PNG KUMULS VS USA EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS (RLWC 2017)

Papua New Guinea posted their highest ever World Cup total, scoring at almost a point a minute in the opening half as their blistering attack terrorised the United State’s defence, busting through the line on 13 separate occasions.
Kumul’s second rower Rhyse Martin stared, as he slotted 10 from 11 conversions despite strong winds to ensure Papua New Guinea progress out of the group stages undefeated.
The win sets up a date with England for a place in the Quarter-Finals next week.
The win did come at cost for Papua New Guinea however, as Garry Lo was taken from the field early in the second half after injuring his ankle in a tackle.
With the wind at their back, USA kicked off to get the game underway and attempted to end the Papua New Guinean’s three game winning streak.
But after surviving an early onslaught from the Kumuls, the USA couldn’t hold them out for long as James Segeyaro put Lachlan Lam over for a try in his opening appearance for Papua New Guinea.
Segeyaro threw a dummy and broke through the Hawks line before drawing the fullback and offloading to Lam who pumped his fist in joy before putting the ball down and running in to celebrate with the crowd.
With the floodgates now open, Papua New Guinea started to apply the heat to the Americans who conceded two tries in two plays.
After a simple backline move, winger Justin Olam found himself with enough space on the flanks to crash over giving PNG a 10-0 lead in just 12 minutes.
The Kumuls then scored off the kick off when Moses Meninga made the initial line-break before offloading to James Segeyaro who streaked away to score under the posts.
PNG ran in three more tries before the half-time siren blew, including Lam’s second of the day as the USA headed into the sheds trailing 34-0.
Unfortunately for the Hawks, the Kumuls picked up where they left off in the first half taking only two minutes to find the try line.
Tries to Watson Boas, Nene Macdonald, and a hat-trick to Justin Olam, all inflated the Kumuls lead with Rhyse Martin having an exceptional day with the boot, slotting every conversion in the second half.
USA got close to points in the 73rd minute when fullback, Corey Makelim, looked certain to score before David Mead produced an amazing try-saving tackle to deny the USA of points.
The win means Papua New Guinea progress out of the group stages undefeated to face England next week.
As for the USA, their World Cup journey comes to an end as they will no doubt look forward to relaxing after PNG walked off the field triumphant, 64-0.

[@danielb3028]

When it comes to sport, the US has the talent and drive to succeed. Yes they got smashed here by our mighty Kumuls, but compare this to 20 years ago when they were throwing hilarious forward passes and running out of bounds all the time, even when scoring tries. They have improved. They are a sleeping giant, only they just don't know it yet. When they finally wake up, it will be awesome for the game.

[@hunter-ry3tl]

You're right on that, It's just they are much focusing on there American football game.

[@murphyyomi493]

We got the attitude to beat any champion. The no care attitude is the true identity of PAPUA NEW GUINEA.

[@ngvkingdom3216]

I Agree, that's our advantage .

[@nigelandandi453]

Win, lose or draw. #KumulToTheCore

[@tekipakupa8648]

Good points in the end. England will come out more physical. Kumuls need to be unpredictable and change tactics to beat England....

[@selmonorebut9522]

Very Powerful Game Kumuls thats the way to go.

[@johnkian753]

James SEgaro can read a game very well and he got left out! Sorru son!

[@gregmalie9213]

They really got nothing to loose the Kumuls...its been a fairy tale. This achievement going to the finals is something that was planned for a long time. To secure a spot in the Semi finals would be something for the boys!....They will give their best, but surely the football will be entertaining!

[@benzaminnumekuglame5963]

Kumuls are meaning Business. Hope they will play tough footy with English mates.

[@malicktjmatiabeyuwi7587]

England lions is top class Rugby league team. For PNG Kumuls you got to play smart and strong defence to disrupt their game plan. If indeed Kumuls pressure Lions with every opportunity they get they would take down mighty lions in surprise victory...

[@ollo7711]

Would have been a different game had the quarter final between PNG and England was played in PNG.

[@brianombeba8633]

Great game from the kumuls but feel a bit bad for USA.

[@jrfitness28]

I hate when games a so one sided, its not even fair

[@siigates8492]

Ireland won 2 pool matches, Samoa won nothing but allowed into QFs. How come & why.??#%&#?!!?!!

[@darylkanofski9327]

Hope next world cup this is changed, like you say Samoa didn't deserve a finals berth

[@johnforrest9062]

Yes it was an absolute disgrace what happened. Hopefully we have rule changes for the next RLWC in 2021.

[@tzzgang8587]

Ireland didn't get to go to the quarter finals so there was and inter group matches for pool c and pool d just for the vs each other. check on wikipedia of 2017 rlwc

[@jdmcc7425]

RIEP Katto Ottio

[@user-hp2og7ds7i]

Naismith

[@lamabros4710]

I wonder what score would be like in Basketball. PNG vs America.

[@-rr-4172]

Basketball = soft. Too bad it's rugby 😉😂

[@sirgus8727]

Probably about the same.

[@peterperry8729]

I'm sure PNG will win PM Xlll

[@yennahpoter5749]

Blue Moves

[@lyndaauwi387]

Go Kumuls!

[@charliebuia8009]

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