Amazing comeback for Los Pumas as they strike in Hamilton to win the New Zealand Sevens against the All Blacks

Doing it in the home yard of one of the most important teams in the world and a heroic comeback. Cougars 7s Hamilton stayed with the tournament title this Sunday after defeating the local team New Zealand for 14-12Score All his points in the second half It bordered on perfection and allowed them to have the fourth star in their history on the world tour.

The All blacks After leading 12-0 at the break, they thought they had the game in their pocket with tries. Aquila Rogolisova Y Roderick SoloBut in that leadership Santiago Gomez Cora – Bronze at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games – Recovered with a brilliant defensive display and support Santiago Alvarez Y Marcos ‘Lightning’ MonetaHe drew on a prolific career to achieve his first win in a tournament on New Zealand soil.

The end of the game was not exempt from heartache as the New Zealander made a controversial play at the final buzzer. Brady Rush He appeared to support the ball with his elbow at Ingol Albiceleste, but the TMO referee ruled no effort and certified Argentina’s win.

Argentina captain Gaston Revol He said that Las Pumas’ fighting ability again showed in their quarter-final wins (vs. PGOlympic champion) and semi-final (vs America)

“We knew the final was going to be very difficult. We had a really bad start, but in the second half we told ourselves we were going to do our best.”Rival confirmed.

And I add: “I am very happy. This team is working hard. Beating New Zealand in New Zealand is history for us.”.

For Argentina, it’s their first medal on the circuit this year, which should give them momentum for the coming months and, crucially, next week’s stop in Sydney. In the story, it is Fourth time In it they climb to the top of the podium after Los Angeles 2004, San Diego 2009 and Vancouver 2022.

On the first day of the tournament, Los Pumas finished second in Group D after defeating Spain (20-5) and Canada (29-14) before losing to South Africa (14-17).

Now, the Argentine national team is in third place in the general classification of the Sevens World Tour 59 pointsFour less than the new leader, own All blacksand two behind America.

The team, led by Gomez Cora, had already won the gold medal at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games.