The Americans didn’t have to win to move on to the quarterfinals (medal round), but they had to stay within four to advance.
Former Ohio State football player and current New England Patriot Nate Ebner gave the U.S. a chance to pull within three in the closing minutes with a long run for a try, but the ensuing conversion kick was no good.
When the U.S. was unable to score again before the closing gun, Argentina finished second in the pool and advanced along with undefeated Fiji.
The U.S. led early in both halves but could not hold the advantage either time.
He was also a big part of the story Tuesday as the U.S. lost a 17-14 heartbreaker to Argentina then pummeled Brazil 26-0.
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