Kenya 7s lose to Argentina in Olympic Rugby 7s opener

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Kenya 7s lost the Olympics Rugby 7s opening match played in Paris 31-12 to Argentina in the match played on Wednesday at Stade de France.

Shujaa headed into this match after an impressive run which saw them promoted back to the series.

Kenya 7s try

Kenya 7s enjoyed possession from the kick-off, and off a scrum in Argentina’s 22, Tony Omondi released a pass to Chrissant Ojwang, who accelerated and rounded his marker for a try that was converted for a 7-0 lead in the fourth minute.

The World 7s Series league phase champions pulled back in a similar fashion just before the break, with a long pass finding Agustin Fraga. The conversion attempt was off target, leaving the score at 7-5.

In the second half, Fraga landed the second try, which was converted for a 12-7 lead. Shujaa responded when an offload by Ojwang put Kevin Wekesa through to score a try that was converted for a 12-12 tie.

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Argentina reclaimed the lead with Joaquin Pellandini landing a try for a 19-12 advantage. A counter-ruck allowed the Argentines to extend their lead with a try by Luciano Gonzalez.

Marcos Moneta, who came off the bench, landed a try that sealed the game for Argentina.

Kenya 7s will play Australia in the second match at 8:00 p.m.

OLYMPICS RUGBY 7S ORDER OF PLAY

Times in EAT

1. Australia 21-14 Samoa 1630 hrs
2. Kenya 12-31 Argentina 1700 hrs
3. France vs USA 1730 hrs
4. Fiji vs Uruguay 1800 hrs
5. Ireland vs South Africa 1830 hrs
6. New Zealand vs Japan 1900 hrs
7. Australia vs Kenya 2000 hrs
8. Argentina vs Samoa 2030 hrs
9. France vs Uruguay 2100 hrs
10. Fiji vs USA 2130 hrs
11. Ireland vs Japan 2200 hrs
12. New Zealand vs South Africa 2230 hrs

25th July

1. Samoa vs Kenya 1500 hrs
2. Argentina vs Australia 1530 hrs
3. USA vs Uruguay 1600 hrs
4. Fiji vs France 1630 hrs
5. South Africa vs Japan 1700 hrs
6. New Zealand vs Ireland 1730 hrs

 

Knockout stages

9th place semis

1. 9th place vs 12th place 2100 hrs
2. 10th place vs 11th place 2130 hrs

Medal quarter finals

1. Q1.  A1 vs 8th place 2200hrs
2. Q2.  B2 vs C2 2230 hrs
3. Q3.  C1 vs A2 2300hrs
4. Q4.  B1 vs 7th place 2330 hrs

 27th July

5th place Semi finals

1. Looser match 21 vs looser match 22 1530 hrs
2. Looser match 23 vs Looser match 24 1600 hrs

Medal Semi finals

1. Winner match 21 vs Winner match 22 1630 hrs
2. Winner match 23 vs Winner match 24 1700 hrs

11th place playoffs

1. Looser match 19 vs looser match 20 1730 hrs

9th place playoffs

1. Winner match 19 vs Winner match 20 1800 hrs

7th place playoffs

1. Looser match 25 vs Looser match 26 1900 hrs

5th place playoffs

1. Winner match 25 vs Winner match 26 1930 hrs

Bronze finals

1. Looser match 27 vs Looser match 28 2000 hrs

Gold Finals

1. Winner match 27 vs Winner match 28 2045 hrs