The Aix-en-Provence Argonautes got the better of the Ours Toulouse, cruising to a convincing 21-13 victory on Saturday.
Dominant First Half
The Toulouse started strong, controlling possession and efficiently moving down the field. The Argonautes' defense struggled to contain the Ours' passing attack. Late in the first quarter, quarterback Nicola Jazz connected with wide receiver number 16, Hilderald Pierre, putting Toulouse ahead 7-0.
More Points and Turnovers in the Second
The Argonautes kept applying pressure in the second quarter, forcing an Ours punt and responding with a 25-yard pass to the outside but punting at the end of that drive. Though unable to convert the drive into points, the Argonautes' defense shone, intercepting the Ours' quarterback with just one minute remaining in the half. The away team capitalised, with number 27, Giglio Antoni, rushing for a 20-yard touchdown and making the game tied 7-7.
Decisive Third Quarter
The Ours attempted to fight back in the second half, but the Argonauts' defense remained relentless. Early in the third quarter, they intercepted the Ours' quarterback again with Masterpnak Paul and capitalized with an inside run touchdown, widening the gap to 7-14.
By the end of the third quarter, the Argonautes got another offensive possession, making another inside run, making it a hat-trick of inside rushing touchdowns and creating a larger margin, putting the score on 7-21.
Late Response from the Ours
The Ours finally got on the board in the fourth quarter with a 40-yard touchdown pass. However, the two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the score at 13-21. Both teams tried to score again, but the defenses held strong, securing the final score of 13-21 for the Aix-en-Provence Argonautes.
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