The Galthié players made the break in this match and led 20-9 as the end of the first period approached.
21:52 – Penalty try for the Blues!
On a counter flash that Bielle-Biarrey was very close to concluding, Gonzales commits a voluntary forward. Result, penalty try and yellow card. The Blues lead 27-9!
21:51 – Video refereeing in progress (35′)
Mr Pearce asks for the video for a voluntary forward potential on a trial action from Bielle-Biarrey on the counter.
9:49 p.m. – Vilière makes the break for the Blues!
After a long sequence of pounding with the big guys, Dupont opens wide for Barré who fixes before passing his arms to his winger who runs into the in-goal. Ramos transforms. Galthié’s men now lead 20-9!
21:46 – Another ball lost in touch (31′)
2nd consecutive ball forgotten in touch by the Blues while they were in the scoring zone. We will quickly have to correct this sector of the game for Galthié players.
9:45 p.m. – Dupont sets the pace (30′)
Around the ruck zone, the French n9 sets an intense pace. The Argentines are at fault. Ramos goes for the throw-in.
21:44 – Ball stolen by the Argentinians (29′)
Slightly within 22 meters of the Pumas, the French line-up loses the ball. Too bad, it was a great opportunity.
21:42 – The Blues find progress (28′)
In the center of the field, the French find progress before committing a forward attack. On the Argentinian clearance, Ramos scores a sublime 50-22. Enough to give the Blues some good ammunition, within the opposing 22 meters.
21:39 – Lack of efficiency in the ruck (25′)
On their 10 meter line, the Blues lack presence on a ruck. Argentinian scratching is rewarded. Penalty that Mallia will attempt.
21:38 – Ramos is impeccable against the posts (13-6)
New penalty for Ramos which gives the Blues a 7-point lead.
21:37 – The French effort on the scrum (23′)
The Blues make the effort in the scrum to recover a penalty which they will attempt.
21:36 – Direct throw-in on the goal (22′)
Ramos finds the direct touch on the return. We therefore return to a scrum on the halfway line for Contepomi’s team.
21:32 – Argentina increases playing time (20′)
Garcia organizes the play across the width of the field and moves this French defensive curtain. The Blues are at fault, 17 meters in front of the posts. Mallia will attempt the penalty.
21:31 – Dupont gives some air (18′)
On the return, Dupont finds a good touch on his 10 meter line. Game launch to follow for the Pumas.
9:30 p.m. – Ramos takes the penalty (16′)
After a ground fault from Montoya, just back from his yellow card, Ramos passes a penalty which allows the Blues to regain a 7-point lead (10-3).
21:29 – Mallia adjusts the penalty (15′)
The Argentinian full-back passes the penalty. 7-3 in favor of the French.
21:27 – Argentina reacts (13′)
The Blues miss the tackles, allowing the Argentines to appear threatening. Oviedo, who is on the verge of flattening, has returned well. Mr. Pearce returns to an advantage. Mallia will attempt the penalty.
21:26 – No red for Montoya (10′)
The Argentine hooker, under the influence of a potential red card, only receives a yellow card. His return will be made within 2 minutes.
21:24 – Flament’s test! (9′)
After a perfect throw, Dupont serves Moeffana who gains the advantage line with full iron. Behind, the French n9 quickly releases the ball to Flament who dives into the in-goal at the foot of the right post. Test transformed by Ramos. 7-0 for the Blues!
21:21 – Penalty returned against France (7′)
In its 22 meters, the Argentinian scrum is at fault but benefits from a chambering error from Wardi. Penalty returned.
21:19 – Effective ball carried by the Blues (6′)
The French enter the opposing 22 meters after a dynamic maul. On the following movement, the Blues committed a forward attack just 10 meters from the Argentinian goal.
21:19 – Effective ball carried by the Blues (6′)
The French enter the opposing 22 meters after a dynamic maul. On the following movement, the Blues committed a forward attack just 10 meters from the Argentinian goal.