VPC Andorra Rugby XV Crushes L'Hospitalet 67-5 in Divisió d'Honor B Opener
Andorran side dominates Spanish second-division match post-Christmas break with 11 tries and stout defense, solidifying Group B lead.
Key Points
- VPC Andorra scored 11 tries for 67-5 win, led by Gastón González's four tries.
- Mateo Macchi added brace and goal-kicking; scores from 6 other players.
- Defense limited L'Hospitalet to single try despite organized play.
- Victory strengthens Group B lead, boosts rhythm after holiday break.
VPC Andorra Rugby XV began the new year with a commanding 67-5 win over Rugby Club L'Hospitalet in their Divisió d'Honor B opener, following the Christmas break.
The Andorran team traveled to face the hosts and took charge immediately, setting a fast pace across scrums, lineouts, and open-field exchanges. Their control of territory and team cohesion produced 11 tries, securing the outcome long before the interval.
Gastón Ezequiel González led the attack with four tries, joined by Mateo Macchi's brace and precise goal-kicking. Additional scores came from Josep Aransanz Àvila, Livo Baz, Héctor Pascual Navarro, Koposto Mpho-Entie Matlena, and Miquel Ortega Barreiro, demonstrating the bench strength at this stage of the campaign.
VPC Andorra's defense stayed organized throughout, restricting L'Hospitalet to one try. The fixture offered essential game time to multiple squad members, helping restore rhythm after the holiday pause.
The victory cements VPC Andorra's lead in Group B of Spain's second-division rugby league, lifting morale as they target key goals in the remaining regular-season fixtures. Their drive and teamwork stand out as core assets moving forward.
Original Sources
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