Brazil make history with stunning upset of Australia at the Vancouver Sevens
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Australia's women's sevens team lost 14-12 to Brazil in Vancouver in one of the all-time upsets in world series history.
It was Brazil's first win over Australia in the format as Yasmin Soares scored two late tries to spark delirium on Saturday (AEDT).
Teagan Levi and Faith Nathan had scored the first two tries and it looked like business as usual with Australia holding a 12-0 lead before the unlikely comeback.
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Mackenzie Davis nearly proved the hero for Australia before a remarkable try-saving tackle from Thalia Costa sealed the win.
Tim Walsh's side had earlier thrashed Spain 42-0 in pool play and Australia now face a tricky pool clash with Canada on Sunday (10.08am AEDT) as they try to qualify for the quarter-finals.
Tim Walsh's side will now take on hosts Canada on Day 2 at 10:08am AEDT on Sunday as they push towards reaching the quarter-finals.
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The Aussie men also went 1-1 on day one.
Liam Barry's team beat Ireland 17-7 before losing to New Zealand by the same scoreline.
The men will play South Africa at 6.36am AEDT on Sunday for a place in the quarter-finals.
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