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Published 10:53 26 Jul 2021 BST
Updated 12:02 26 Jul 2021 BST
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Madison Hughes of United States and Greg O'Shea of Ireland catch up. (Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile)[/caption]
USA then got themselves breathing room after a Brett Thompson break put them deep in the Ireland have. Steve Tomasin grabbed a crucial score and it was a seven-pointer as he dotted down under the posts.
Ireland's last chance came with a lineout inside the USA's 22, but they squandered possession and the clock ran out on the match, and their medal hopes.
Foster Horan got over for a late, converted try that was converted by Dardis. That late score could be crucial, but they will need a big win over Kenya, on Tuesday, to give themselves a chance of a quarter final spot.
It is not over for the Ireland Sevens side yet, but results will have to go in their favour.
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