{"id":106137,"date":"2021-07-27T02:28:18","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T02:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=106137"},"modified":"2021-07-27T02:56:41","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T02:56:41","slug":"aussies-blow-golden-opportunity-against-kiwis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=106137","title":{"rendered":"Aussies blow golden opportunity against Kiwis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Australia is now sweating on the results of other matches after losing 14-12 to New Zealand in the men's rugby sevens at the Tokyo Olympics.<\/p>\n

The Aussies finished 1-2 in group play – behind New Zealand and Argentina – but the narrow loss means they are likely to still qualify for the quarterfinals as one of the third placed teams with the best points differential (+25).<\/p>\n

But it was a huge missed opportunity from Tim Walsh's side, who led 12-0 at halftime and failed to capitalise on a New Zealand yellow card.<\/p>\n

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Australia made a terrific start with former Wallabies star Samu Kerevi promoted to the run-on side and skinning Sione Molia for the game's opening try.<\/p>\n

The Kiwis simply couldn't get their hands on the ball and Aussie captain Nick Malouf eventually broke through for the second try with a big step against some tiring defence.<\/p>\n

But New Zealand made a perfect start to the second half, with veteran Dylan Collier crossing out wide.<\/p>\n

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A quick tap penalty put Australia on the back foot and they slipped off tackles as big Tone Ng Shiu provided the try assist.<\/p>\n

Collier went from hero to zero as he was yellow carded for a clumsy challenge on an airborne Josh Turner.<\/p>\n

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But the Kiwis were ultra-impressive playing a man down, patiently holding the ball before Andrew Knewstubb snuck through a small gap to take the lead for his side.<\/p>\n

Australian star Lachie Anderson was also forced from the field with injury as he clutched at his wrist.<\/p>\n

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