Full time at Stade Charles-Mathon and a close to the intense game between these two sides. Oyonnax looked the stronger side with a dominating scrum in the first half and more opportunities but lacked the execution to finish tries. They will be a bit disappointed with their offence but a solid performance for both teams with a crucial role from the fly halves keeping the game close.
The clock has gone past 80 minutes and Bayonne get a final attempt to even the score with a penalty within their own half, unfortunately falling short.
Both teams make many subs trying to get fresh players into the closing moments.
Dominating scrum from Bayonne allow to gain a foothold into the homeside's half with penalty kick to touch.
Oyonnax look to the tryline as they edge closer with each carry but eventually lose possession in the crucial moments.
Play has slowed down as players become exhausted and each look to kick for territory.
Bayonne look to the maul as an attacking platform from their lineout on the Oyonnax 22 metre line.
Bayonne are under pressure deep within their own half and try to play the ball out their half following a good kick into the corner from Oyonnax.
Good build-up with a maul from Oyonnax and earn a successful penalty for their efforts.
Oyonnax lose possesion in a promising attack and a kicking game ensues as both sides look to gain territory which ends in a lineout for Oyonnax in the opposing 22 metre line.