Struggling in the Top 14, the Racingmen will begin their European journey this Saturday in Créteil against the English Harlequins.
10.16pm
Racing does not benefit from the action (53rd, 12-12)
Despite a throw-in 5 meters from the line, the Racingmen are sent into touch by the English who recover a scrum.
10.14pm
Anyanwu is fine (52nd, 12-12)
Ten minutes in the fridge for the Quins centre for his dangerous tackle on Diallo.
WHAT A DANGEROUS ACTION! (52, 12-12)
Ibrahim Diallo loses control of the ball and is tackled by Anyanwu, falling on the back of his head. Video referee
10.08pm
Melee for racing! (48, 12-12)
Once again, the French club showed dedication in defense by creating a maul that prevented the English from getting the ball out. Scrum this time for racing.
10.06pm
The Harlequins are still dangerous (47th, 12-12)
Marcu smith makes an excellent comeback that brings his team very close to goal. Cunningham-South commits an attacker and passes the ball back to the Racingmen for a scrum. The referee returns a Racingmen foul and returns the scrum to the Quins.
WHAT A TEST FROM WILL PORTER (45th, 12-12)
The Harlequins scrumhalf slips through the gaps and scores the second try of the match for the English. Marcus Smith succeeds in his conversion and the two teams are now tied.
10.02pm
Forward from max Spring (43rd, 12-5)
Through the wind and rain nothing was done to ensure control of the ball and Max Spring simply paid the price. Racing retreats like an attacker on a candle and the Quins recover the fray.
9.59pm
Start of second period (41st, 12-5)
Quins start this second half with Marcus Smith.
9.58pm
Both teams return to the field
The second act will begin soon at the Dominique Duvauchelle stadium in Créteil.
9.45pm
First half in Créteil! (12-5)
The two teams return to the locker rooms after Naituvi’s goal which widens the gap during the interval. Dominating is not winning,as the Englishman demonstrated by spending most of his time in Racing’s 22 meters in a cynical manner.
SECOND RACE TEST!!! (40, 12-5)
Naituvi ends a successful action thanks to his colleague Habosi who breaks two tackles before turning the game around. Racing is ultra-efficient and returns to the locker room with two tries. Garrec fails to convert.
The racingmen block the ball’s throw to the ground and recover a penalty on the English pitch.
Antoine Gibert fails to get hold of the ball after an English attempt and gives Harlequins a scrum, three minutes before half-time.
Diallo intercepts the ball in the air and lets Racing breathe a little, while the Quins have been camped at their 22 meters for almost 10 minutes.
The rain does not help ball control, which allows the Quins to resume a melee very close to the racing goal.
Racing rejects following the missed try and Cunningham-South himself commits an attacker then does not release the ball resulting in a penalty for Racing 92.
The referee checks for a possible try
Cunningham-South could have leveled the try, but Tuisova blocks the ball.
Le Garrec trapped on the ground (21st, 7-5)
The France international was blocked in the air by Harlequins who blocked the delivery of the ball and were awarded a penalty.
ESSAY BY NOLANN LE GARREC!!! (16, 7-5)
Excellent start to the game for Racing with a shot by Gibert for Habosi who eliminates two defenders. Woki recovers the ball and passes after contact to Le Garrec who clears the field and converts the try.Racing 92 takes the lead!
Racing decides to play from hand, but loses possession while the Ile-de-France residents were 22 meters away from Quins.
After a sideline maul, captain Alex Dombrandt takes the ball and slots the first try of the game into the corner of the in-goal. marcus Smith fails to convert the try.
A foul by the Racingmen gives Harlequins a great chance to score a try.
The Fijian winger doesn’t get the ball and commits an attacker on Racing’s 22-meter line and gives away the first scrum of the match for the English club.
The Racing scrum-half sends Walker into touch as the England hooker leaves to clear the try.First major action for the English.
8.59pm
Both teams return to the field!
In a few seconds the match between Racing 92 and Harlequins will begin.
8.56pm
Remake of last season
Like last year, Racing and Harlequins face each other on the first day of the Champions Cup.The Ile-de-France club won by one point at the Paris La Défense Arena (30-29).
8.44pm
A Racing player celebrates his 100th anniversary tonight
starting from the second row,Fabien Sanconnie will play his 100th match for Racing 92.
8.22pm
Harlequins line-up: Marcus Smith starts, as does Leigh Halfpenny
The English club will be able to count on its managers for this match which will be played in Créteil. smith, cunningham-South and Halfpenny start for Harlequins’ European Cup entry.
Note the hundredth appearance of the Italian international, dino Lamb.
Stuart Lancaster has revealed his squad to welcome London Harlequins this Saturday in the European Cup. Nolann le Garrec and Antoine Gibert will provide the backbone, with Owen Farrell still out.
With the Fijians Habosi and Naituvi on the wings,Tuisova in the center (with Gaël Fickou),the three-quarter line promises to be fast and powerful. In attack, Janick Tarrit returns to the hooker role, Camille chat slides to the bench. Also featuring Dan Lancaster.
Good evening everyone!
Welcome to this European Cup match between racing 92 and Harlequins.
How did Naituvi’s performance impact the game before halftime?
9.45pm
First half in Créteil! (12-5)
The two teams return to the locker rooms after Naituvi’s goal, which widens the gap during the interval. Dominating is not winning, as the Englishman demonstrated by spending most of his time in Racing’s 22 meters in a cynical manner.
SECOND RACE TEST!!! (40,12-5)
Naituvi ends a prosperous action thanks to his colleague Habosi who breaks two tackles before turning the game around. Racing is ultra-efficient and returns to the locker room with two tries. Garrec fails to convert.
the racingmen block the ball’s throw to the ground and recover a penalty on the English pitch. Antoine Gibert fails to get hold of the ball after an English attempt and gives Harlequins a scrum,three minutes before half-time. Diallo intercepts the ball in the air and lets Racing breathe a little, while the Quins have been camped at their 22 meters for almost 10 minutes.
The rain does not help ball control, which allows the Quins to resume a melee very close to the Racing goal.Racing rejects following the missed try, and Cunningham-South himself commits an attacker then does not release the ball resulting in a penalty for Racing 92.
The referee checks for a possible try: Cunningham-South could have leveled the try, but Tuisova blocks the ball.
Le Garrec trapped on the ground (21st, 7-5)
The France international was blocked in the air by Harlequins who blocked the delivery of the ball and were awarded a penalty.
ESSAY BY NOLANN LE GARREC!!! (16, 7-5)
excellent start to the game for Racing with a shot by Gibert for habosi who eliminates two defenders. Woki recovers the ball and passes after contact to Le Garrec who clears the field and converts the try. Racing 92 takes the lead!
Racing decides to play from hand but loses possession while the Ile-de-France residents were 22 meters away from Quins.