Perpignan 38-25 Bordeaux Match Report

USAP produced an impressive attacking display to beat Union Bordeaux-Begles 38-25 in the Top 14, scoring five tries in a match that saw both sides play with plenty of attacking intent.

USAP made the stronger start, with Theo Forner scoring in the eighth minute before Diego Mascarenc and Sama Malolo added further tries to put the hosts in control. Bordeaux-Begles responded through Tom Willis before the visitors went into half time trailing 21-13.

Nicolas Depoortere reduced the deficit early in the second half, but USAP continued to create opportunities. James Hall crossed in the 51st minute before Tristan Tedder added a penalty and then finished the match with a late individual try.

Marko Gazzotti scored a fourth try for Bordeaux-Begles in the 74th minute, but Tedder responded almost immediately with his second-half try to complete a 38-25 victory for USAP.

Top performers

Tristan Tedder, USAP
16 points, 1 try, 4 conversions, 1 penalty, 2 defenders beaten and 2 tackles. Tedder also provided the assist for Mascarenc's first-half try.

James Hall, USAP
1 try, 5 tackles and 1 defender beaten. Hall's 51st-minute try helped USAP regain control after Bordeaux-Begles had closed the gap.

Sama Malolo, USAP
1 try, 1 clean break, 2 tackles and 2 defenders beaten. Malolo made an immediate impact after coming on in the 21st minute.

Diego Mascarenc, USAP
1 try, 2 tackles and 2 defenders beaten. Mascarenc finished a well-worked passing move in the 22nd minute.

Nicolas Depoortere, Union Bordeaux-Begles
1 try. Depoortere crossed early in the second half after a passing move involving Cameron Woki, bringing Bordeaux-Begles back into the contest.

Next up
USAP Perpignan: next face Racing 92 on Saturday, 3 October, at Paris La Défense Arena, Nanterre.
Union Bordeaux-Begles: next face Lyon on Saturday, 3 October, at Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Lyon.