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Al ataque por el 'caso Negreira': "PodĂa haber ganado 14 Ligas, pero me las han robado"
Florentino PĂ©rez: 'PodĂa haber ganado 14 ligas, pero me las han robado'
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Frustrating watch but Edinburgh now officially on winning streak
TL;DR
Edinburgh has officially started a winning streak after a challenging match where they faced significant adversity, including playing with 14 men for part of the game. Despite the struggles, they managed to maintain discipline and secure the victory.
Key points
- Edinburgh is on a winning streak
- They played with 14 men for part of the game
- The team maintained discipline with only seven penalties
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I think we played our get out of jail free card on Saturday night.
Everything about this game had two sides to it. We bossed the first half in terms of possession and territory but by the 43rd minute we were behind again.
We were down to 14 men for 20 minutes of the second half but our discipline was good overall, only conceding seven penalties throughout the game.
Duhan van Der Merwe carried the ball four times in the entire match yet scored two tries. Our lineouts were horrible but Ewan Ashman still got man of the match.
I think we got lucky with a few decisions but our defence was good and we deserved that fortune for the effort.
It was a frustrating watch but we won and this can now officially be called a winning streak.
Truth be told it wasn't just frustrating, it was uncomfortable viewing. Scrum time seemed to drag on and it felt inevitable the referee was going to lose patience with Edinburgh's slow lineout set-up.
Only Van der Merwe's superb 75th-minute try that was a reminder of what he can bring to the table eased that, er, uneasiness.
The winger can be pretty pleased with his return to the starting XV, as can Harry Paterson who played a big part in the game. He made the most carries, all of which were aggressive, was secure under the high ball and having his right foot to complement Ross Thompson's left was a bonus.
Defensively there were some standouts and huge hits. Our top tackler on the night was Grant Gilchrist but it's perhaps a sign of how hard the team had to work in the second half that Paul Hill, Liam McConnell, Magnus Bradbury and Boan Venter were all on double figures despite only coming on with around 30 minutes to go.
One game to play. Connacht at the Hive. I expect a big turnout to see out the season and to say cheerio to some players including stalwarts like James Lang and our very own springbok, Venter.
Attendees may also see us hopefully complete our season with a four-game run. A win would mean we have beaten every team in the bottom half of the table.
We've had the get out of jail free card. Would that win be the joker?
Q&A
What challenges did Edinburgh face during their recent match?
Edinburgh faced the challenge of playing with 14 men for 20 minutes in the second half but maintained good discipline.
How did Edinburgh perform in the first half of their latest game?
Edinburgh dominated possession and territory in the first half but found themselves behind by the 43rd minute.
What does Edinburgh's winning streak mean for their season?
Edinburgh's winning streak indicates improved performance and resilience, which could positively impact their season moving forward.
