Gloucester advance to European Challenge Cup semi-finals with win over Ospreys

Gloucester secured their spot in the European Challenge Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought 23-13 victory over Ospreys at Kingsholm. The Cherry & Whites put on a dominant display to outclass their opponents and book their place in the next round.

The game started with Santiago Carreras putting Gloucester ahead with a penalty, but Ospreys quickly responded with Keelan Giles scoring the opening try of the match. However, Gloucester fought back with Seb Blake crossing the try line just before half-time to give them a narrow lead of 14-13 going into the break.

In the second half, Gloucester continued to pile on the pressure, with Carreras adding three more penalties to extend their lead to 10 points. Ospreys struggled to make an impact in the second half, failing to score any points as Gloucester held on for the win.

Gloucester’s strong performance was highlighted by their solid defense and clinical attacking play, which ultimately proved too much for Ospreys to handle. The Cherry & Whites will now look ahead to the semi-finals with confidence as they aim to continue their impressive run in the competition.

Overall, it was a well-deserved victory for Gloucester, who showcased their quality and determination throughout the match. With their eyes set on the European Challenge Cup title, Gloucester will be eager to carry this momentum into the next round and beyond.