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Day two of the 2018 Juegos Suramericanos saw the medals picture taking shape. With one day left to play the competition in Bolivia is proving to be one with many results not going according to historical rankings.
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In the Men’s division the day concluded with a thrilling 12-12 draw between Argentina and Chile. This was a massive moral victory for Los Cóndores 7’s. Earlier in the day the Chileans romped past Uruguay, winning 35-7.
Uruguay’s remaining day two fixture was a 55-0 win over hosts Bolivia. The Bolivians also fell to a heavy defeat against Paraguay though they were extremely pleased to score a try against their southeastern neighbors.
Paraguay’s other fixture saw Os Tupis winning 31-7. Against Colombia, however, Brazil was pushed to the limit in a 19-17 match.
Argentina’s 28-7 defeat of Colombia and their draw with Chile means Los Pumas 7’s head into the final day as the team favored to win Gold.
In the Women’s section Argentina also had a strong opening match. A 53-0 win over Bolivia would be followed by a 20-0 win over Peru later in the day.
Paraguay and Colombia competed to a 19-19 draw while the remainder of the Women’s fixtures saw one side comfortably defeating the other. Brazil enjoyed 47-0 and 43-0 wins over Uruguay and Peru to underline themselves as favorites for Gold.
With Argentina now expected to finish second the Battle for Bronze remains interesting. Colombia’s 47-5 victory over Bolivia and Paraguay’s 29-7 win over Uruguay were notable on Day Two.
MEN’S RESULTS
Uruguay 55-0 Bolivia
Brazil 31-7 Paraguay
Argentina 28-7 Colombia
Chile 35-7 Uruguay
Paraguay 47-7 Bolivia
Brazil 19-17 Colombia
Argentina 12-12 Chile
WOMEN’S RESULTS
Argentina 53-0 Bolivia
Paraguay 19-19 Colombia
Brazil 47-0 Uruguay
Colombia 47-5 Bolivia
Paraguay 29-7 Uruguay
Argentina 20-0 Peru
Brazil 43-0 Peru
TUESDAY FIXTURES
Men’s: Colombia vs Chile (11:06am)
Men’s: Argentina vs Paraguay (11:28am)
Men’s: Paraguay vs Uruguay (11:50am)
Men’s: Bolivia vs Brazil (1:40pm)
Men’s: Colombia vs Paraguay (1:18pm)
Men’s: Brazil vs Chile (2:36pm)
Men’s: Argentina vs Uruguay (3:30pm)
Women’s: Uruguay vs Peru (10:00am)
Women’s: Bolivia vs Brazil (10:22am)
Women’s: Argentina vs Colombia (10:44am)
Women’s: Uruguay vs Colombia (12:12pm)
Women’s: Bolivia vs Paraguay (12:34pm)
Women’s: Paraguay vs Peru (2:24pm)
Women’s: Brazil vs Argentina (3:08pm)
* All times are local.
