Paraguay Loses to Hong Kong in Asunción
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- 15 Jul 2024
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Hong Kong triumphed over South American No. 5, Paraguay, with an overwhelming 80-12 victory in Asunción on Saturday. The match, held at Estadio Héroes de Curupayty, saw Hong Kong dominate from the start, converting a 47-7 halftime lead into a substantial win.
Match Highlights
Early Dominance: Hong Kong set the pace early, scoring the first try just three minutes into the game with a lineout maul. The second try followed swiftly at the sixth minute, also from a lineout maul.
Consistent Scoring: The team maintained a three-minute scoring rhythm, with fullback Matthew Worley adding to the tally in the ninth and twelfth minutes, the latter through a support line from scrum-half Jack Combes.
Wide Play: Hong Kong's fifth try came from using the field's width effectively, with center Ben Axten-Burrett exploiting a gap.
Paraguay’s Response: Paraguay's sole competitive edge was their scrum. Debutant center Ramiro Amarilla scored their first try after scrum penalties, converted by Sebastián Urbieta, bringing the score to 33-7.
Further Tries: Before halftime, Hong Kong added two more tries from winger Charles Higson-Smith and hooker Alexandre Post, the latter during a period when Paraguayan captain Mariano Garcete was yellow-carded.
Continuation of Control: Hong Kong captain Joshua Hrstich scored shortly after halftime. Subsequent tries came from replacement Luke van der Smit, who set up Murray Brechin, and replacement hooker Callum Scott.
Paraguay’s Second Try: Prop Estefano Aranda scored Paraguay’s second try in the 69th minute.
Closing the Game: Hong Kong concluded their scoring with Brechin’s second try and a final lineout to maul try.
Hong Kong's performance was marked by relentless pressure and efficient scoring, showcasing their strength and cohesion. Paraguay, despite their efforts, could not match Hong Kong's intensity and strategic play, particularly struggling to defend against the lineout mauls. The match ended with Hong Kong securing a decisive 80-12 victory, underlining their prowess on the field.
