Argentina U20 vs Japan U20 | World Rugby U20 Championship

Argentina U20

Japan U20

Sunday 9 Jul 2023

Paarl Gimnasium, Paarl

Argentina U20

Japan U20

Tries

Faustino Sanchez Valarolo 78'

Eliseo Chiavassa 60'

Aitor Bildosola 56'

Mateo Soler 35'

Agustin Moyano 29'

Efrain Elias 14'

Felipe Mallia 7'

Renji Oike 46'

Yoshiki Omachi 4'

Conversions

Valentino Di Capua 80'; 31'; 15'

Felipe Mallia 61'; 57'

Kanjiro Naramoto 47'; 5';

Penalties

Kanjiro Naramoto 53'; 51';

Timeline

End

80'

Valentino Di Capua

Conversion

80'

Faustino Sanchez Valarolo

Try

78'

Nicolas Viola

Out: Agustin Moyano

71'

Shota Taira

Out: Kanjiro Naramoto

69'

Bunsuke Kurita

Out: Tomoki Kusuda

69'

Taison Mogami

Out: Koki Miyashita

66'

Takashi Omoto

Out: Kouta Nagashima

62'

Kosuke Sugiura

Out: Riku Tomita

62'

Yutaro Takahashi

Out: Asahi Doei

62'

Felipe Mallia

Conversion

61'

Eliseo Chiavassa

Try

60'

Felipe Mallia

Conversion

57'

Aitor Bildosola

Try

56'

Tomoki Yumbe

Out: Sena Hwang

53'

Kanjiro Naramoto

Penalty

53'

Faustino Sanchez Valarolo

Out: Nicolas Lopez Gonzalez

52'

Mateo Lorenzo

Out: Federico Rolotti

52'

Aitor Bildosola

Out: Facundo Garcia Hamilton

52'

Valentino Di Capua

Yellow Card

52'

Tomas Rapetti

Out: Renzo Zanella

51'

Valentino Minoyetti

Out: Tomas Bartolini

51'

Kanjiro Naramoto

Penalty

51'

Kantaro Tajima

Out: Harry Willard

48'

Kanjiro Naramoto

Conversion

47'

Matias Medrano

Out: Juan Vivas

47'

Renji Oike

Try

46'

End

40'

Start

40'

Mateo Soler

Try

35'

Valentino Di Capua

Conversion

31'

Agustin Moyano

Try

29'

Valentino Di Capua

Conversion

15'

Efrain Elias

Try

14'

Felipe Mallia

Try

Kanjiro Naramoto

Conversion

Yoshiki Omachi

Try

Start

Current Standings

POS

Team

Pts

Argentina U20

-16

See Full Table

Match Information

Paarl Gimnasium, Paarl

World Rugby U20 Championship

Sunday 9 Jul 2023

Paarl Gimnasium, Paarl

Argentina U20

Japan U20

Tries

Faustino Sanchez Valarolo 78'

Eliseo Chiavassa 60'

Aitor Bildosola 56'

Mateo Soler 35'

Agustin Moyano 29'

Efrain Elias 14'

Felipe Mallia 7'

Renji Oike 46'

Yoshiki Omachi 4'

Conversions

Valentino Di Capua 80'; 31'; 15'

Felipe Mallia 61'; 57'

Kanjiro Naramoto 47'; 5';

Penalties

Kanjiro Naramoto 53'; 51';

Timeline

End

80'

Valentino Di Capua

Conversion

80'

Faustino Sanchez Valarolo

Try

78'

Nicolas Viola

Out: Agustin Moyano

71'

Shota Taira

Out: Kanjiro Naramoto

69'

Bunsuke Kurita

Out: Tomoki Kusuda

69'

Taison Mogami

Out: Koki Miyashita

66'

Takashi Omoto

Out: Kouta Nagashima

62'

Kosuke Sugiura

Out: Riku Tomita

62'

Yutaro Takahashi

Out: Asahi Doei

62'

Felipe Mallia

Conversion

61'

Eliseo Chiavassa

Try

60'

Felipe Mallia

Conversion

57'

Aitor Bildosola

Try

56'

Tomoki Yumbe

Out: Sena Hwang

53'

Kanjiro Naramoto

Penalty

53'

Faustino Sanchez Valarolo

Out: Nicolas Lopez Gonzalez

52'

Mateo Lorenzo

Out: Federico Rolotti

52'

Aitor Bildosola

Out: Facundo Garcia Hamilton

52'

Valentino Di Capua

Yellow Card

52'

Tomas Rapetti

Out: Renzo Zanella

51'

Valentino Minoyetti

Out: Tomas Bartolini

51'

Kanjiro Naramoto

Penalty

51'

Kantaro Tajima

Out: Harry Willard

48'

Kanjiro Naramoto

Conversion

47'

Matias Medrano

Out: Juan Vivas

47'

Renji Oike

Try

46'

End

40'

Start

40'

Mateo Soler

Try

35'

Valentino Di Capua

Conversion

31'

Agustin Moyano

Try

29'

Valentino Di Capua

Conversion

15'

Efrain Elias

Try

14'

Felipe Mallia

Try

Kanjiro Naramoto

Conversion

Yoshiki Omachi

Try

Start

Commentary

80’

End of second half

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

80’

Conversion

Valentino Di Capua

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Valentino Di Capua converts the try.

