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more »Stunning Samoa win again in Hong Kong
Samoa came from behind in an absorbing final to beat New Zealand 24-21 and win the 2010 Hong Kong Sevens.
It is Samoa’s third consecutive win on this year’s IRB World Sevens Series and pushes them into top spot in the overall log.
Mikaele Pesamino, voted the tournament's Best and Fairest, and an inspired Simaika Mikaele both crossed twice as the Samoans recovered from 14-0 down in a stamina sapping game.
The win gives Samoa 30 points and an overall 124 points in the season standings. The Kiwis drop to second with 121 points.
Elsewhere, Australia stormed to their third Plate win over South Africa this season and Canada thrashed Wales to grab the Bowl. Hosts Hong delighted the 30,000 gathered in So Kon Poh with a victory in the Shield, their first bit of silverware at their home tournament in nine years.
International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge was among the trophy presenters, attending the Hong Kong Sevens after the sport was given Olympic status in October.
Samoa unstoppable in Cup
New Zealand’s Kurt Baker good form continued in the Cup final scoring two early tries. Mikaele scored twice before the break to close the gap to just two points at the half. Samoa took the lead early in the second half and soon after the islanders counter-attacked again with the outstanding Pesamino completing an 80m move as bodies lay scattered.
England competed strongly against the vastly more experienced Samoans in the first semi-final but succombed to a second half onslaught. Mikaele Pesamino again showing his class with two scores in the 28-24 win. Kurt Baker was unstoppable for the kiwis in their semi-final, crossing four times in the 28-33 win over defending champions New Zealand
Samoa proved too hot to handle for USA in the first quarter-final, despite the Americans leading at half-time. Stephen Betham's men click into gear inthe secon period though scoring three times inthe 24-7. Tom Powell was the South Stand's hero in England's win over Australia, touching down for a 26-19 win in see-saw battle.
Scores from Tuwai and Lutumailagi gave Fiji the edge in their tense 14-12 win over South Africa. There was no fairy-tale for Kenya with New Zealand too powerful for them in the last quarter-final. Tries from Tokula, Cama, and Mikkelson proved the difference.
Another Plate for Australia
Australia went through to the final against the brave USA with a 21-12 win. Exciting teenager Kimami Situati going over late to seal the win and final spot for the Aussies. South Africa booked their final spot with Mpho Mbiyozo's late try giving them their second win of the weekend over Kenya.
Canada show ability in Bowl win
Wales got the better of Scotland of Wales in an exciting Celtic clash in the first semi-final. Bramwell, Rees, Webb and Cuthbert crossing the 26-7 win. Canada booked their spot in the final, surviving a late Portugal comeback to win 26-24.
Wales dug deep to beat Argentina in the quarter-finals, Nicky Thomas’ try the winner. Scotland got the better of Japan, but only just, with Stevie Gemmell’s team going through 10-12. Morgan Williams' young Canada got the better of Tonga 26-0 with the Portugese beating France 17-7 in a fiery quarter-final clash.
Hong Kong take Shield
Hong Kong delighted the 30,000 fans with a win in the Shield, Rowan Varty's try proving the winning one in the 17-19 win over Russia.
Hong Kong went through to the final thanks to Rowan Varty's hat-trick, winners 26-19 over Italy. Russia showed nerve to dislodge Zimbabwe 14-17.
Zimbabwe’s Cheetahs swept aside Thailand 43-12 in the first quarter-final, Gardener Nechironga continuing his solid form with two tries. China and Russia, both countries with huge Olympic potential, met in the second quarter-finals with the Russians too strong winning 17-31.
Yiu Kam Shing Salom and Keith Robertson both picked up doubles in the 31-14 win over Korea and Italy sent Chinese Taipei home 45-12 in the respective quarter-finals.
