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Argentina were round champions of this weekend’s Madrid Sevens. Los Pumas 7’s went undefeated in the two day tournament
Click here for the Day One results.
On Day Two Argentina started against Portugal. The South Americans were on top throughout the contest. Rodrigo Etchart scored two tries while Franco Sábato, Lautaro Bazán Vélez, Lucio Cinti, Ignacio Mendy, and Joaquín de la Vega all scored one each. The result ensured the team of a place in the final with a game in hand.
Los Pumas 7’s next opponent was Kenya. Argentina were convincing 21-7 winners. Matías Osadczuk impressed with two tries while Rodrigo Etchart also touched down. The match was a preview of the final with Kenya finishing in second place behind Argentina.
Kenya improved for the final. Scores were level in the final minute. Rodrigo Etchart secured the result with a try. It was his second of the match. Lucio Cinti was the remaining Argentine scorer in the final.
The USA Men’s Eagles finished the tournament in third place. They did so with a 24-17 win over hosts Spain. However, the talking point of the day, and tournament, for the team is the injury suffered by star player Perry Baker.
The USA Women’s Eagles also finished in third position. Bronze was secured with a comfortable 47-7 win over Poland. Earlier in the day the Women’s Eagles fell to a 21-19 loss against Russia and a 27-7 loss against France. Russia were champions, downing France 17-5 in the Women’s Final.
MADRID SEVENS 2021 – DAY TWO RESULTS
MEN’S
Argentina 47-5 Portugal
Kenya 38-7 USA
Argentina 21-7 Kenya
Spain 40-14 Portugal
Bronze Final: USA 24-17 Spain
Madrid 7’s Final: Argentina 21-14 Kenya
Final
WOMEN’S
Russia 21-19 USA
Spain 10-7 Kenya
France 31-0 Poland
Spain 15-12 Russia
France 27-7 USA
Poland 15-7 Kenya
Fifth Place Final: Spain 12-10 Kenya
Bronze Final: USA 47-7 Poland
Madrid 7’s Final: Russia 17-5 France
