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Samoa secured their second consecutive IRB title with a sensational finals day performance at the Adelaide Sevens.
Stephen Betham’s side proved irresistible at the Adelaide Oval overpowering shock finalists USA 38-10 in the final. It follows their win at the USA Sevens in Las Vegas last month.
The undoubted star of the final was Mikaele Pesamino, who crossed twice in the final to cement his position as the number one marksmen with 38 ties this season.
It was the USA’s first Cup final and Al Caravelli’s side will take huge confidence from such a feat, as well as 20 valuable points.
Samoa Cup winners again
Despite USA’s brave run, Samoa proved too dominant with the forwards of Treviranus, Mikaele, and Fa’osiliva again in commanding form.
Pesamino scored two tries, as did Fautua Otto, while former captains Uale Mai and Ofisa Treviranus also scored. The USA pulled two scores back through Zach Pangelinan and Nick Edwards, just rewards for their weekend efforts.
To reach the day's finale, Samoa got their second successive semi-final win over Australia with a clinical 26-12 display Tries to Treviranus, Otto (2), Fa’osiliva proved too good for the Aussies, who scored through Quirk and Karauria-Henry. The USA booked their place to meet Samoa with a hugely impressive 26-12 win over an under-par Argentina. Shalom Suniula's double taking the US to their first ever Cup final.
Samoa came from behind to force extra time against New Zealand in the first Cup quarter-final. With Kurt Baker in the bin Timoteo’s golden try dumped the Kiwis to the plate. Hosts Australia left it late against Fiji but James Stannard’s double sent the home team through (26-22).
Zach Pangelinan was USA’s hero in their quarter- final clash with Wales, scoring under the posts with the hooter gone. World Cup runners-up Argentina also left it late in another thrilling finale, Diego Palma’s try a heart-breaker for Paul Treu’s young South Africa, as they went down (14-17).
Kiwis settle for Plate
World Series leaders New Zealand took out the Plate with a 21-14 win over South Africa. Tries from Tokula, Forbes, and Mikkelson gave them 12 valuable IRB points.
Earlier New Zealand beat Fiji in the first Plate semi final to win through to the final against reigning Series champions South Africa, who saw off Wales.
England muster Bowl
Ben Ryan's England finally showed their form with a 33-12 win over Kenya to take the Bowl. Two tries to Christian Wade in the first-half gave them a half-time lead and a penalty try and one from replacement Jake Abbott was enough for the four points.
England were professional in their 19-0 win over a spirited France in the semi-finals. Wade, Brightwell, Lindsay-Hague all scorers for Ben Ryan. Kenya joined them in that final following their 36-12 win over Scotland.
France were comfortable winners against Tonga in the Bowl quarter-finals with Yan Ruel impressing with a brace of scores in the 38-0 win. England hit back after a poor couple of first days with an comprehensive 47-0 win over lowly PNG. Leading IRB Points Scorer, Ben Gollings (2) and James Rodwell(2) leading the way.
Kenya eased into the semi-finals cruising to a 25-7 win over Nieu in their last-eight clash with Collins Injera and the in-form Innocent Simiyu going over twice. Scotland joined the Africans in the semi-finals following their win of the tournament against Japan.
Japan take Shield ahead of Hong Kong
Japan took the title with a 22-19 win over Tonga. Two tries for giant Alisi Tupuailei against his former countrymen enough for the win.Tonga beat PNG in the other semi-final (45-0).
Day 3 Results:
Match 25 – Bowl quarter-final: France 38 Tonga 0
Match 26 – Bowl quarter-final: England 47 PNG 0
Match 27 – Bowl quarter-final: Kenya 25 Nieu 7
Match 28 – Bowl quarter-final: Japan 21 Scotland 15
Match 29 – Cup quarter-final: New Zealand 19 Samoa 24
Match 30 – Cup quarter-final: Australia 26 Fiji 22
Match 31 – Cup quarter-final: Wales 10 USA 12
Match 32 – Cup quarter-final: South Africa 14 Argentina 17
Match 33 – Shield semi-finals: Tonga 45 PNG 0
Match 34 – Shield semi-finals: Japan 22 Nieu 5
Match 35 – Bowl semi-finals: England 19 France 0
Match 36 – Bowl semi-finals: Kenya 36 Scotland 12
Match 37 – Plate semi-finals: New Zealand 24 Fiji 21
Match 38 – Plate semi-finals: Wales 0 South Africa 29
Match 39 – Cup semi-finals: Samoa 26 Australia 12
Match 40 – Cup semi-finals: USA 26 Argentina 12
Match 41 - Shield final: Tonga 19 Japan 22
Match 42 - Bowl final: England 33 Kenya 12
Match 43 - Plate final: New Zealand 21 South Africa 14
Match 44 - Cup final: Samoa 38 USA 10
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Maxgladiel Sun 21 Mar 2010 02:52
Shujaaa..ol th way! Kipin ma fingers closed 4 th bowl final! Th quarter, nieu,these ar shujaa's whipin boys!
Reply | Report this PostTapeni Taeu Sun 21 Mar 2010 11:54
Greetings from Darfur for the Manu Samoa.(Malo le Tau).
Reply | Report this PostWell done boys, what a massive win today, I know you can do it, I'm proud of you guys, winning against NZ is not
new to you, tackling the host down in the semifinal is something terrible for them, well boys, there's no doubt that you lead the World IRB seven serious now, you walked away with 24 points today, that make Samoa very proud of you.
Good job boys, well done Mr Betham, just go and get another 30 points from Hong Kong next week.
All the best.
