VPC Andorra Crushes Toro RC 52-14 in División de Honor B Opener
Santi Lugones' rejuvenated squad from Andorra la Vella dominated at Son Caliu, overcoming early resistance to score six second-half tries and secure full points in their league debut.
Key Points
- VPC Andorra dominated Toro RC de Mallorca 52-14 at Son Caliu, Palma.
- First half: Tries from Lluc Cunill, Ian Granyena, Javier Vicente; led 21-14.
- Second half explosion: Arnau Granyena, Guillem Badia, Vicente (2), Hugo Llata scored.
- Gastón González converted all 7 tries and added a penalty despite summer squad changes.
VPC Andorra opened its División de Honor B campaign with a commanding 52-14 win against Toro RC de Mallorca at Son Caliu in Palma.
Santi Lugones' side from Andorra la Vella started strongly, with Lluc Cunill crossing for the first try after five minutes, converted by Gastón González for a 7-0 advantage. Ian Granyena and Javier Vicente added scores before halftime to build a lead, while Toro responded with two penalties from Alejandro Piña and a drop goal to trail 21-14 at the interval.
The second half saw VPC assert total control. Toro briefly narrowed the gap with Mateo Macchi's try early on, but González' penalty at the 45-minute mark ignited the visitors' response. Arnau Granyena touched down four minutes later, Guillem Badia followed at 57 minutes, Vicente claimed his second soon after, and captain Hugo Llata rounded off the scoring with a final try at full time. González converted all seven tries and slotted the crucial penalty.
A late yellow card to Mariano Fauda at 69 minutes failed to slow the tricolours, who showed impressive unity despite losing key players over the summer and skipping preseason matches. The result earns maximum points and sets up a strong position ahead of their next outing at Akra Bárbara.
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