FC Grenoble Rugby Secures Last-Minute Victory Over Soyaux Angoulême in Pro D2 Thriller

Grenoble defeated Soyaux Angoulême 24-20 in a dramatic Pro D2 match on Friday, March 6, at the Stade des Alpes, thanks to a attempt by Hugo Trouilloud as the siren sounded. The victory marks Grenoble’s third consecutive win.

First Half Seesaw

Grenoble started strong with an early try from Nadir Megdoud, capitalizing on a precise kick from Éric Escande (3rd minute, 5-0) . They extended their lead through Romain Trouilloud’s accurate kicking. However, Soyaux Angoulême responded with a penalty by Ben Botica and a try from Arthur Proult (27th minute, 8-10) . Romain Trouilloud added two penalties before halftime, giving Grenoble a 14-10 lead.

Second Half Battle and Angoulême’s Push

The second half remained closely contested. Soyaux Angoulême regained the lead with a try from Jules Dubecq following a kick from Ben Botica (60th minute, 14-17) . Botica then added a long-range penalty, increasing their advantage to 17-20.

Dramatic Finish and Trouilloud’s Decisive Try

Grenoble, spurred on by their home crowd, opted to play for penalties near the opposing line. In the final seconds, Hugo Trouilloud managed to score a try, resisting the opposing defense to touch the ball down in the corner. Romain Trouilloud successfully converted the try, securing a 24-20 victory for Grenoble at the final whistle .

Current Standings and Team Information

FC Grenoble Rugby, founded in 1892, currently plays in the Pro D2 league . They play their home matches at the Stade des Alpes, which has a capacity of 20,068 . The club is currently chaired by Patrick Goffi, and Aubin Hueber serves as the head coach . Hugo Trouilloud, an 23-year-old fullback for Grenoble, has been a key player this season .