Hong Kong Sevens Day 3 Schedule/Results
Match 37 – Shield quarter-finals: Zimbabwe 43 Thailand 12
Match 38 – Shield quarter-finals: China 17 Russia 31
Match 39 – Shield quarter-finals: Hong Kong 31 Korea 14
Match 40 – Shield quarter-finals: Chinese Taipei 12 Italy 45
Match 41 – Plate quarter-finals: Argentina 12 Wales 17
Match 42 – Plate quarter-finals: Scotland 12 Japan 10
Match 43 – Plate quarter-finals: Canada 26 Tonga 0
Match 44 – Plate quarter-finals: Portugal 17 France 7
Match 45 – Cup quarter-finals: Samoa 24 USA 7
Match 46 – Cup quarter-finals: England 26 Australia 19
Match 47 – Cup quarter-finals: Fiji 14 South Africa 12
Match 48 – Cup quarter-finals: Kenya 12 New Zealand 21
Match 49 –Shield semi-finals: Zimbabwe 14 Russia 17
Match 50 – Shield semi-finals: Hong Kong 26 Italy 19
Match 51 – Bowl semi-finals: Wales 26 Scotland 7
Match 52 – Bowl semi-finals: Canada 26 Portugal 24
Match 53 – Plate semi-finals: USA 12 Australia 21
Match 54 –Plate semi-finals: South Africa 19 Kenya 12
Match 55 –Cup semi-finals: Samoa 28 England 24
Match 56 – Cup semi-finals: Fiji 28 New Zealand 33
Match 57 – Shield final: Russia 17 Hong Kong 19
Match 58 – Bowl final: Wales 17 Canada 35
Match 59 – Plate final: Australia 12 South Africa 5
Match 60 – Cup final: Samoa 24 New Zealand 21
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Zap Sun 28 Mar 2010 04:47
Samoa will win the cup this tournament in Hong Kong Sevens.
Reply | Report this PostGo Samoa!!!! All the Best.!!!!
Lolo Lui and boys
Esi Sun 28 Mar 2010 05:57
FIJI WILL WIN THE Hong Kong 7s TOURNAMENT.....Victory will be theirs as god is always by their side.
Reply | Report this Postvaimagalo10111141521 Sun 28 Mar 2010 06:16
ALL THE WAY BOYS...HEADS UP - YOU ARE CAPABLE OF WINNING SO BRING IT HOME AGAIN
Reply | Report this PostBEST WISHES FOR LOLO LUI AND THE BOYS ...GO SAMOA GO!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Chu Sun 28 Mar 2010 06:38
NZ all the way!!!!
Reply | Report this Postvaimagalo10111141521 Sun 28 Mar 2010 06:49
Congratulation for winning that match with USA. JOB WELL DONE BOYS... GIVE CREDIT TO USA FOR GIVING IT A TRY...AWESOME SAMOA
Reply | Report this Postbri Sun 28 Mar 2010 07:01
i awear these people sometimes forget were here...
Reply | Report this Postbri Sun 28 Mar 2010 07:01
i awear these people sometimes forget were here...
Reply | Report this PostJay Sun 28 Mar 2010 07:06
GO FIJI GO!!! Fiji all the WAY
Reply | Report this PostPaporo Kam Sun 28 Mar 2010 07:35
I would love to see the Kenyan all the way to the final.
Reply | Report this Postmarsh Sun 28 Mar 2010 07:36
SAMOA IS GONNA WIN!! MANU SAMOA
Reply | Report this Postvaimagalo1011141521 Sun 28 Mar 2010 07:43
GO SAMOA GO!!!!!!
Reply | Report this PostSamKiwi Sun 28 Mar 2010 07:53
Congratulation NZ for winning Kenya. Keep it up . Nz will win Fiji next
Reply | Report this Postmonz Sun 28 Mar 2010 08:01
May the best team win.....Gudluck
Reply | Report this PostLani Tauti Sun 28 Mar 2010 09:09
[quote]In reply to the original entry: wishing The Manusamoa Boys the best nd may the force be with you all :) may the best team win(Manu SamoaY
Reply | Report this PostSamoa will win the cup this tournament in Hong Kong Sevens.
Go Samoa!!!! All the Best.!!!!
Lolo Lui and boys[/quote]
Paporo Kam Sun 28 Mar 2010 09:14
GO SAMOA GO...... MAY BLESSED AFTER TOURNAMENT...GO MANU!!!!!
Reply | Report this Postkinghazal Sun 28 Mar 2010 09:18
Samoa to conquer all!!!!!!!!!!
Reply | Report this Postjayems Sun 28 Mar 2010 10:36
fiji................ all the way.....
Reply | Report this PostZyman Sun 28 Mar 2010 10:44
Faamalo Manu fai o le faiva.
Reply | Report this PostLolo, Uale and the boys. Cool, calm, and collective. Talo and palusami is the key, The world has no answer; not their rules, not their referees, whatever it takes the Manu transcents it all. Can you all hear us now. See ya at the top. Don't forget:
Viia le Atua i mea uma lava.
Avinesh Sun 28 Mar 2010 10:55
[quote]In reply to the original entry:
Reply | Report this PostFiji all the best and I am sure you will win the hongkong seven.
