Dominant Brazil claim Sudamérica 7s crown

Brazil proved a class apart to win the Sudamérica Sevens at the Carrasco Polo club in Montevideo this weekend. Sunday’s Cup Final was a one-sided 34-7 win for the Yaras, who went undefeated with an overall points spread of 246 points scored and only 12 conceded in six games.

It’s the 17th South American title for Brazil in the 18 editions of the tournament. The competition also marked the end for star player Beatriz ‘Futuro’ Mühlbauer, who has announced her retirement at the age of 34 just months prior to the intended start of the Tokyo Olympics. Brazil have already qualified by winning last year’s event in Lima.

The greatest improvement in ranking is that of Paraguay. Having finished in 5th last year, they upset first Argentina in the Quarter Finals and the Colombia in the Semi Final to finish in 2nd overall. On the opening day they had also earned wins over Peru and Uruguay.

Last year’s runners-up Colombia cruised past Uruguay in the Bronze Final with Argentina ending in a disappointing 5th place. Despite Paraguay’s success, it’s Colombia and Argentina who will compete in the Repechage tournament for the last spot in Tokyo, with final details for the qualifier yet to be confirmed.

 

DAY ONE RESULTS

ROUND 1
Colombia 17 – 17 Chile
Argentina 38 – 0 Costa Rica
Paraguay 27 – 5 Peru
Brazil 29 – 0 Uruguay

ROUND 2
Colombia 48 – 0 Costa Rica
Argentina 7 – 12 Chile
Paraguay 10 – 5 Uruguay
Brazil 53 – 5 Peru

ROUND 3
Chile 46 – 0 Costa Rica
Argentina 12 – 22 Colombia
Peru 10 – 12 Uruguay
Brazil 36 – 0 Paraguay

 

DAY TWO RESULTS

QUARTER FINALS
Colombia 34 – 0 Peru
Brazil 43 – 0 Costa Rica
Uruguay 15 – 14 Chile
Paraguay 15 – 10 Argentina

5th PLACE SEMI FINALS
Argentina 36 – 0 Peru
Chile 31 – 0 Costa Rica

CUP SEMI FINALS
Paraguay 12 – 5 Colombia
Uruguay 0 – 51 Brazil

7th PLACE FINAL
Peru 31 – 0 Costa Rica

5th PLACE FINAL
Argentina 17 – 7 Chile

BRONZE FINAL
Colombia 29 – 5 Uruguay

CUP FINAL
Paraguay 7 – 34 Brazil