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GOLD COAST, Australia -- Canada defeated Portugal 24-17 on Saturday to finish the opening day of the Gold Coast sevens rugby event with two victories in three games. Louis Williams Clippers Jersey . Earlier, Canada beat Wales 19-14 following an opening 20-10 loss to Fiji. Despite the two wins, the Canadians advanced to the Bowl competition and will next face Spain. John Moonlight led the way for Canada with two tries against Portugal. Two tries from Moonlight and another by Justin Douglas helped secure Canadas first victory over Wales since March 2011. The team rallied after losing captain Nathan Hirayama, who suffered an ankle injury against Fiji. Canada capitalized on a Rhys Shellard yellow card as Moonlight broke through the midfield for a score. A convert by Connor Braid put Canada up 7-0 before the big forward struck again. With five minutes remaining, Douglas went around the Welsh defence to make it 19-0. Wales struck back with a strong run by James Davies and Chris Knight finished off a team breakout to make it 19-14. But Canada held on for the victory. Fiji, who won the tournament in 2011 and 2012, wasted little time opening the scoring against Canada as Waisea Nacuqu scored two minutes into the match. Ilai Tinai missed the conversion but scored to make it 10-0 midway through the half. Canadas Harry Jones cut the lead to five points with two minutes remaining in the half but the Canadian squad got off to a bad start in the second half. Tinai went in for a brace on the wing following a pass from replacement Benito Masilevu. Tinai then went on a long-range run and scored his third try. Chris Paul Clippers Jersey . Johnny Manziel, college footballs most entertaining player with the reputation for pulling off magical plays, was selected with the No. Patrick Beverley Jersey .Y. -- Scott Chandler is returning to Buffalo, where he spent the past three seasons establishing himself as the Bills top pass-catching tight end. https://www.clipperslockerroom.com/Amir-Coffey-City-Edition-Jersey/ .com) - Jahlil Okafor erupted for 25 points and 20 rebounds as No.Need some help picking your team for Saturday? See who Ed has picked in his team. Need some help picking your team for Saturday? See who Ed has picked in his team. Its a busy weekend for Fantasy Six-a-Side with a double header! Team entries for Round 8 are now open for Chelsea vs Man City on Saturday at 5.30pm, followed by Arsenal vs Crystal Palace on Sunday at 4pm, with the usual £10,000 up for grabs in both rounds.To help with your selections weve asked Sky Sports pressenter Ed Chamberlin to share his picks. Patrick Beverley Clippers Jersey. Heres who Eds gone for…Sergio Aguero (Elite)Kevin De BruynePedroPablo ZabaletaJohn Obi MikelSamir NasriWith no player values, formations or position requirements in Sky Sports Fantasy Six-a-Side, you can pick whoever you want, as long as you have one Elite Player, who this round are Cesc Fabregas, Diego Costa, Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero.Play now for FREE for your chance to win the £10,000 guaranteed prize. Good luck! ' ' ' |
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