Blitzboks edge Argentina in thriller
The Blitzboks edged Argentina in a sevens thriller with a last-gasp try, keeping their play-off hopes alive after an earlier defeat.
The Blitzboks bounced back from an opening round defeat to Great Britain with a nail-biting win against Argentina keeping alive hopes of progressing into the play-offs tomorrow.
Zander Reynders scored in extra time to secure a dramatic 26-24 victory against Los Pumas to climb into second place in Pool A.
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Argentina struck first, with Luciano Gonzalez crossing the whitewash after a bulldozing-run from within his own half, bouncing Selvyn Davids on his way to the try line.
The Blitzboks responded through Zain Davids, before taking the lead after Siviwe Soyizwapi dotted down in the corner after a good period of possession.
Argentina stayed within touching distance after a superb solo effort from Tobias Wade who collected his own grubber before diving over for the try, the Blitzboks taking a 14-12 lead into the break thanks to Soyizwapi’s goal-kicking accuracy.
Mattias Osadczuk’s try was cancelled out by a devastating run from Dewald Human, breaking the Argentinian defensive line for the Blitzboks’ third of the match.
Agustin Fraga looked to have confirmed an Argentina win, capitalising on a poor defensive effort from South Africa, dominating the collision and scoring under the posts.
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Reynders delivered in the clutch, winning the race to a grubber to score the winner at the death, securing a 26-24 win for South Africa.
Argentina were set to face Great Britain at 14:00 in the final Pool A match. A win for Los Pumas would send South Africa into the ninth place play-off on Sunday morning.
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