Historic Victory for the Romanian Rugby Squad in the World Cups

Romanias rugby squad scored a historic victory in the World Cup in England.

Florin Orban, 07.10.2015, 13:34

Romania’s rugby squad scored a historic victory in the World Cup in England. The Oak Leaf Knights defeated Canada 17 to 15 after being led 15-0. In effect, they achieved the most spectacular reversal of fortunes in the history of the World Cup. The game started badly for the Romanians. In the first half, the Canadians dominated by far. They led the first half by eight points to none, after the penalty kick by Gordon McRorie, in the 11th minute, and the try by Daniel van der Merwe in the 33rd minute. Things did not go well at the beginning of the second half either. The Maple Leafs had another try in the 44th minute, scored by Jeff Hastler, with Nathan Hirayama, turning the board to 15-0.

However, the Romanian team had a spectacular comeback, and their forward team started to up their game. In minute 53, Mihai Macovei managed Romania’s first try, with Florin Vlaicu. Then came the yellow card given to Jebb Sinclair, who had to leave the field towards the end of the game. Taking advantage of higher numbers, Romania managed another try, again with Macovei and Vlaicu, turning the score 15 to 14. The Romanians turned up the pressure, and the Canadians did not cope well. In the 77th minute, the referee granted a penalty kick to the Oak Leaves, and Vlaicu scored, sealing the victory for Romania in this World Cup.

Right now, Romania is fourth in Pool D, with 4 points. The first two placed are Ireland and France, with 14 points, Italy following with 5. Canada is last placed, with 2 points. On Sunday, Ireland plays France, while Romania meets Italy. If victorious, the Romanian Oak Leaf Knights qualify by default for the next World Cup.