Marcos Moneta scored two first-half tries as Argentina 7s beat Germany 7s 35-19 in HSBC SVNS Bordeaux Pool C on 5 June 2026.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Argentina struck first inside the opening minute. Pedro De Haro crossed for a try in the first minute (1'), giving Argentina an early lead they would never relinquish. Germany responded swiftly through Bennet Veil (3'), but Moneta's first try (6') restored Argentina's advantage.
Moneta struck again just two minutes later (8'), and Matteo Graziano followed with a try of his own (9') to push the score to 28-5 before the break. Maximilian Heid pulled one back for Germany (11'), but Gregorio Perez Pardo answered immediately for Argentina (13'). Makonnen Amekuedi scored Germany's third try late (14'), but the damage was done.
The turning point
Moneta's second try — a trademark finish wide on the edge, beating his defender with pace and footwork — came at 8' and stretched Argentina's lead to 21-5. Germany had been competitive until that point, but the double from the Olympic bronze medallist broke their resistance. Argentina scored three unanswered tries across a four-minute window that effectively decided the match before half-time.
Key performers
Marcos Moneta (Argentina 7s) — Two tries (6', 8'), constant threat in the wide channels, and the game's decisive attacking spark. The former World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year showed his class when his side needed it.
Pedro De Haro (Argentina 7s) — Opened the scoring in the first minute and controlled Argentina's tempo from the halfback role, building on his impressive debut season for Los Pumas 7s.
Bennet Veil (Germany 7s) — Scored Germany's first try and was a lively presence throughout, one of the few German players able to trouble Argentina's defensive line consistently.
Player of the match: Marcos Moneta.
By the numbers
Argentina scored five tries to Germany's three, converting all five from the tee while Germany converted two of their three. The 35-19 scoreline reflected a pool-stage performance that was efficient rather than flawless — Argentina conceded 19 points, more than they would have wanted, but the attacking output was clinical. The match was part of a high-scoring day at Stade de Bordeaux, where Pool C matches averaged over 40 points.
What it means
The win gave Argentina a crucial four points in Pool C after their earlier 14-22 loss to France 7s on the same day. With one win and one loss, Los Pumas headed into a decisive final pool match against New Zealand 7s needing a result to reach the cup quarter-finals. Germany, with two losses after also falling to New Zealand, moved into the 9th Place Semi-Final against Kenya 7s on 6 June, which they lost 5-7.
Verdict
Argentina's superior firepower told exactly when it mattered — a four-minute blitz either side of Moneta's double put the game beyond Germany's reach. Germany showed spirit, particularly through Veil and Heid, but lacked the defensive organisation to handle Moneta in space. A straightforward Pool C win that kept Argentina's quarter-final hopes alive.
Rivalry since 2023
Argentina 7s vs Germany 7s Head to Head Results· 3
Argentina 7s and Germany 7s have met 3 times — Argentina 7s won 3, Germany 7s won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. Argentina 7s leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 145 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 48.33 per match (102 for the home side, 43 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Argentina 7s are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 19–47 in 2026.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 26 Jun 2026