Glasgow Warriors welcomed the DHL Stormers to Scotstoun for the first time ever and managed to score the match-winning try with seconds to go in the match. Glasgow Warriors are the deserved 24-17 winners.
The first 20 minutes were played at a blistering pace as both teams showed their willingness to attack from anywhere. The Glasgow Warriors were the "dominant" team at this stage although both teams had several try-scoring opportunities. Three great tries were scored as Glasgow Warriors led 10-07 after 20 minutes of play.
The match continued at the same pace as the first 20 minutes with the DHL Stormers scoring the only try of the quarter to lead 12-10 at the halftime break.
During the third quarter, the pace did slow down quite a bit, however, Glasgow Warriors' physical attacks led to several missed tackles by the DHL Stormers which eventually led to their try to lead 17-12 with 20 minutes to play.
The fourth quarter belonged to the Glasgow Warriors who managed to score the winning try with seconds to go in the match. The Glasgow Winners were the deserved winners with 24-17.
Scorers:
Glasgow Warriors: Tries: Sebastian Cancelliere (2), Kyle Steyn, Huw Jones. Conversion: George Horne (2)
DHL Stormers: Tries: Joseph Dweba, Clayton Blommetjies, Junior Pokomela. Conversion: Manie Libbok.
As it happened:
08:00 Sebastian Cancelliere scored in the corner from a lineout that started in the Glasgow Warriors. Great handling and interplay by the hosts' players. (05-00)
11:31 Lewis Bean (Glasgow Warriors) was sent off with a yellow card,
13:25 Joseph Dweba peeled off from the back of a 5m Lineout-maul to score in the corner for the DHL Stormers. (05-07)
16:34 Kyle Steyn scored the second try for the hosts in the corner. The backline of the Glasgow Warriors speed of handling was too fast for the defence of the DHL Stormers which created the space out wide. (10-07)
29:20 Clayton Blommetjies scored sore in the corner after great interplay on Glasgow Warriors' tryline. (10-12)
50:39 Huw Jones was given a free pass to the DHL Stormers tryline by horrible defence from their visitors. (17-12)
62:01 Junior Pokomela scored from the back of a 5m lineout-maul. (17-17)
78:40 Sebastian Cancelliere scored the bonus point try for the Glasgow Warriors. Sebastian Cancelliere falls on a perfectly weighted crosskick. (22-17)
Teams:
Glasgow Warriors: 15. Ollie Smith, 14. Sebastian Cancelliere, 13. Sione Tuipulotu, 12. Huw Jones, 11. Kyle Steyn (c), 10. Tom Jordan, 9. George Horne, 8. Jack Dempsey, 7. Sione Vailanu, 6. Matt Fagerson, 5. JP du Preez, 4. Lewis Bean, 3. Lucio Sordoni, 2. George Turner, 1. Jamie Bhatti. Replacements: 16. Fraser Brown, 17. Nathan McBeth, 18. Simon Berghan, 19. Alex Samuel, 20. Euan Ferrie, 21. Cameron Neild, 22. Ali Price, 23. Domingo Miotti.
DHL Stormers: 15. Clayton Blommetjies, 14. Suleiman Hartzenberg, 13. Dan du Plessis, 12. Damian Willemse, 11. Leolin Zas, 10. Manie Libbok, 9. Paul de Wet, 8. Hacjivah Dayimani, 7. Willie Engelbrecht, 6. Deon Fourie, 5. Marvin Orie, 4. Ben-Jason Dixon, 3. Neethling Fouche, 2. Joseph Dweba, 1. Steven Kitshoff (c). Replacements: 16. JJ Kotze, 17. Brok Harris, 18. Sazi Sandi, 19. Connor Evans, 20. Junior Pokomela, 21. Marcel Theunissen, 22. Imad Khan, 23. Angelo Davids.
