Brazil Silence Chile in São Paulo

In what was their biggest win over Chile, Brazil silenced Chile in São Paulo this evening. The 28-12 win was an opening round match in the new Sudamericano 6 Naciones ‘A’. The competition replaced the former South American ‘A’ Championship.

In the 2017 South American ‘A’ Championship Chile downed Brazil 15-10. A year prior to that the teams competed to a 20-20 draw. Meanwhile in the Americas Rugby Championship Brazil has the upper hand. Chile won 25-22 in 2016 but lost 17-3 in 2017 and 16-14 in 2018.

Based on the personal involved for the respective countries Chile went into today’s match as favorites. Brazil, though were the better side as they kept Chile scoreless until the 58th minute.

Two first half tries saw Brazil leading 15-0 at half time. Chile had opportunities though an off-performance from fullback Tomás Ianiszewski resulted in two early missed penalties.

Os Tupis opened the scoring within minutes of the kickoff. A second minute penalty saw Josh Reeves establishing an immediate lead. From there a period without points being score followed.

27 minutes in and the game’s first try was scored. Touching down was Moisés Duque. Following on from impressive go-forward ball from the forwards, the inside center got himself in the right position to dart through the defense and score. Reeves’ conversion attempt was wide.

Four minute later and Brazil had their second. Local favorite Jardel Vettorato went over to silence Chile. Reeves landed the conversion to make it a 15-0 scoreline. It would remain that way until the second half.

Brazil would continue their march to victory by scoring their third try. The score was a contender for try of the year. Fullback Lucas Tranquez finished off a superb break from a lineout within Brazil’s own half. With Reeves landing the conversion Brazil was 22-0 ahead.

Chile responded in unlikely fashion. Having scored a sensational try Tranquez then provided an intercept pass for Chile to pounce. Replacement wing Pedro Verschae gathered and had the pace to run from half way to score.

A second Chilean try quickly followed. This time Los Cóndores got to the line on the back of quick ball and powerful running from their forwards. Juan Pablo Perrotta got the ball down and with Ianiszewski this time on target it was a ten point margin.

With thirteen minutes later Chile were on the front foot and a late victory loomed as possible. Brazil reacted by emptying their bench and looking to play sensibly. Their patience would prove to be shrewd as Reeves would land two late penalties to seal the win.

Both Chile and Brazil play again next weekend. Brazil face the Argentina XV in Buenos Aires while Chile will take-on the Uruguay XV in Montevideo.

 

SCORING

BRAZIL 28
Tries – M. Duque (26’), J. Vettorato (30’), L. Tranquez (51’)
Cons – J. Reeves 2/3 (31’, 52’)
Pens – J. Reeves 3/3 (2’, 70’, 75’)

CHILE 12
Tries – J. Perrotta (55’), P. Verschae (65’)
Cons – T. Ianiszewski 1/2 (66’)
Pens – T. Ianiszewski 0/2
Yellow cards – A. Escobar (78’)

 

TEAMS

BRAZIL
1 Lucas Abud, 2 Yan Rosetti (capt.), 3 Jardel Vettorato (17 Wilton Rebolo 61’), 4 Mauricio Canterle (18 Caíque Silva 54’), 5 Gabriel Paganini, 6 João Luiz da Ros (20 Michael Moraes 66’), 7 Arthur Bergo, 8 Matheus Claudio, 9 Will Broderick (21 Daniel Lima 61’), 10 Josh Reeves, 11 De Wet van Niekerk, 12 Moisés Duque, 13 Felipe Sancery, 14 Stefano Giantorno (23 Ariel Rodrigues 68’), 15 Lucas Tranquez

Not used: 16 Endy Willian, 19 Matheus Rocha, 22 Robert Tenório

CHILE
1 Oliver Thompson (17 Sebastián Otero 44’), 2 Tomás Dussaillant (16 Rodrigo Moya HT), 3 José Tomás Munita (18 Lucas Bordigoni 56’), 4 Pablo Huete, 5 Mario Mayol, 6 Javier Richard (19 Martín Sigren 66’), 7 Anton Petrowitsch (20 Alfonso Escobar 46’), 8 Ignacio Silva, 9 Beltrán Vergara (21 Juan Pablo Perrotta 44’), 10 Rodrigo Fernández, 11 Ítalo Zunino (22 Pedro Verschae 50’), 12 Francisco de la Fuente (23 Lucca Avelli 74’), 13 José Ignacio Larenas (capt.), 14 Lucas Westcott, 15 Tomás Ianiszewski

 

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Joaquín Montes (URU)
Assistants: Murilo Bragotto (CBRu) & Victor Hugo Barboza (CBRu)

 

Attendance: 526