克萊蒙在挑戰盃半決賽中慘敗給鯊魚

儘管克萊蒙隊在比賽的大部分時間裡佔據主導地位，但在 5 月 4 日星期六在特威克納姆斯托普體育場舉行的挑戰杯半決賽中慘遭南非鯊魚隊 32-31 逆轉。克里斯托夫·尤里奧斯(Christophe Urios) 的球隊一度領先13 分，在對陣鯊魚隊的比賽中長時間控制了比賽，鯊魚隊在開球時就派出了七隻世界冠軍跳羚隊。

Clermont agonisingly succumbs to Sharks in Challenge Cup semi-final thriller

克萊蒙在挑戰盃半決賽驚悚片中痛苦地屈服於鯊魚隊

London, May 4 (AFP) - Clermont's valiant effort was ultimately undone as they fell to a heartbreaking 32-31 defeat against South African giants the Sharks in the Challenge Cup semi-final at the Stoop in Twickenham on Saturday.

法新社倫敦5月4日電克萊蒙隊的英勇努力最終化為烏有，週六在特威克納姆斯托普舉行的挑戰杯半決賽中，他們以32比31慘敗給南非豪門鯊魚隊，令人心碎。

Despite leading by as many as 13 points, Christophe Urios' men were unable to withstand the Sharks' relentless pressure, a team boasting seven World Cup-winning Springboks in their starting lineup.

儘管領先多達13分，克里斯托夫·烏裡奧斯的球隊還是無法承受鯊魚隊的無情壓力，這支球隊在首發陣容中擁有七支世界盃冠軍跳羚隊。

Clermont enjoyed a dream start, scoring three tries in the first half through Joris Jurand (5th, 20th minutes) and Alex Newsome (30th minute). However, their ill-discipline proved costly, conceding eight penalties in the first half alone, allowing Eben Etzebeth's side to remain within striking distance.

克萊蒙隊享受了夢幻般的開局，上半場通過喬里斯·朱蘭德（第5、20分鐘）和亞歷克斯·紐瑟姆（第30分鐘）三次射門。然而，他們的紀律不嚴被證明付出了高昂的代價，僅上半場就丟了八個點球，讓埃本·埃澤貝斯的球隊保持在攻擊距離之內。

As the second half progressed, the Sharks' dominance began to tell. They crashed over through Koch (61st minute) before winger Makazole Mapimpi found the corner for a crucial score (70th minute).

隨著下半場的進行，鯊魚隊的統治力開始顯現。他們撞倒了科赫（第 61 分鐘），然後邊鋒馬卡佐·馬皮皮（Makazo Mapimpi）找到了關鍵的角球（第 70 分鐘）。

Clermont's misery was compounded when Aphelele Fassi was shown a yellow card for a deliberate block on an unsuspecting Jurand in the 64th minute. Despite the numerical advantage, Clermont failed to capitalise, conceding the decisive try moments later.

在第 64 分鐘，阿菲萊萊·法西因故意阻擋毫無防備的尤蘭德而被出示黃牌，這讓克萊蒙的痛苦雪上加霜。儘管擁有數量上的優勢，克萊蒙未能利用這一優勢，在稍後的決定性嘗試中失利。

Fly-half Siya Masuku, impeccable from the tee (22 points, 100% success rate), slotted the conversion to give the South Africans a slender lead.

飛半場 Siya Masuku 的開球表現無可挑剔（22 分，成功率 100%），他的進球為南非隊帶來了微弱的領先優勢。

The Sharks will now contest their first-ever Challenge Cup final on May 24 in Tottenham against either Gloucester or Treviso, who face off later in the day.

鯊魚隊將於 5 月 24 日在托特納姆熱刺隊舉行他們的首次挑戰杯決賽，對手是格洛斯特隊或特雷維索隊，他們將在當天晚些時候對決。

For Clermont, currently languishing in 10th place in the Top 14, the defeat ends their European adventure with only a potential top-six finish in the domestic league remaining to salvage their season.

對於目前在前14名中排名第10的克萊蒙隊來說，這場失利結束了他們的歐洲冒險之旅，只有在國內聯賽中進入前六名才能挽救他們的賽季。

Despite their valiant effort, Clermont ultimately paid the price for their indiscipline and inability to adapt to the Sharks' physicality. The South Africans' victory is a testament to their growing stature in European rugby, as they continue to challenge the traditional powerhouses of the continent.

儘管他們付出了勇敢的努力，克萊蒙最終還是為他們的不守紀律和無法適應鯊魚隊的身體素質付出了代價。南非人的勝利證明了他們在歐洲橄欖球領域日益增長的地位，他們將繼續挑戰歐洲大陸的傳統強隊。