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Kenya Sevens edge Australia in Los Angeles Sevens opener

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Alvin Otieno of Kenya Sevens 9center) in action duringa past match.[Courtesy]

Kenya Sevens kicked off their Los Angeles Sevens redemption haunt on the front foot after coming from behind to defeat Australia 12-7 in their Group C opener match on Saturday evening.

Tim Clements gave Australia the lead in the third minute after capitalizing on Kenya's mistake when Alvin Otieno was penalized for failing to release the ball after a tackle. Stuart Dunbar converted the twos as the Aussies led 7-0.

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