78’

Try

Faustino Sanchez Valarolo

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Argentina U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Faustino Sanchez Valarolo picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78’

Clean break

Faustino Sanchez Valarolo

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

This is dangerous for the defence as Faustino Sanchez Valarolo bursts through to advance the Argentina U20 attack.

78’

Try assist

Ernesto Giudice

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

Spellbinding play by Ernesto Giudice is finished off with a try.

76’

Clean break

Valentino Di Capua

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

This is dangerous for the defence as Valentino Di Capua bursts through to advance the Argentina U20 attack.

73’

Clean break

Ignacio Lucero

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

A gap opened in the defence and Ignacio Lucero took full advantage.

71’

Substitution on

Nicolas Viola

Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Nicolas Viola getting some game time.

71’

Substitution off

Agustin Moyano

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Agustin Moyano being replaced.

69’

Substitution on

Shota Taira

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Japan U20 make a substitution with Shota Taira coming on.

69’

Substitution off

Kanjiro Naramoto

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Japan U20 make a substitution with Kanjiro Naramoto coming off.

69’

Substitution on

Bunsuke Kurita

Jersey Number 20 • Replacement 5

Japan U20 make a substitution with Bunsuke Kurita coming on.

69’

Substitution off

Tomoki Kusuda

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

Japan U20 make a substitution with Tomoki Kusuda coming off.

66’

Substitution on

Taison Mogami

Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6

Japan U20 make a substitution with Taison Mogami coming on.

66’

Substitution off

Koki Miyashita

Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6

Japan U20 make a substitution with Koki Miyashita coming off.

62’

Substitution on

Takashi Omoto

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

Japan U20 sub Takashi Omoto comes onto the field.

62’

Substitution off

Kouta Nagashima

Jersey Number 2 • Forward 2

Kouta Nagashima departs for Japan U20.

62’

Substitution on

Kosuke Sugiura

Jersey Number 18 • Replacement 3

Japan U20 sub Kosuke Sugiura comes onto the field.

62’

Substitution off

Riku Tomita

Jersey Number 3 • Forward 3

Riku Tomita departs for Japan U20.

62’

Substitution on

Yutaro Takahashi

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

Japan U20 sub Yutaro Takahashi comes onto the field.

62’

Substitution off

Asahi Doei

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Asahi Doei departs for Japan U20.

61’

Conversion

Felipe Mallia

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

The Argentina U20 supporters go wild as Felipe Mallia successfully kicks the conversion.

60’

Try

Eliseo Chiavassa

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

A stunning solo try from Eliseo Chiavassa

57’

Conversion

Felipe Mallia

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

The touch judges raise their flags as Felipe Mallia kicks the conversion.

56’

Try

Aitor Bildosola

Jersey Number 20 • Replacement 5

Aitor Bildosola scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

56’

Clean break

Aitor Bildosola

Jersey Number 20 • Replacement 5

What a run here by Aitor Bildosola as they get over the gainline!

56’

Try assist

Mateo Lorenzo

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

Mateo Lorenzo played a key part in that try.

53’

Substitution on

Tomoki Yumbe

Jersey Number 17 • Replacement 2

Tomoki Yumbe comes on.

53’

Substitution off

Sena Hwang

Jersey Number 1 • Forward 1

Sena Hwang comes off.

53’

Penalty Goal - Kicked

Kanjiro Naramoto

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Kanjiro Naramoto does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

52’

Substitution on

Faustino Sanchez Valarolo

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Faustino Sanchez Valarolo comes on.

52’

Substitution off

Nicolas Lopez Gonzalez

Jersey Number 12 • Back 4

Nicolas Lopez Gonzalez comes off.

52’

Substitution on

Mateo Lorenzo

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

Mateo Lorenzo comes on.

52’

Substitution off

Federico Rolotti

Jersey Number 4 • Forward 4

Federico Rolotti comes off.

52’

Substitution on

Aitor Bildosola

Jersey Number 20 • Replacement 5

Aitor Bildosola comes on.

52’

Substitution off

Facundo Garcia Hamilton

Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6

Facundo Garcia Hamilton comes off.

52’

Yellow card

Valentino Di Capua

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Valentino Di Capua (Argentina U20) is shown a yellow card

52’

Clean break

Yoshitaka Yazaki

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

What a run here by Yoshitaka Yazaki as they get over the gainline!

