The Kenya Lionesses have secured their place in the Repechage semi-finals following a hard-fought 15-12 victory over Argentina in Monaco on Sunday.
This clash was a rematch of the group stage encounter where the Lionesses had previously edged out Argentina with a 19-17 win, enabling them to progress to the quarter-finals as Pool A winners.
Kenya Lionesses lead
The match began with two intense and cautious minutes before Grace Odhiambo broke the deadlock, giving the Lionesses a 5-0 lead after a break on the left wing.
Kenya doubled their advantage when Stella Wafula outmanoeuvred her markers to land the second try, extending the lead to 10-0 by halftime.
In the second half, Judith Okumu’s ripped the ball from the Argentines and set up speedster Janet Okello for Kenya’s third try. Despite continued struggles with conversions, Kenya appeared in control.
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Argentina responded with a try from Mayra Genghini at the corner, followed by a beautifully executed play that saw Josefina Padellaro score, narrowing the gap to just three points after a conversion.
Despite Argentina’s late surge, the Lionesses held firm to secure their spot in the semi-finals. They will face Czechia, who ended Uganda’s unbeaten run in the quarter-finals, with the hope of reaching the final.
As the Lionesses continue their quest for Olympic qualification, their resilience and determination have been key to their success in Monaco.
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