Tapeni Taeu Sun 21 Mar 2010 11:56
Greetings from Darfur for the Manu Samoa.(Malo le Tau).
Reply | Report this PostWell done boys, what a massive win today, I know you can do it, I'm proud of you guys, winning against NZ is not
new to you, tackling the host down in the semifinal is something terrible for them, well boys, there's no doubt that you lead the World IRB seven serious now, you walked away with 24 points today, that make Samoa very proud of you.
Good job boys, well done Mr Betham, just go and get another 30 points from Hong Kong next week.
All the best.
Tapeni Taeu Sun 21 Mar 2010 11:56
Greetings from Darfur for the Manu Samoa.(Malo le Tau).
Reply | Report this PostWell done boys, what a massive win today, I know you can do it, I'm proud of you guys, winning against NZ is not
new to you, tackling the host down in the semifinal is something terrible for them, well boys, there's no doubt that you lead the World IRB seven serious now, you walked away with 24 points today, that make Samoa very proud of you.
Good job boys, well done Mr Betham, just go and get another 30 points from Hong Kong next week.
All the best.
Tapeni Taeu Sun 21 Mar 2010 11:56
Greetings from Darfur for the Manu Samoa.(Malo le Tau).
Reply | Report this PostWell done boys, what a massive win today, I know you can do it, I'm proud of you guys, winning against NZ is not
new to you, tackling the host down in the semifinal is something terrible for them, well boys, there's no doubt that you lead the World IRB seven serious now, you walked away with 24 points today, that make Samoa very proud of you.
Good job boys, well done Mr Betham, just go and get another 30 points from Hong Kong next week.
All the best.
Tapeni Taeu Sun 21 Mar 2010 11:56
Greetings from Darfur for the Manu Samoa.(Malo le Tau).
Reply | Report this PostWell done boys, what a massive win today, I know you can do it, I'm proud of you guys, winning against NZ is not
new to you, tackling the host down in the semifinal is something terrible for them, well boys, there's no doubt that you lead the World IRB seven serious now, you walked away with 24 points today, that make Samoa very proud of you.
Good job boys, well done Mr Betham, just go and get another 30 points from Hong Kong next week.
All the best.
Tapeni Taeu Sun 21 Mar 2010 11:56
Greetings from Darfur for the Manu Samoa.(Malo le Tau).
Reply | Report this PostWell done boys, what a massive win today, I know you can do it, I'm proud of you guys, winning against NZ is not
new to you, tackling the host down in the semifinal is something terrible for them, well boys, there's no doubt that you lead the World IRB seven serious now, you walked away with 24 points today, that make Samoa very proud of you.
Good job boys, well done Mr Betham, just go and get another 30 points from Hong Kong next week.
All the best.
Tapeni Taeu Sun 21 Mar 2010 11:56
Greetings from Darfur for the Manu Samoa.(Malo le Tau).
Reply | Report this PostWell done boys, what a massive win today, I know you can do it, I'm proud of you guys, winning against NZ is not
new to you, tackling the host down in the semifinal is something terrible for them, well boys, there's no doubt that you lead the World IRB seven serious now, you walked away with 24 points today, that make Samoa very proud of you.
Good job boys, well done Mr Betham, just go and get another 30 points from Hong Kong next week.
All the best.
Tapeni Taeu Sun 21 Mar 2010 11:56
Greetings from Darfur for the Manu Samoa.(Malo le Tau).
Reply | Report this PostWell done boys, what a massive win today, I know you can do it, I'm proud of you guys, winning against NZ is not
new to you, tackling the host down in the semifinal is something terrible for them, well boys, there's no doubt that you lead the World IRB seven serious now, you walked away with 24 points today, that make Samoa very proud of you.
Good job boys, well done Mr Betham, just go and get another 30 points from Hong Kong next week.
All the best.
Tapeni Taeu Sun 21 Mar 2010 11:56
Greetings from Darfur for the Manu Samoa.(Malo le Tau).
Reply | Report this PostWell done boys, what a massive win today, I know you can do it, I'm proud of you guys, winning against NZ is not
new to you, tackling the host down in the semifinal is something terrible for them, well boys, there's no doubt that you lead the World IRB seven serious now, you walked away with 24 points today, that make Samoa very proud of you.
Good job boys, well done Mr Betham, just go and get another 30 points from Hong Kong next week.
All the best.
Tapeni Taeu Sun 21 Mar 2010 11:56
Greetings from Darfur for the Manu Samoa.(Malo le Tau).
Reply | Report this PostWell done boys, what a massive win today, I know you can do it, I'm proud of you guys, winning against NZ is not
new to you, tackling the host down in the semifinal is something terrible for them, well boys, there's no doubt that you lead the World IRB seven serious now, you walked away with 24 points today, that make Samoa very proud of you.
Good job boys, well done Mr Betham, just go and get another 30 points from Hong Kong next week.
All the best.
andrew sua Sun 21 Mar 2010 15:29
malo lava SAMOA,,welldone boyz,,this wat we been waiting for,,for our seven's team to dominate the world,,God bless,,and all the best for Hong Kong.
Reply | Report this Postandrew sua Sun 21 Mar 2010 15:29
chhhhhhooooooooo hoooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply | Report this Postandrew sua Sun 21 Mar 2010 15:30
O ai le Toa,O ai le Toa??????? SAMOA
Reply | Report this PostHay Asomuaalemalama Faapalemata Fri 26 Mar 2010 20:54
Good Job boys...well done coach. This is our year as you have proven that local talent is still developed at a higher level. Every Samoan should be proud whether you know rugby or not. Go Manu Samoa.
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