51’

Substitution on

Tomas Rapetti

Jersey Number 18 • Replacement 3

Tomas Rapetti comes on.

51’

Substitution off

Renzo Zanella

Jersey Number 3 • Forward 3

Renzo Zanella comes off.

51’

Substitution on

Valentino Minoyetti

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

Valentino Minoyetti comes on.

51’

Substitution off

Tomas Bartolini

Jersey Number 1 • Forward 1

Tomas Bartolini comes off.

51’

Penalty Goal - Kicked

Kanjiro Naramoto

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Kanjiro Naramoto does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

48’

Substitution on

Kantaro Tajima

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

Japan U20 decide to make a substitution, with Kantaro Tajima getting some game time.

48’

Substitution off

Harry Willard

Jersey Number 5 • Forward 5

Japan U20 decide to make a substitution, with Harry Willard being replaced.

47’

Conversion

Kanjiro Naramoto

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Kanjiro Naramoto adds the two points for Japan U20.

47’

Substitution on

Matias Medrano

Jersey Number 17 • Replacement 2

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Matias Medrano getting some game time.

47’

Substitution off

Juan Vivas

Jersey Number 2 • Forward 2

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Juan Vivas being replaced.

46’

Try

Renji Oike

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

Slick passing by Japan U20 leads to a try for Renji Oike.

46’

Clean break

Renji Oike

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

Renji Oike makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46’

Try assist

Tomoki Kusuda

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

Spellbinding play by Tomoki Kusuda is finished off with a try.

46’

Clean break

Kosho Muto

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

Kosho Muto makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46’

Clean break

Eliseo Chiavassa

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

Eliseo Chiavassa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43’

Clean break

Renji Oike

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

Renji Oike makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

40’

Clean break

Nicolas Lopez Gonzalez

Jersey Number 12 • Back 4

Fabulous play by Argentina U20 has led to Nicolas Lopez Gonzalez being able to wriggle through a gap.

40’

Start of second half

The second half kicks off.

40’

End of first half

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

36’

Conversion

Valentino Di Capua

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Valentino Di Capua will have to re-adjust the radar.

35’

Try

Mateo Soler

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

Incisive passing by Argentina U20 is finished off by Mateo Soler, as they goes over for the try.

35’

Try assist

Felipe Mallia

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

Felipe Mallia sets up the try.

35’

Clean break

Valentino Di Capua

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Fabulous play by Argentina U20 has led to Valentino Di Capua being able to wriggle through a gap.

32’

Clean break

Koki Miyashita

Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6

Trouble here as Koki Miyashita breaches the defence.

31’

Conversion

Valentino Di Capua

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Valentino Di Capua does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

29’

Try

Agustin Moyano

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Silky skills by Argentina U20 ends with a try for Agustin Moyano.

29’

Clean break

Agustin Moyano

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Trouble here as Agustin Moyano breaches the defence.

29’

Try assist

Tomas Bartolini

Jersey Number 1 • Forward 1

Spellbinding play by Tomas Bartolini is finished off with a try.

24’

Clean break

Eliseo Chiavassa

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

This is dangerous for the defence as Eliseo Chiavassa bursts through to advance the Argentina U20 attack.

15’

Conversion

Valentino Di Capua

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Valentino Di Capua converts the try.

14’

Try

Efrain Elias

Jersey Number 5 • Forward 5

Efrain Elias scores the try from close range.

11’

Clean break

Valentino Di Capua

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

A gap opened in the defence and Valentino Di Capua took full advantage.

9’

Clean break

Kosho Muto

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

A gap opened in the defence and Kosho Muto took full advantage.

8’

Conversion

Valentino Di Capua

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Valentino Di Capua has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

7’

Try

Felipe Mallia

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

Great hands by Argentina U20 leads to a try for Felipe Mallia

7’

Try assist

Nicolas Lopez Gonzalez

Jersey Number 12 • Back 4

That's a great try assist by Nicolas Lopez Gonzalez.

7’

Clean break

Nicolas Lopez Gonzalez

Jersey Number 12 • Back 4

The defensive line has been broken as Nicolas Lopez Gonzalez goes through the gap.

6’

Clean break

Eliseo Chiavassa

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

The defensive line has been broken as Eliseo Chiavassa goes through the gap.

5’

Conversion

Kanjiro Naramoto

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Kanjiro Naramoto has kicked a conversion.

4’

Try

Yoshiki Omachi

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

A stunning solo try from Yoshiki Omachi

4’

Clean break

Yoshiki Omachi

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

The defensive line has been broken as Yoshiki Omachi goes through the gap.

1’

Clean break

Riku Tomita

Jersey Number 3 • Forward 3

The defensive line has been broken as Riku Tomita goes through the gap.

0’

Start of first half

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Current Standings

POS

Team

Pts

Argentina U20

-16

See Full Table

Match Information

Paarl Gimnasium, Paarl

World Rugby U20 Championship