Sarwan Kumar Sun 28 Mar 2010 10:58
fiji will win the 2010 Hong kong sevens as they are great team in the world, all the best guys - Avinesh ( Canada)
Reply | Report this Postvaimagalo1011141521 Sun 28 Mar 2010 11:29
MALO FAI LE FAIVA SAMOA. ALO I LA TOU TAALOGA MULIMULI O LE TOURNAMENT IA MANUIA. E LE O MAFAI ONA MAUA SE MOE ONA O LE TAPUA'I ATU. UA UMA FO'I ONA VILI LE FAANOI MO TAEAO`/
Reply | Report this Postleonia isaako Sun 28 Mar 2010 12:54
Go manu samoa you'rrre the
Reply | Report this PostBest.one more to go.you can
Do it captain and the boys.
God bless you all.
leonia isaako Sun 28 Mar 2010 13:58
Manu samoa fa'amalo ta'aalo
Reply | Report this PostUa outou fa'ati'eti'e samoa
I tumutumu o atu mauga.
Fa'amanuia tele le atua mo le
Au ta'aalo ma ona ofisa uma
Manuia samoa uma.
God bless you all!!!!
You go manu. Nobody can beat
You.hats off to you boys!!!!
SKULL Sun 28 Mar 2010 14:08
THE BEST WILL TAKE THE CUP HOME.......
Reply | Report this PostFred Taala Sun 28 Mar 2010 21:08
Congratulation to coach Betham and the whole team for job well done. You all made all
Reply | Report this PostSamoan proud around the world. I hope our govennment will give you a bigger $$$$ contracts.
Big congrats from Utah.
mast nathaniel Sun 28 Mar 2010 23:20
FAAMALO FAI OLE FAIVA UA TOU FAIA MEA UA MANUIA AI LE TATOU ATUNUU TOE TAUTAU UA AI SAMOA I LE LALOLAGIA ATO,,FAAMAO LE LOTO NUU,LOTO TOA,IA MANUI LAVA TOU ALO ATU MO LE ISI TAAMILOSAGA O TOTOE
Reply | Report this PostMarife Sun 28 Mar 2010 23:32
[quote]In reply to the original entry:
Reply | Report this PostCongrats Manu Samoa.You're the best!!! I know you work hard for the people of Samoa after the disater. Keep it up...Im so proud of you...................
Samoa will win the cup this tournament in Hong Kong Sevens.
Go Samoa!!!! All the Best.!!!!
Lolo Lui and boys[/quote]
Lupematasila Tagaloa Jaamalanga Mon 29 Mar 2010 02:58
Faamalo le taalo faatausala lea ua patipati taoto ai le tamaloa Faleata.O lea ua mua o ma ua tini o,ua malie malo,ua e uu malo ma ua e tago i malo.Lefao e,o lau seu ua laga tila ua se ato lou tualima ua faamalo fai o le faiva.Ua faalua ona ou taumafai atu i le siamupini ae talofa e malosi toe uiga ese le MANU,ua vaivai le AETO.Lau Susuga i le faiaoga ma le Komiti faapea alo ma tama taalo,o le toe upu a le tama o Alao ma le tina o Taufalealematagi Ia Nafanua ina o le a sauni i le lagaina o le toilalo e faapea IA MAPUE I MALO OU FAIVA MA IA I AI MALO I OU SULUGATITI. Faamanuia le Tama o i le lagi i le Ao Mamalu O Le Malo O Samoa LAu Afioga i le TUIATUA TUPUA TAMASESE TUPUOLA EFI ma le MASIOFO,Lau Afioga A Le PALEMIA Ma Sui O Le Fono Tofia,Le Fofoga Fetalai Ma Le Kapeneta,Susuga I Ao Faalupega I Fata Faitaulaga E Fia,Aua O Samloa O LE Ao Mamala I LE Faasouga O LE Atu Polapola Ma Le Atu Folasa,O Upu O Mafaufauga A Se Fatu Pese e Faapea SAMOA iA ALALAGA UA SIITIA LOU TULAGA UA MAFAI E OE ONA PULEA OU TAGATA,PULE I LE AMIOTONU IA SILISILI LE USITAI.TAGO IA SAMOA I OU FAAVAE MAUTU.
