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Australia Advances to Semifinals in Perth Sevens
Australia is set to compete in the semifinals of the Perth Sevens after bouncing back from pool defeats with exhilarating victories. The Women‘s team secured a thrilling win over New Zealand in the quarterfinals, where both teams received red cards. The Men‘s team, on the other hand, narrowly made it to the quarterfinals but then dominated the USA to end day two on a high note.
The finals will commence after the quarterfinals, with both Australian teams seeking redemption after their exit in Sydney. Follow all the action on the live blog or tune in to Stan Sport for live coverage of the matches.
In their rematch against the USA, Australia emerged triumphant with a commanding 31-7 win. Nathan Lawson stood out with a brace of tries, sealing the victory for the Aussies.
Fiji earned their place in the semifinals with a hard-fought 14-12 win over South Africa. Despite trailing 5-0 at halftime, Fiji showcased their resilience and scored twice to secure the victory.
Argentina clung onto a spirited 28-15 triumph against Spain, displaying their superior skills after an early scare. Ireland snatched a dramatic 19-14 victory over Fiji with a try scored after the final whistle, while New Zealand fought back to defeat Canada 26-21 in a tight match.
In an intense battle, Samoa prevailed over Great Britain after double extra time, winning 24-19. The USA secured their spot in the quarterfinals with a convincing 21-5 victory over France, while Australia triumphed in a dramatic quarterfinal clash against New Zealand, winning 26-21 despite both teams receiving red cards.
Great Britain managed to secure a hard-fought 7-0 victory over Canada, qualifying for the semifinals. In another quarterfinal match, Ireland sealed an impressive 19-10 win against Australia, securing their place in the quarterfinals as the best third-placed team.
The USA claimed the top spot in Pool B with a solid 17-10 win over Great Britain, overcoming late tries from the British team. Fiji left it until the last second to secure a 21-14 victory over New Zealand, while France secured their place in the finals with a determined 19-14 win against Samoa.
Argentina continued their dominant performance in Perth with a 19-5 victory over South Africa, and Spain showed their strength with a convincing 33-12 win over Canada. Australia confidently bounced back with a 31-14 triumph over Canada, while South Africa stunned Great Britain with a narrow 14-12 victory.
Ready to take on Australia in the quarterfinals, New Zealand sent a strong message with a 24-5 win over the USA. Ireland managed to hold off a resilient Japan, winning 26-7 with Beibhinn Parsons scoring a hat-trick. France secured their spot at the top of Pool B with a 29-12 win over Fiji, and Brazil narrowly defeated Spain 12-10 after a dramatic last-minute try from Paula Requena.
The Perth Sevens have displayed intense competition and outstanding performances by teams from around the globe. Fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming semifinals and finals, which will take place at HBF Park in Perth.