Wales v Argentina LIVE: Rugby World Cup final result and reaction as Nicolas Sanchez late try sinks Wales
Wales 17-29 Argentina: Warren Gatland’s men are out of the Rugby World Cup having been beaten in Marseille
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Argentina pulled off a fine comeback to sink Wales in the first Rugby World Cup quarter-final of the weekend. Warren Gatland’s side took control early in the game after Emiliano Boffelli missed a penalty kick. Dan Biggar scored the first 10 points with a try and a penalty but from there the momentum swung.
Mistakes slipped into Wales’ play and two penalties later, Argentina went into the break trailing by four. Boffelli found his range and belted a fourth penalty over the sticks 10 minutes into the second half to put the Pumas in front for the first time only for Wales to find a response through Tomos Williams.
They could hold onto that lead though as Joel Sclavi went over for Argentina before Nicolas Sanchez latched onto an interception and all but won the game with a try three minutes from the end. The Pumas head to Paris and Gatland’s men are going home.
Relive the action from Marseille below and get all the latest Rugby World Cup odds right here:
Full-time! Wales 17-29 Argentina
The Welsh players are heart-broken. They had so much hope and expectation but were beaten by the better team on the day. Late in the game, Argentina held their nerve and comeback from 10-0 down to win this first Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
PENALTY! Wales 17-29 Argentina (Nicolas Sanchez, 80 minutes)
80 minutes: The last act of the game sees the tryscorer boot over a penalty for the Pumas. They win the game and are heading to the semi-finals.
Wales are out of the World Cup.
TRY! Wales 17-26 Argentina (Nicolas Sanchez, 77 minutes)
77 mins: Disaster for Wales! Looking for a quick move down after a scrum, Sam Costelow - now on the pitch in place of Dan Biggar - offloads the ball but it’s poached by replacement Nicolas Sanchez.
Sanchez drives forward and Wales cannot catch. He scores and Emiliano Boffelli knocks over the kick. Argentina are heading to Paris!
Wales 17-19 Argentina
74 mins: So close! Wales breakaway and get through thanks to Rio Dyer. He runs into space, weaves away from a tackle and offloads the ball.
It comes out to Louis Rees-Zammit on the wing and he flings himself at the try line. Matias Moroni takes him out and Rees-Zammit grounds the ball short!
Wales still trail.
Wales 17-19 Argentina
71 mins: Into the final 10 minutes of the match now and this one is tense. Wales took the lead, lost it, got it back and are now chasing the game once more.
Which way is this one going to go?
TRY! Wales 17-19 Argentina (Joel Sclavi, 68 minutes)
68 mins: Argentina inch ever closer to the try line. Wales claim that they have hands on the ball but the referee lets play go on. Wales’ defence is broken as Agustin Creevy powers to the line.
He’s brought down and Joel Sclavi collects the ball before lunging at the line. Argentina go in front once again as Emiliano Boffelli knocks over the conversion!
Wales 17-12 Argentina
Harry Latham-Coyle reporting from Marseille: "Wales are furious at that TMO decision, particularly with Nick Tompkins now departing for an HIA.
“Personally, I feel that is a bold, but fair, call from Karl Dickson, with the centre falling into Guido Petti's path with the Argentina lock coming in to make a legal clearout on another player.
“TMO Marius Jonker's comment was intriguing, though; "I thought it was important to explain this". I'd agree - good officiating all-round. Big chance for Argentina as they return to the corner for a second time."
Wales 17-12 Argentina
66 mins: Argentina drive forward from a lineout but get held up over the line. There was a Wales penalty in one of the phases which means the Pumas get a second attempt to get in for a try.
Wales 17-12 Argentina
63 mins: Ouch! There’s a TMO review looking at a hit from Guido Petti on Nick Tompkins. Tompkins falls after the initial tackle just as Petti launched himself into the ruck.
He was already in motion when his shoulder clattered into the chin of Tompkins. The referee decides that there’s no foul play here and the reaction time for Petti was miniscule when Tompkins slipped to the floor.
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