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Argentina were crowned Men’s champions in Dubai today. Los Pumas 7’s went unbeaten in the two day tournament to underline their Olympic medals credentials. Argentina won the final 19-7 today against France.
The road to the final began today against Chile. Argentina were 19-7 winners in the battle of the Andes. The three tries to one victory saw Franco Sábato, Marcos Moneta, and Lautaro Bazán Vélez each touching down.
The Quarter Final win over Chile saw Argentina into a favorable Semi Final against Japan. The South Americans powered past Asia’s best team, completing a 24-5 win. Moneta scored again. Further first half tries were scored by Santiago Mare and Ignacio Mendy while Fernando Luna went over in the second half.
Argentina won the final by three tries to one. Moneta crossed for two first half tries. The win was sealed in the second half through Lucio Cinti. The win follows Argentina’s two tournament wins earlier this year in Madrid. Los Pumas 7’s have three tournament wins without losing a match in 2021.
MEN’S DAY ONE RESULTS
Canada 45-21 Japan
Argentina 38-14 Uganda
France 21-17 Spain
Kenya 39-7 Chile
Argentina 31-14 Japan
Canada 40-5 Uganda
France 19-19 Kenya
Spain 19-12 Chile
Japan 19-12 Uganda
Argentina 26-14 Canada
France 38-5 Chile
Spain 15-14 Kenya
MEN’S DAY TWO RESULTS
Quarter Final 1: Argentina 19-7 Chile
Quarter Final 2: Japan 15-12 Spain
Quarter Final 3: Kenya 21-19 Canada
Quarter Final 4: France 45-7 Uganda
Plate Semi Final 1: Chile 22-17 Spain
Plate Semi Final 2: Canada 38-7 Uganda
Cup Semi Final 1: Argentina 24-5 Japan
Cup Semi Final 2: France 17-5 Kenya
Plate Final Final: Canada 31-14 Chile
7th Place Final: Uganda 24-18 Spain
3rd Place Final: Kenya 31-14 Japan
Cup Final: Argentina 19-7 France
