The Fiji 7s team has demonstrated remarkable prowess by defeating Argentina with a score of 43-21, securing their place in the gold medal final at the HSBC Dubai 7s tournament. Their dominant performance featured a total of seven tries compared to Argentina’s three, showcasing Fiji’s ability to maintain control throughout the match.
Fiji took an early lead, establishing a 21-7 advantage by halftime. The team’s disciplined approach and aggressive defense enabled them to maintain a significant amount of possession. The scoring began with George Bose’s try in the second minute, followed by Joji Nasova and captain Jeremaia Matana adding to the tally shortly after. Filipe Sauturaga contributed by converting three tries.
After the break, Fiji continued to add points, with Nasova scoring again at the nine-minute mark, followed by Pilipo Bukayaro. Ilikimi Vunaki’s try and Terio Veilawa’s score rounded out Fiji’s impressive performance, further solidified by Iowane Teba’s conversion.
Argentina managed to score three tries through Santiago Mare, Marcos Moneta, and Luciano Gonzalez, while their efforts included three conversions from Joaquin Pellandini, Santiago Vera Feld, and Gonzalez.
Fiji will clash with Spain in the final, set to take place at 4:11 am, providing them with yet another opportunity to showcase their exceptional talent on the international stage.
This decisive victory highlights Fiji’s strength and skill in rugby sevens, and their upcoming final presents a thrilling opportunity for them to capture the gold medal. Fans can look forward to an exciting match that will showcase the best of both teams’ abilities.
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