DIRECT. Fiji-Georgia: the Fijians cannot do it, the Georgians still in the lead (0-9)

2023-09-30 18:40:08

40′ – It’s half-time in Bordeaux! (0-9)

Surprise in Bordeaux! Georgia completely dominated this first period, but failed to consolidate their domination with a try. 3 penalties from Niniashvili allow the Georgians to be in front!

39′ – No try for Georgia!

The Georgians benefit from an advantageous rebound on a ball at their feet and think of scoring the try. But the referee whistles a forward on the final pass, while the Lelos thought they had widened the gap.

38′ – Bad pass on the Georgian side

Another surplus on the left wing, the Georgians missed a great opportunity to score their first try, while the Fijians were on the attack at the start of the action.

37′ – Missed drop for Georgia

Matkava slightly twists his attempt, and the ball passes to the right of the poles.

34′ – The Fijian touch is not straight

Clearly, the Fijians can’t do it in this match. Penalty for Georgia in their own half.

33′ – Fiji at fault again

New offensive action spoiled by Fijian indiscipline. The Flying Fijians are not there at all at the moment.

31′ – Penalty successful for Georgia! (0-9)

Niniashvili has managed a flawless performance for the moment, and allows his team to widen the gap.

30′ – New long-range penalty for Fiji

Offside by the Fijian opener, and that results in a penalty at 48 meters for Niniashvili.

29′ – Throw-in missed by Fiji

On a well-placed touch in the opposing 22, the Fijians still lack precision and lose the ball.

28′ – Fiji do not advance

Too messy, the Flying Fijians are unable to move forward with the ball, and fall back.

26′ – Waisea pushed into touch

On the left wing in the Georgian 22 meters, Waisea attempts a racket, but is brought into touch by his opposite number.

24′ – Fiji ahead

On the verge of scoring the try, the Fijians make another hand mistake. Scrum with the Georgian 5 meters.

23′ – Fiji a few centimeters from the try!

But they came up against a good Georgian defense, before pushing forward. The referee returns to the advantage. Penalty for Fiji, which they will play by hand.

19′ – It goes for Niniashvili! (0-6)

Georgia takes 3 points thanks to this superb long-range penalty.

19′ – Penalty for Georgia

The Fijian tackler did not release his player. Penalty just after the halfway line, which will be attempted by Niniashvili.

18′ – New technical error on the Fijian side

Tuisova makes a hand mistake when receiving a nice cross pass.

17′ – Jaini escorted on stretcher

New injury on the Georgian side. This time, it is the second row Jaini who has to leave his place, hit in the leg. He is replaced by Cheishvili.

16′ – Nice touch for the Fijians

They find a good penalty 10 meters from the opposing goal.

14′ – Missed for Kuruvoli

His kick is too short, and off-center to the right.

13′ – Penalty for Fiji

Full axis, approximately 45 meters.

12′ – Zamtaradze is out injured

The Georgian hooker leaves his place, hit on the wrist. He is replaced by Nioradze.

11′ – Fiji break free

Big Georgian pressure on the Fiji camp, but it’s clear at the foot.

9′ – The Georgians still outnumbered

But they play it badly. As a three against two looms on the left wing, the Georgians return to the inside, and the action ends with a handball.

7′ – New offensive phase for Georgia

Touch missed by the Fijians, who are not in it for the moment. Georgia pushes to score a try, and are within 22 meters of their opponents.

5′ – Georgia takes the lead (0-3)

Traveling they tremble pas.

4′ – Georgia will take the points

Penalty for the Georgians, full axis.

3′ – What action for Georgia

The Georgians managed their surplus on the right wing perfectly, but Tabutsadze made a hand mistake during the last pass. He was heading towards the goal!

2′ – Volley save on the Fijian side

The Georgians play on foot, but it is well received by Droasese in his 22 meters.

1′- Let’s go to Bordeaux

The kick-off is given by the Georgians. Ball well received in two stages by Fiji.