FLAMINIO amok The blues in the 6-18 50 '22-21 comeback win in
ROME - They made it. It seemed impossible. It happened. Italy's rugby beat France 22-21 in a thrilling game which saw the Blues lose to up to 5 minutes to go. A historic victory with the holders of the bleus 6 Nations tournament and with the Italians winning in a single comparison between these two teams in the history of the oval ball. The little David beat the giant Goliath. Boys Mallett bring home their first win after three straight defeats in the edition of the 2011 6 Nations. And there are just against the "enemies" of the French in what is considered the mother of all matches for Italrugby. And win in front of their audience, at Rome's Flaminio stadium, which is crazy at the final whistle and shouted until the last second the passion felt for this national hurts but fails, perhaps because of it, to be loved more. A beautiful gift, after many battles lost. Now it is just to celebrate.
BANNERS - "God exists, Cicero also." And this time even from the first minute. The warm banner dedicated to the "Baron" dell'Italrugby could not miss this final day of the blue oval ball Flaminio stadium in Rome. Li has been with since his debut against Ireland and greets them today for the last and penultimate home match of the tournament 6 Nations. The guests led by Marc Lièvremont French cockerels. Azzurri against Les Bleus. Young hopes (Italian) against teachers who are the reigning champions of the tournament. Zero to four points. Three losses (three) against (by the British). Five goals to four. On paper it impossible for a game captain Parisse and his companions. But anything can happen in rugby ...
in the stands - "Spennamo cockerels bunga bunga 'is read in turn. And when Chabal and his companions set foot on the green of Flaminio some whistle salutes the eternal enemies. Also in this sport. There's a full house, but almost, that this was always "the game" for the national team. Many waving the Italian flag. And the banners that emphasize the Rugby fans in Italy are faithful even in adversity. 'Ruby? No, rugby. " "The Rimini is rugby with Italy." "Brianza rugby." "Dajemò, rugby Salerno." "Jesolo rugby for Italy." "Rugby Casale."
anthems - All rise. La Marseillaise is the French who also moved. And finally the sun lights up the stadium bleachers. It's up to Mameli. And one voice, confident, strong and fierce yells "Italy called." Hand on heart captain Parisse. Finally, a minute of silence honoring Japan and victims of the earthquake. You can now begin.
ENTHUSIASM - It will be the bracing air of almost spring Roman. It will be the first kick
right under the posts made by Mirco Bergamasco just two minutes away from (and therefore the 3-0 to the Azzurri in white jersey), will be the guys from Nick Mallett is a good start, but the atmosphere the Flaminio is hot. "I-ta-lia, I-ta-lia," whistling, clapping, screaming. And then "Allez les bleus". In the field calm the New Zealand referee Bryce Lawrence. You play by the line 10. The French (in blue shirt) do not break. For now.
FIRST HALF - The blues and keep fighting. Until the 14 'blue splashes off the number 11 Vincent Clerc. Unstoppable. It comes in half: 5-3 for France. But that does not change. The French are wrong.
SCRUM - Enhanced the cockerels, woke up. And mercilessly link to 22. At 20 ', a scrum under the posts just like to kick that goes to France in its favor: Morgan Parra marks the 8-3. Reacts Italy. We test and shoot towards the poles opponents. The goal did not arrive, the steps Italians always get stuck at some point. But there comes a penalty for pulling and Mirco Bergamasco: 6-8 at 23 '. The blonde is now number 11 into a vein. Next. And finally, part of the first "ola." A ride. Two laps. Three rounds (and whistles to the press gallery, they are sitting). Meanwhile Parra missed a kick at 32 ': pole. Still 6-8.
at rest - proud, angry, determined. But even with his feet on the ground. Boys Mallett keep blow. The French Lièvremont attack. Parisse and his answer blow for blow. In the fray. And when they come in the line of 22 of France, the cockerels tremble a bit '. Possessed Gonzalo Canale, is everywhere. Red Garcia grabs everything he can. The French are in disarray. And the ogre Chabal did not fear for now. The rest is deserved.
It starts - all in a new field. And the blue run. We test Orquera. Do not make it. Again. Plated in 22 French. Sigh of relief for Les Bleus who take advantage and react. Parra puts the kick in order (for the cockerels): 6-11 at 45 '. Via the exchange rates: the Baron comes Lo Cicero, Festuccia out. Inside Perugini and Ghiraldini. Martin Castrogiovanni has a shoe in his hand. All still waiting for that if you slip and tie. French boos from the fans. But much time has stopped. Shuffle: punishment for France. And part of the Marseillaise in the stands. Bleus in the 22 blue. Meta: to 50 'that also turns the usual Parra: 6-18 for France. Exit Dellapè. Log Geldenhuys. The French scrum and still steal the oval. "The zzzurri have finished fuel," analyzes someone from the stands.
error - and Mirco Bergamasco missed a kick: The ball does not even reach the posts. Channel still shoots forward. It landed in France 22. New punishment. Again on 11 blond Italian football: shot from the right side of the posts. Nothing to do. Out. You lost points in minutes.
LA META AZZURRA - Ma ricaricano le pile gli azzurri. E al 60', dopo una serie di passaggi entusiasmanti, con il Flaminio che smette di respirare, Andrea Masi, ottimo numero 15, porta l'ovale oltre i pali francesi. E lo stadio esplode. Tutti in piedi. «I-ta-lia, I-ta-lia». Mirco stavolta non può sbagliare. E realizza: 13 -18. Francesi tremate. Tre minuti dopo il biondo Mirco non sbaglia ancora: punizione e palla tra i pali. 16 a 18. Flaminio impazzito.
ALL'ULTIMO RESPIRO - Cercano il riscatto i francesi. Ma gli errori ci sono anche per loro. François Trinh-duc sbaglia un drop. Intanto il sole ha abbandonato il Flaminio, ma nessuno sugli spalti sente il freddo. Dita incrociate per tutti. Parra al tiro piazzato dalla line 10. Whistles. It invites the speaker to be more sporting. Mark French and longer distances: 16-21. Punishment for Italy. Parisse decides to kick. 70 ': Mirco Bergamasco, 25 meters from the posts. Silence. Inside! 19-21. Italy-France last breath. Waving the Italian tricolor.
kicks MIRCO - French Touche. But the ball ends up Semenzato splashing away. Infarction. Plated. But the number 9 gives us hope. Also for the future. They share the boys Mallett, who has since fallen to the sidelines. Towards the 22 French. Another free-kick for Italy. Mirco yet. Still inside! And this time the Blues went ahead: 5 'from the end: 22-21. Tears at Flaminio. We all believe. Five minutes infiniti.
MAMELI - E tutto il Flaminio ad una voce sola urla «Fratelli d'Italia». Non si capisce più niente. La gioia non si trattiene. Pochissimo alla fine. Francesi nella linea dei 10 italiana. Mischia per i francesi. Gli 80' sono scaduti. Ma l'arbitro concede un'altra mischia ai galletti. Il Flaminio non ce la fa più. Finalmente il fischio. E' fatta! Esplode lo stadio. Tutti in campo. Salta Mallett. Sembrava impossibile. Ma è successo. L'Italia batte la Francia nella quarta partita del 6 Nazioni 22-21. Adieu cucchiaio di legno.
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