Ireland vs Argentina LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as host cling on for tight win against Pumas
Ireland 22-19 Argentina: Andy Farrell’s side bounced back from defeat to New Zealand
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Your support makes all the difference.Ireland bounced back from a loss to New Zealand with a hard fought for victory over Argentina in Dublin. Andy Farrell’s men started quickly and scored the opening two tries to take a 12-0 lead inside the first 10 minutes.
Argentina fly-half Tomas Albornoz kept the Pumas in touch with three successive penalty kicks from the boot and brought the match within three points before his opposite number Jack Crowley slotted in a fine drop goal.
The teams traded blows but Joe McCarthy went over for Ireland’s third try and took them into the break with a healthy lead. Argentina are a second half team though.
Ireland didn’t score a point in the second half and were made to dig deep as the Pumas scored a beautiful try from Juan Cruz Mallia. With the score at 22-19, Ireland held on over two minutes of added time before the result was theirs.
Relive the latest from the Aviva Stadium in our live blog below:
Ireland 22-19 Argentina
64 mins: There’s been a couple of knocks and injuries whcih have slowed down the game. Ireland have the ball and feed a scrum. It results in a penalty for the hosts and they kick for field position.
Better from Ireland.
Ireland 22-19 Argentina
61 mins: Jack Crowley goes off after an impressive night and is replaced by debutant Sam Prendergast. The 21-year-old is a talented player and has a big 20 minutes coming up.
Can he lead Ireland to victory here?
Ireland 22-19 Argentina
57 mins: Lucio Cinti gets clattered by a dominant tackle and drops the ball. It’s a knock on and Ireland get the ball back for a scrum. They need a bit of time on the ball here.
Ireland 22-19 Argentina
54 mins: Oh dear. Mack Hansen chucks the ball straight out of play as Argentina’s pressure continues to force errors and mistakes from the Irish.
That was a hugely wayward pass. There’s a nervous energy filling up the stadium now.
Ireland 22-19 Argentina
51 mins: Joe McCarthy is offside! He’s sent to the sin bin with a yellow card as Ireland have accummulated a number of penalties in quick succession.
Argentina decide to kick and make it a three point game.
Ireland 22-16 Argentina
48 mins: Ireland’s mistakes won’t do them any favours. They need to win tonight to reignite belief in the fans. The next 10 minutes could be crucial.
The hosts need to weather this Argentinian storm.
TRY! Ireland 22-16 Argentina (Juan Cruz Mallia, 45 mins)
A couple of Irish knock ons - more handling errors are creeping into their game - give the ball up to Argentina who fling it inside.
Juan Cruz Mallia catches the ball after a run from deep. He skips out of a tackle, dummies and steps past another defender then flies to the line, diving in under the sticks.
Ireland 22-9 Argentina
43 mins: Argentina’s tactics in this half are to run the ball but their progress is slow. They’re being held in the middle of the pitch. James Ryan gives up a penalty and Argentina kick into the 22.
They then fluff up the lineout and Ireland regain possession.
Second half! Ireland 22-9 Argentina
The Pumas get the match back underway. Can they strike first in this half?
HT Ireland 22-9 Argentina
Ireland’s defence has frustrated Argentina and they haven’t been able to assert themselves on the game. The Pumas come alive in the final 20 minutes though so they’ll have the legs and physicality to get through to the end of the game.
Can Ireland match them?
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