U.S. women end Tokyo Games on a high, win 5th-place match in rugby 7s

MATCH RESULTS

Seeking to finish their Olympics on a excessive observe, the People took on China within the Fifth-place match. The 2 met within the opening match of play, with the U.S. popping out on prime, 28-14. This go-around, the People received 33-14.

Whatever the consequence of this match, China had an impressive match of their Olympic debut. The People suffered a heartbreaking loss towards Nice Britain of their quarterfinal match, after being favored to medal in Tokyo.

The People wasted no time, Alev Kelter completely positioned the opening kickoff into Captain’s Kris Thomas’ palms who took it residence for the early lead.

China instantly responded, profiting from a penalty dedicated by the U.S. Wang Wanyu, who has been the star of the Chinese language group, broke by way of the road to even the rating at seven.

On the following kickoff, the People have been backpedaling close to their strive line when Thomas obtained a excessive go. She recovered and returned the ball almost end-to-end, giving the People the benefit once more.

China had back-to-back excessive tackles, leading to taking place a person close to the top of the half. The U.S. took benefit. Ariana Ramsey powered by way of the road into contact and Naya Tapper took it residence to enter the half up 21-7.

Halfway by way of the second, Chen Keyi took benefit of area, kicking the ball down the sphere and completely timing the pickup to carry China inside seven.

With three and a half minutes remaining, the U.S. swung the ball out large to Ilona Maher who tacked on one other strive for some respiratory room. China threatened, however the U.S. used its dimension to its benefit, consuming up the remaining time left on the clock. The U.S. ended their match on a excessive with Maher’s second strive of the sport, giving the U.S. the 33-14 win.