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The two favourites for the Rugby League Mediterranean Cup displayed their credentials with crushing victories to open the week long international tournament.
Hosts and holders Lebanon smashed through the hundred-point barrier against an outclassed Serbia & Montenegro side, eventually running up a 102-0 scoreline, while France overcame initially stiff Moroccan resistance to rack up a 72-0 triumph in Tripolis International Stadium.
Pia halfback Maxime Greseque was on top form as he dominated play for France, bagging three breakaway tries and as many goals for a personal haul of 18-points. Wing Michael Van Snick opened the scoring in the fifth minute to start a procession of French tries, joining wing partner Henri Marot and substitute Sebastian Azema on two tries.
Frances Saturday showdown with Lebanon promises to be a titanic clash as they seek to avenge last years 36-6 cup defeat in Tripoli.
Lebanon captain Anthony Semrani led the team with an inspired performance from hooker, scoring three tries while Samer El Masri compiled 34 points in the 18 try massacre of the plucky Serbs.
Domestic championship products Sami Halabi, Anthony Letayf, Jihad Ashkar and Hassan Taha all made their debuts for Lebanon in a historic day for the sport.
Bartercard Cedars centre Andrew Abou Nader and halfback Anthony Farrah had stand out performances in a stellar all-round team performance.
FRANCE CHANTICLEERS 72
Tries: Greseque 3, Van Snick 2, Marot 2, Azema 2, Terrado, Rorira, Estebanez, Fellous.
Goals: Frayssinous 5/6, Greseque 3/4, Terrado 2/3
defeated MOROCCO
LEBANON CEDARS 102
Tries: Semrani 3, Azzi 2, Anthony Farrah 2, Charlie Farrah 2, Azam 2, Saab, Nohra, Samer El Masri, Younan, Abou Nader, Wissam El Masri, Touma.
Goals: Samer El Masri 15/18
defeated SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO 0
Hosts and holders Lebanon smashed through the hundred-point barrier against an outclassed Serbia & Montenegro side, eventually running up a 102-0 scoreline, while France overcame initially stiff Moroccan resistance to rack up a 72-0 triumph in Tripolis International Stadium.
Pia halfback Maxime Greseque was on top form as he dominated play for France, bagging three breakaway tries and as many goals for a personal haul of 18-points. Wing Michael Van Snick opened the scoring in the fifth minute to start a procession of French tries, joining wing partner Henri Marot and substitute Sebastian Azema on two tries.
Frances Saturday showdown with Lebanon promises to be a titanic clash as they seek to avenge last years 36-6 cup defeat in Tripoli.
Lebanon captain Anthony Semrani led the team with an inspired performance from hooker, scoring three tries while Samer El Masri compiled 34 points in the 18 try massacre of the plucky Serbs.
Domestic championship products Sami Halabi, Anthony Letayf, Jihad Ashkar and Hassan Taha all made their debuts for Lebanon in a historic day for the sport.
Bartercard Cedars centre Andrew Abou Nader and halfback Anthony Farrah had stand out performances in a stellar all-round team performance.
FRANCE CHANTICLEERS 72
Tries: Greseque 3, Van Snick 2, Marot 2, Azema 2, Terrado, Rorira, Estebanez, Fellous.
Goals: Frayssinous 5/6, Greseque 3/4, Terrado 2/3
defeated MOROCCO
LEBANON CEDARS 102
Tries: Semrani 3, Azzi 2, Anthony Farrah 2, Charlie Farrah 2, Azam 2, Saab, Nohra, Samer El Masri, Younan, Abou Nader, Wissam El Masri, Touma.
Goals: Samer El Masri 15/18
defeated SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO 0