for the reigning Italian champions who regain third place, put at risk after yesterday's victories by Valorugby and Fiamme Oro. The Bersaglieri maintain the second step of the podium at 5 points away from Viadana. "We wasted too many opportunities in the first half and we left many points at the foot," said coach Davide Giazzon. In the second half Petrarca entered our red zone once and scored, we were unable to react. Honor to Petrarch who in every occasion he had has made concrete. We were not cynical, we have to work hard in this aspect. We went under pressure, after the first mistake we made many. We did not react mentally. Now we have three games before the break, very tough. We have to start again and work hard.”

Serie A Elite Championship, Matchday 15

FEMI-CZ Rovigo v Petrarca Rugby 3–13 (3-0) Scorers pt 25' vs Thomson (3-0); st 51' cp Lyle (3-3), 57' m. Citton tr. Lyle (3-10), 69' vs. Donato (3-13)

FEMI-CZ Rovigo: Mostert (58' Lertora), Vaccari, Diederich Ferrario, Moscardi, Belloni; Thomson, Chillon (67' Krsul); Ferro (cap.) (51' Steolo-5' Ferro- 15' Steolo), Fourcade (51' Ortis); Swanepoel (76' Tripodo), Giulian (14' Cadorini), Leccioli (61' Della Sala). Coach Giazzon

Petrarca Rugby: Lyle (62' Donato); Scagnolari, De Masi (69' Jimenez), Broggin, Minozzi M.; Tebaldi, Citton; Trotta, Casolari (66' Romanini), Botturi; Michieletto (44' Ghigo), Galetto; Bizzotto (56' D'Amico,), Cousins ​​(24' Montilla-34' Cousins ​​– 54' Montilla), Pelliccioli (62' Brugnara). Coach Jimenez