USA
36 - 17
Tonga
16 Nov 2024
Stage: Regular Season Round 1
Chambéry Savoie Stadium
The USA secured a convincing 36-17 victory over Tonga at Chambéry Savoie Stadium. Tonga struck first with a try from Paea, converted by Pellegrini, taking an early lead. However, the USA responded emphatically, with tries from Besag, Damm, and Iscaro, along with successful conversions by MacGinty, establishing a dominant 21-7 halftime score. Despite losing Wilson to a red card, the USA continued to apply pressure, with MacGinty scoring another try and penalty in the second half. Tonga's Fainga'anuku and Nginingini managed late tries, but the USA's lead was unassailable. MacGinty’s performance was pivotal, contributing significantly with points from tries and conversions. The match showcased the USA's resilience and attacking prowess against a spirited Tongan side.
Weather
Temperature: 10.6°C (Feels like 10.4°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 1.9 km/h, gusting to 3.5 km/h Humidity: 65% Cloud Cover: 20%
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 4' try Fetuli Paea
- 5' conversion Patrick Pellegrini
- 8' try Dominic Besag
- 18' try Jason Damm
- 19' conversion AJ MacGinty
- 26' try Jack Iscaro
- 27' conversion AJ MacGinty
- 34' red_card Mitch Wilson
- 35' substitution Conner Mooneyham
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 43' substitution Harrison Mataele
- 44' substitution Shilo Klein
- 45' try Ruben de Haas
- 46' conversion AJ MacGinty
- 48' try Tima Fainga'anuku
- 53' try AJ MacGinty
- 53' conversion AJ MacGinty
- 54' substitution Tau Koloamatangi
- 54' substitution Ben Tameifuna
- 56' substitution Vili Helu
- 57' substitution Aisea Halo
- 61' substitution Patrick Pellegrini
- 61' substitution Alex Maughan
- 64' try Siaosi Nginingini
- 65' substitution Tupou Ma'afu-Afungia
- 66' substitution Jack Iscaro
- 70' penalty AJ MacGinty
- 71' substitution Samiuela Moli
- 71' substitution Jason Damm
- 73' substitution Ruben de Haas
- 74' substitution Taniela Filimone
- 80' full_time