Samoa

32 - 32

Full Time

Chile

Chile vs Samoa

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It's all over! The referee Andrew Brace has blown their whistle to end the game.

84'

Samoa go for goal with Christian Leali'ifano taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

84'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Samoa is finished off by Abraham Papali'i

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Abraham Papali'i bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

83'

Melani Nanai sets up the try.

83'

Raimundo Martinez comes on.

79'

Javier Eissmann comes off.

79'

Javier Carrasco comes on.

75'

Norman Aguayo comes off.

75'

The penalty attempt by Santiago Videla has rebounded off the left post and back into play.

74'

Conversion

Christian Leali'ifano has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Abraham Papali'i leads to a try for Samoa

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Abraham Papali'i took full advantage.

70'

Chile decide to make a substitution, with Bruno Saez getting some game time.

70'

Chile decide to make a substitution, with Raimundo Martinez being replaced.

70'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Tomasi Alosio getting some game time.

70'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Elisapeta Alofipo being replaced.

70'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Connor Tupai getting some game time.

70'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Joel Lam being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Lolagi Visinia took full advantage.

69'

Chile make a substitution with Ernesto Tchimino coming on.

68'

Chile make a substitution with Diego Escobar coming off.

68'

Chile sub Norman Aguayo comes onto the field.

64'

Javier Carrasco departs for Chile.

64'

Chile sub Nicolas Saab comes onto the field.

64'

Nicolas Garafulic departs for Chile.

64'

Samoa sub Elisapeta Alofipo comes onto the field.

62'

Tomasi Alosio departs for Samoa.

62'

Samoa sub Potu Leavasa comes onto the field.

62'

Michael Curry departs for Samoa.

62'

Samoa sub Bradley Amituanai comes onto the field.

62'

Michael Ala'alatoa departs for Samoa.

62'

Augusto Bohme comes on for Chile.

59'

Benjamin Videla leaves the field.

59'

Lucas Berti comes on for Chile.

59'

Juan Cruz Reyes leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Christian Leali'ifano kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Alamanda Motuga scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Alamanda Motuga as they get over the gainline!

57'

Christian Leali'ifano played a key part in that try.

57'

Matias Dittus comes on for Chile.

55'

Inaki Gurruchaga leaves the field.

55'

Tomasi Alosio comes on.

54'

Elisapeta Alofipo comes off.

54'

Joel Lam comes on.

53'

Connor Tupai comes off.

53'

Abraham Papali'i comes on.

53'

OJ Noa comes off.

53'

Ray Niuia comes on.

53'

Pita Anae-Ah Sue comes off.

53'

Conversion

Santiago Videla adds the two points for Chile.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Matias Garafulic dots the ball down from close range.

47'

Matias Garafulic makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Christian Leali'ifano will have to re-adjust the radar.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Samoa leads to a try for Latrell Smiler Ah-Kiong.

43'

Latrell Smiler Ah-Kiong makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Connor Tupai played a key part in that try.

43'

Yellow Card

Benjamin Videla (Chile) is shown a yellow card

42'

Fabulous play by Samoa has led to Melani Nanai being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Chile sub Cristobal Game comes onto the field.

39'

Nicolas Saab departs for Chile.

39'

Fabulous play by Samoa has led to Melani Nanai being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Penalty Goal

Santiago Videla has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

Jarred Adams comes on.

29'

Aki Seiuli comes off.

29'

Nicolas Saab comes on.

26'

Cristobal Game comes off.

26'

Conversion

Santiago Videla makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Chile is finished off by Santiago Pedrero

22'

That's a great try assist by Benjamin Videla.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Juan Cruz Reyes bursts through to advance the Chile attack.

22'

Christian Leali'ifano takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

19'

Try

Samoa are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Theo Steffany picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Melani Nanai bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lolagi Visinia bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

17'

Santiago Videla curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Chile results in a try for Matias Garafulic

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Matias Garafulic took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Juan Cruz Reyes is finished off with a try.

15'

Yellow Card

Iakopo Mapu (Samoa) is shown a yellow card

15'

Penalty Goal

Christian Leali'ifano makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Lolagi Visinia took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Santiago Videla kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Santiago Videla has kicked a conversion.

Try

Chile are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Javier Eissmann touching down.

We are underway as the referee Andrew Brace blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Samoa v Chile 
  
 Sat 20th September 2025, 12:35pm PDT 
  
 America First Field 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Andrew Brace

Points Flow Chart

Game ends in a Draw

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

96%

71%

Possession Last 10 min

29%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Papali'i

32 - 32

83'

Leali'ifano

27 - 32

71'

Papali'i

25 - 32

70'

Leali'ifano

20 - 32

59'

Motuga

18 - 32

57'

Videla

48'

13 - 32

Garafulic

47'

13 - 30

Smiler Ah-Kiong

13 - 25

43'

Videla

42'

8 - 25

Half Time

Videla

36'

8 - 25

Videla

23'

8 - 22

Pedrero

22'

8 - 20

Steffany

8 - 15

18'

Garafulic

15'

3 - 15

Mapu

3 - 10

15'

Leali'ifano

3 - 10

12'

Videla

0 - 10

Videla

0 - 7

Eissmann

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Samoa

65%

Draw

Chile

34%

Try by Abraham Papali'i

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Samoa

Chile

More Less

Defence Profile

Samoa

Chile

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

46%

3-6 secs

23%

39%

6+ secs

14%

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

67'

73'

76'

80'

Samoa

Chile

Samoa vs Chile Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Samoa face off against Chile in Internationals on Sat 20th September 2025 at America First Field. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:35 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 21:35 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 07:35 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 05:35 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 12:35 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

Chile won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the rankings with Chile in position 16 and Samoa in position 20, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Samoa vs Chile Squads

The official squads for Samoa vs Chile will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.