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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Your support makes all the difference.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:
Harry Latham-Coyle reporting from Marseille:
"That scrap at the end of the half felt like an inexorable destination for a sloppy half full of squabbles.
“You'd have to say that Josh Adams is a little lucky that Karl Dickson was content with a penalty only for the "cheap shot" that sparked it.
“You fear things could inflame again after the interval, which won't necessarily help a relatively low-quality game."
Half-time! Wales 10-6 Argentina
After a confident start to the half, Wales’ concentration seemed to slip away towards the end and Argentina have managed to chip away at their lead.
It’s a four-point game and everything to play for in the second half.
PENALTY! Wales 10-6 Argentina (Emiliano Boffelli, 40+5 minutes)
Discussions between the officials result in an Argentina penalty kick. Josh Adams is judged to have put a cheap shot on Cubelli but nothing worthy of further punishment.
Emiliano Boffelli sends the kick over the crossbar for another three points.
Wales 10-3 Argentina
40 mins: Oh here we go. It’s all kicking off.
Argentina are piling the pressure on Wales’ defence with Mateo Carreras’ footwork causing real problems. Wales’ line is offside and the referee wants to award a penalty.
Josh Adams shoulder checks Tomas Cubelli after a line-break which is something Tomas Lavanini isn’t happy with. He storms over and re-ignites a bit of argy bargy causing the referee the involve the TMO to work out what has happened...
PENALTY! Wales 10-3 Argentina (Emiliano Boffelli, 37 minutes)
37 mins: Argentina attempt to muller their way over the line and win a penalty as Gareth Thomas is offside. Wales’ defence holds up and the Pumas are told to kick for three.
It’s a good decision and Emiliano Boffelli dinks the ball over the top.
Wales 10-0 Argentina
34 mins: Wales are punished for Gareth Thomas’ conduct in the scrum. Argentina are awarded a penalty and kick for field position which they do beautifully.
They get inside Wales’ 22 and have the chance to potentially score just before half-time.
Wales 10-0 Argentina
31 mins: Chocobares is now undergoing a head injury assessment which means he could be out of the rest of the match if he’s not passed fit to play on.
A poor pass towards Adam Beard sees the lock let the ball go past. Will Rowlands, not expecting it, attempts to grab hold of the pass but fumbles it forward low to the ground.
Knock on.
Wales 10-0 Argentina
28 mins: Santiago Chocobares has been replaced for Argentina who look to be struggling for an answer against Wales’ heavy hitting and ever-growing confidence.
Jac Morgan forces a turnover and a penalty to Wales but this time Dan Biggar misses the kick and the score remains 10-0.
Wales 10-0 Argentina
Harry Latham-Coyle at the Stade Velodrome: "I'm not sure Karl Dickson is particularly popular among the Argentine fans.
“Their side seem to have got very little leeway out of the replacement referee since he took over from the injured Jaco Peyper, with their latest grievance the returning to a penalty advantage some 30 metres back up the pitch after Josh Adams had dropped a try-scoring pass in Argentina's 22."
Wales vs Argentina referee Jaco Peyper forced off pitch as English official steps in at Rugby World Cup
Referee Jaco Peyper was forced off injured in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between Wales and Argentina.
English official Karl Dickson replaced the South African in Marseille after 15 minutes, with Wales ahead 7-0.
The vastly experienced Peyper also featured at the 2015 and 2019 editions of the tournament, but a pulled groin may have ended his tournament in France.
Wales v Argentina referee forced off pitch as English official steps in
Peyper was forced off after 15 minutes in Marseille with Karl Dickson stepping up in the quarter-final
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