Italrugby destroyed by France: ends 60-7, goodbye World Cup
A defeat without appeal to say goodbye to the World Cup.
Italy demolished by France in Lyon, in a knockout that leaves no room for recriminations. In fact, the Azzurri lose 60-7, saying goodbye to the Rugby World Cup in this way, ending Pool A with 10 points. Up to 18 are the Bleus, who with New Zealand (stopped at 15) enter the quarters. Disastrous performance for Italrugby, which ended the match with only one goal to its credit against the opponents’ eight.
France's first goal came after not even 3 minutes, the second and third were delayed until 12' and 22'. Italy struggles at every stage, both defensively in containing the hosts and in breaking through their wall. It wasn't until 34' that Simone Ferrari's goal arrived, the result of five minutes full of charges and hand-to-hand combat. But a dangerous entry by him thwarts everything.
The first half ends 31-0, and the second is consumed with the same themes. In fact, Italy returns to the field aware that it cannot withstand the pressure of a France that is too superior physically and otherwise. At 46' came the fifth transalpine goal, at 52' the sixth and at 62' the seventh. Finally (before Moefana’s that at 75' closes the accounts) at 70' Manuel Zuliani signs one for Italrugby. But welcoming it even with a smile è virtually impossible.
