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Samoa U20

39 - 19

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Hong Kong U20

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stephen Webb bursts through to advance the Hong Kong U20 attack.

80'

Marco Conti comes on.

77'

Oliver Clarke comes off.

77'

Lukas Molyneux comes on.

76'

Benedict Sheldon comes off.

76'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Bitner Uili getting some game time.

72'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Kirisimasi Douglas being replaced.

72'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Moors getting some game time.

72'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Panaua Niulevaea being replaced.

72'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Senio Faalupega getting some game time.

72'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with George Feagiai being replaced.

72'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Henry Aiono getting some game time.

72'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Spencer Ioelu being replaced.

72'

Samoa U20 make a substitution with Epati Paio Motu coming on.

68'

Samoa U20 make a substitution with Faalava Toetu coming off.

68'

Hong Kong U20 make a substitution with Luke Oliver Bannon coming on.

67'

Hong Kong U20 make a substitution with Fritz Gonzales Mahn coming off.

67'

Hong Kong U20 make a substitution with Toby Hughes coming on.

67'

Hong Kong U20 make a substitution with Theodore Mag coming off.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Faalava Toetu took full advantage.

67'

Samoa U20 make a substitution with Jonathan Iosefo Apelu coming on.

66'

Samoa U20 make a substitution with Alauni Junior Alauni Fatu coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Samoa U20 supporters go wild as Panaua Niulevaea successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Panaua Niulevaea intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Samoa U20

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Panaua Niulevaea goes through the gap.

65'

Hong Kong U20 sub Hassan Lin comes onto the field.

64'

Blake Elliot departs for Hong Kong U20.

64'

Panaua Niulevaea curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

64'

Try

A stunning solo try from Taitaifono Senio Taavita

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Taitaifono Senio Taavita goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Antonio Popoalii goes through the gap.

61'

Hong Kong U20 sub William Meads comes onto the field.

60'

David Bennett departs for Hong Kong U20.

60'

Hong Kong U20 sub Minjun Koo comes onto the field.

60'

Samuel Martin departs for Hong Kong U20.

60'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Panaua Niulevaea kicks the penalty goal.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Panaua Niulevaea kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Panaua Niulevaea allows them to score the try.

56'

What a run here by Panaua Niulevaea as they get over the gainline!

56'

Sefuluai Vaimauga comes on for Samoa U20.

56'

Kitiona Samoa Asovale leaves the field.

56'

Stephen Webb comes on for Hong Kong U20.

55'

Camill Cheung leaves the field.

55'

Simonnemani Soma Mauigoa comes on.

53'

Hennie Faavae comes off.

53'

Panaua Niulevaea makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Conversion

Matthew Rickard adds the two points for Hong Kong U20.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Matthew Rickard dots the ball down from close range.

44'

Matthew Rickard makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Blake Elliot is finished off with a try.

44'

Samoa U20 make a substitution with Taitaifono Senio Taavita coming on.

42'

Samoa U20 make a substitution with Henry Aiono coming off.

42'

Fabulous play by Samoa U20 has led to Hennie Faavae being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

39'

Samoa U20 sub Henry Aiono comes onto the field.

38'

Taitaifono Senio Taavita departs for Samoa U20.

38'

Yellow Card

Alauni Junior Alauni Fatu (Samoa U20) is shown a yellow card

32'

Trouble here as Taitaifono Senio Taavita breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Taitaifono Senio Taavita breaches the defence.

31'

Spencer Ioelu comes on for Samoa U20.

30'

Jonathan Iosefo Apelu leaves the field.

30'

Conversion

Panaua Niulevaea does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Benjamin Fa'avae scores from close range.

29'

Trouble here as George Feagiai breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Blake Elliot breaches the defence.

26'

Trouble here as George Feagiai breaches the defence.

26'

Blake Elliot curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

24'

Try

Hong Kong U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Marcus D'Acre picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Kee bursts through to advance the Hong Kong U20 attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matthew Rickard bursts through to advance the Hong Kong U20 attack.

19'

Samoa U20 make a substitution with Jonathan Iosefo Apelu coming on.

18'

Samoa U20 make a substitution with Spencer Ioelu coming off.

18'

Blake Elliot takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and James Kee took full advantage.

12'

Penalty Goal

Panaua Niulevaea makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Alauni Junior Alauni Fatu took full advantage.

Conversion

Blake Elliot has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Hong Kong U20 pack has powered over for Benedict Sheldon to score the try.

Conversion

Panaua Niulevaea has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Taitaifono Senio Taavita

The defensive line has been broken as Taitaifono Senio Taavita goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hong Kong U20 v Samoa U20 
  
 World Rugby U20 Trophy - Round 3 
  
 Fri 12th July 2024, 06:45am EDT 
  
 Hive Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Samoa U20 win +20

Time in lead

Mins in lead

74%

% Of Game In Lead

21%

22%

Possession Last 10 min

78%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Niulevaea

39 - 19

66'

Niulevaea

37 - 19

66'

Senio Taavita

32 - 19

62'

Niulevaea

27 - 19

60'

Niulevaea

24 - 19

57'

Niulevaea

22 - 19

56'

Rickard

45'

17 - 19

Rickard

44'

17 - 17

Half Time

Alauni Fatu

17 - 12

32'

Niulevaea

17 - 12

30'

Fa'avae

15 - 12

29'

D'Acre

23'

10 - 12

Niulevaea

10 - 7

10'

Elliot

7 - 7

Sheldon

7 - 5

Niulevaea

7 - 0

Senio Taavita

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Samoa U20

Hong Kong U20

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Defence Profile

Samoa U20

Hong Kong U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

40%

39%

3-6 secs

48%

46%

6+ secs

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