The Argentine team triumphed 12-7 and charged revenge of that duel at the Paris Olympic Games that left them without a medal.
The wait ended. After years of attempts and frustrations, the Pumas 7s broke their curse in Hong Kongthe most emblematic tournament of World Rugby Seven Circuit. And they did it in the best way: beating France in the final 12-7charging revenge of that duel in the Olympic Paris Games that left them without a medal.
Los Pumas 7s Champions in Hong Kong: Triumph for History on France and End of the Malefice
The way to the title was not simple. The final began with a tense and closed first half, reflected in an unusual 0-0 on the scoreboard. But in the complement, the yellow card to Liam Delamare He gave Argentina the opportunity he needed. With an more man, they took the moment and marked two tries in rapid succession: first Santiago Álvarez and then Marcos Monetathe best player in the world. France He reacted with a converted try, but did not reach him.
More than a trophy, this title represents a symbolic conquest for the team led by Santiago Gómez Cora. Hong Kong It is the cradle of Seven, the tournament with more tradition in the discipline, and Argentina had never managed to win the Cup. Now, with this victory, The Pumas 7s They consolidate their position as the best team in the world in the season, leading the ranking with 12 points of advantage over Fiji and ensuring its place in the finals of Los Angeles.
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The emotions were in the leather. Gómez Coravisibly moved, expressed what this achievement meant: “I waited 21 years for this moment. My great dream was to win Hong Kongas a player or as a coach, and fulfill it is beautiful. ”For Moneta, the victory had a special value, since in this same city he suffered a fracture that almost leaves it out of the Olympic Games.” The effort that this group makes, which we are here and those that remained in Buenos Aires is very important, “said the fast Argentine back.
The title in Hong Kong adds to those achieved in Perth and Vancouverin a season in which The Pumas 7s They proved to be the most dominant team of the circuit. Now, with Singapore As the last stop before the great definition in Los Angeles, the Argentine team is emerging as the great candidate to keep the World Championship.
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