Esztergom Vikings beats Budapest Exiles in rugby final

The Esztergom Vikings has defended its title, and became champion for the 13th time after beating Budapest Exiles in the final on Saturday, nemzetisport.hu reported.

After kick off, the Budapest Exiles dominated the game, and, as the referee ordered one Vikings player off the pitch due to high tackle, were on power play, which resulted in them scoring the first three points of the clash from a penalty kick. They played a number of unofficial matches against foreign opponents in the pre-season, and it was visible that they had become a solid team.

Initially, the Esztergom Vikings had difficulties with picking up the pace, and it even took them 27 minutes to take the lead after scoring the first try of the game. However, the Exiles scored another penalty before the half-time, thus it was the away team which could go to the dressing room with a one-point lead.