VPC Women Draw 17-17 with Zaragoza, Miss Third Place
VPC's women's rugby team drew with CEFA Unizar in their final home match, slipping to fourth after late controversy despite tries from three scorers.
Key Points
- Drew 17-17 with CEFA Unizar at Estadi Nacional, final home game before semis.
- Tries by Noa Sánchez, Zoe Sánchez, and Èlia Taulats.
- Controversial referee calls cost victory and third place.
- Next: away semifinal vs. group leaders Poblenou in two weeks.
VPC's women's team drew 17-17 with Zaragoza's CEFA Unizar at the Estadi Nacional in their final home match before the semifinals. The Tricolors needed a win to secure third place but let victory slip in the closing stages of a tightly contested game overshadowed by several controversial referee decisions, despite holding the advantage under coach Jordi Fidalgo.
Tries came from Noa Sánchez, Zoe Sánchez, and Èlia Taulats. Despite the setback, the team is already focused on the next challenge: an away semifinal in two weeks against group champions Poblenou. They will enter the playoffs as fourth-placed side.
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