Argentina 17, USA 14 – Rio 2016

ArgLineup

USALineup

Don’t forget the referee, Craig Joubert.

Why this game?
The opening Olympic match for both the USA and Argentina. 

Narrative
Argentina and the USA finished fifth and sixth in the 2015-2016 World Series, only separated by two points. They split their two matches in the season 1-1. Considering both teams are likely to beat Brazil and lose to Fiji, this match is crucial to advancing to the Olympic quarter-finals.

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