The Pumas 7’s finished first and qualified for the semifinals for Gold in the New York Sevens
The Pumas 7’s They had a great first day in the New York Seven, the sixth stage of World Circuit: The Argentine team won by 27-26 against Spain, while previously defeated by 31-12 to Fiji and in the closing he fell before Great Britain 19-14.
In this way, the Argentine team qualified for the semifinals for Gold, something they achieved for the second time so far this World Tour season. In it they will face South Africa starting at 1:50 p.m. Argentina time.
Los Pumas 7’s 31-12 Fiji
Argentina came out with everything from the start of the match: Marcos Moneta He took advantage of a good defense by the Argentine team and escaped with fantastic speed to reach the goal. Immediately after a good start, Santino Zangara He took possession of a ball in the air and scored a new try. As if that were not enough, 30 seconds later, again Zangara He closed a good movement and supported those led by Gómez Cora. But, before the end of the first leg, Fiji scored twice through Terio Veilawa and George Bose.
Already in the complement, Luciano González Rizzoni He showed his power and put together a great play so that the ball reached Moneta for the tip, to once again gain distance in the result. FinallyJuan Patricio Batacwith suspense, scored the last victory of the game.
Training: 3- Santino Zangara, 1- Matteo Graziano, 6- Santiago Álvarez (C), 11- Luciano González Rizzoni, 9- Pedro de Haro, 13- Marcos Moneta, 2- Santiago Vera Feld. They entered: 7- Lautaro Bazán Velez, 5- Martiniano Arrieta, 4- Gregorio Pérez Pardo, 12- Sebastián Dubuc, 15- Juan Patricio Batac.
Los Pumas 7’s 27-26 Spain
At the beginning of the match, Spain brought out its game and Tiago Romero supported a fantastic collective try to open the scoring. Immediately, it appeared Luciano Gonzalez to respond with a try from another planet: he faked repeatedly, broke his rivals’ tackles and reached the ingoal. But, after a bad start from Argentina, Eduardo Lopez He played, faced the defense of Los Pumas 7’s and put Spain ahead again. In the final moments, Manu Moreno and Pol Pla They increased the distance.
In the second half, the team led by Gómez Cora changed the game: firstly, Santiago Vera Feld discounted by the tip, then Matteo Graziano He did the same to get within reach on the scoreboard. In closing, with Spain surpassed in all areas, Juan Patricio Batac and Sebastián Dubuc
Training: 3- Santino Zangara, 1- Matteo Graziano, 6- Santiago Álvarez (C), 11- Luciano González Rizzoni, 9- Pedro de Haro, 13- Marcos Moneta, 2- Santiago Vera Feld. They entered: 7- Lautaro Bazán Velez, 5- Martiniano Arrieta, 4- Gregorio Pérez Pardo, 12- Sebastián Dubuc, 15- Juan Patricio Batac.
The Pumas 7’s 14-19 Great Britain
The Argentine team began with possession of the ball, but Great Britain surprised from the start with a counterattack through Finley Lloyd-Gilmourwho then reached the ingoal again to score his double. Before the closing of the first stage, Sebastian Dubuc scored for Los Pumas 7’s to go 12-7 down at halftime.
In the second stage, after a series of attempts, Matteo Graziano The result turned around for the Argentine team. Immediately, Joshua Radcliffe He took advantage of a break from his teammate to pick up a lost ball and score the winning try. At the end, Los Pumas 7’s tried to reverse the score and win, but that was not possible.
Formation: 5- Martiniano Arrieta, 1- Matteo Graziano, 4- Gregorio Pérez Pardo, 7- Lautaro Bazán Velez, 12- Sebastián Dubuc, 15- Juan Patricio Batac, 2- Santiago Vera Feld. Entered: 8- Eliseo Morales, 3- Santino Zangara, 9- Pedro de Haro, 13- Marcos Moneta, 6- Santiago Álvarez.