Afai ae galo atu oe ia galo lava i lou lima taumatau,a ia pipii atu lou laulaufaiva ma ia i ai pea le manuia i ou pa Samoa
SOIFUA MA IA MANUIA
LUPEMATASILA TAGALOA FAAMALAGA
Faamalo le taalo faatausala lea ua patipati taoto ai le tamaloa Faleata.O lea ua mua o ma ua tini o,ua malie malo,ua e uu malo ma ua e tago i malo.Lefao e,o lau seu ua laga tila ua se ato lou tualima ua faamalo fai o le faiva.Ua faalua ona ou taumafai atu i le siamupini ae talofa e malosi toe uiga ese le MANU,ua vaivai le AETO.Lau Susuga i le faiaoga ma le Komiti faapea alo ma tama taalo,o le toe upu a le tama o Alao ma le tina o Taufalealematagi Ia Nafanua ina o le a sauni i le lagaina o le toilalo e faapea IA MAPUE I MALO OU FAIVA MA IA I AI MALO I OU SULUGATITI. Faamanuia le Tama o i le lagi i le Ao Mamalu O Le Malo O Samoa LAu Afioga i le TUIATUA TUPUA TAMASESE TUPUOLA EFI ma le MASIOFO,Lau Afioga A Le PALEMIA Ma Sui O Le Fono Tofia,Le Fofoga Fetalai Ma Le Kapeneta,Susuga I Ao Faalupega I Fata Faitaulaga E Fia,Aua O Samloa O LE Ao Mamala I LE Faasouga O LE Atu Polapola Ma Le Atu Folasa,O Upu O Mafaufauga A Se Fatu Pese e Faapea SAMOA iA ALALAGA UA SIITIA LOU TULAGA UA MAFAI E OE ONA PULEA OU TAGATA,PULE I LE AMIOTONU IA SILISILI LE USITAI.TAGO IA SAMOA I OU FAAVAE MAUTU. Afai ae galo atu oe ia galo lava i lou lima taumatau,a ia pipii atu lou laulaufaiva ma ia i ai pea le manuia i ou pa Samoa SOIFUA MA IA MANUIA LUPEMATASILA TAGALOA FAAMALAGAReply | Report this Postrseannemunokoa Mon 29 Mar 2010 04:05
well done boys, sii le viiga ma le faafetai ile Atua aua ana leai lona alofa ma lona agalelei e le taunuu le tou faamoemoe, job done and we are all proud of you
Reply | Report this Postttaul Mon 29 Mar 2010 07:30
[quote]In reply to the original entry:
Reply | Report this PostFIJI WILL WIN THE Hong Kong 7s TOURNAMENT.....Victory will be theirs as god is always by their side.[/quote]
Yea u r right........puddy. jUST WATCH THE SAMOANS.
tau Mon 29 Mar 2010 23:07
well done boys,malo faaea malo.Malo le tauivi a'o feagai ai ma le taua o mafaufauga e ala i taaloga uma sei oo i le final.Faamanuia le ATUA foai pea le tino malosi mo isi taaloga o totoe ia iu manuia.Big faamalo mo le susuga ST BETHAM mo le faaogaina o le tomai mai le ATUA e faatautaia ai le tatou au MANU SAMOA.Faalauaitele pea e le ATUA le tomai i lau susuga.A;o le talosaga,faamolemole KA FIA MALO pea i isi vae ia e kokoe.MANUIA le toe alo atu i vae e lua o totoe o le taamilosaga.........GOD BLESS YOU ALL...
Reply | Report this PostTai Tue 30 Mar 2010 14:51
Wooooooooow hus da KING OF 7S NOW????????? who else DA MANU SAMOA keep it up BOIZ.U make us hea in USP FIJI so mimika da whole of this time while doing our stadiz FAAMALO FAI O LE FAIVA BRADAS -wananavu!!!!!!GOD BLESS SAMOA
Reply | Report this Postpaul sokimi Wed 31 Mar 2010 00:27
CHEEEEEE HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! MALO LAVA BOYZ LE KA'ALO FINAU.....MAGAIA KA'ALOGA ! WELL CONGRATULATION BOYZ!!!! IA MAGUIA KA'ALOGA O LO'O KOKOE................GO MANU SAMOA!!!!!!! WE ARE DA ONE GOD BLESS CHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HOOOOOOOOOOOOO.....................
Reply | Report this PostCHOLO Wed 31 Mar 2010 04:47
lol Malo Manu!!
Reply | Report this PostIsland boys Fri 14 May 2010 02:48
praise be to God.....we in da island love it...hhmmm...from Lepea in Upolu with a population of 180 people we love it...from Samoa with a playing population of 2000 rugby players...we love it....to beat the wanna kiwi samoans...we love it.... to beat a nation(Kiwi) who steal our best talents annually then dump them after one test...we love it......u now know nz that u have money and technologies and some wanna be nz from the pacific, but u dont have pride and loyalty and da heart of a real warrior with only $5000 STA allowance/salary p.a and taro and palusami as our daily meal, too much fat but with loyalty and pride, it is all balance diet......hhahaha...sorry man....but its good to kick your butts for all you have done
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