The Madagascar Cup final at the Makis Stadium in Andohatapenaka ended in chaos after player altercations and a pitch invasion led to the match being abandoned in the 76th minute. No official winner was declared, and the trophy ceremony was suspended pending a decision from the federation.
The match between Cosfa and Uscar began with Cosfa taking an early lead, reaching 24-3. Uscar fought back to narrow the gap to 18-24 by halftime. Despite a red card for Uscar’s Bosco in the 48th minute, the game remained intense. By the 73rd minute, Cosfa had extended their lead to 42-21, appearing poised for a championship-cup double.
However, in the 76th minute, tensions boiled over into a brawl and a pitch invasion, forcing the referee to stop the game. Marcel Rakotomalala, president of Malagasy Rugby, confirmed that no trophy would be awarded until the federation meets to decide the outcome. Both coaches acknowledged Cosfa’s dominance on the field, but the official result remains in limbo.
Captured & Published at: 2026-10-27 06:24:03 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/10/rugby-xv-une-finale-interrompue-dans-la.html