Argentina
29 - 28
South Africa
21 Sep 2024
Stage: Regular Season Round 5
Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades
Argentina triumphed 29-28 against South Africa in a thrilling encounter. The Springboks took an early lead with tries from Fassi and Kriel, along with successful conversions by Pollard. However, Argentina responded fiercely, with Mateo Carreras, Pablo Matera, and Tomas Albornoz all crossing the line for tries, supported by Albornoz’s accurate kicking. The turning point came when South Africa's Arendse was yellow-carded, allowing Argentina to capitalize. Pollard added penalties for the visitors, keeping the match close. Despite a late surge from South Africa, including a missed drop goal, Argentina held firm for the victory. The match showcased remarkable resilience and tactical prowess from both sides.
Weather
Temperature: 34.8°C (Feels like 34.4°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 21.3 km/h, gusting to 35.6 km/h Humidity: 37% Cloud Cover: 63%
Highlights
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 3' try Aphelele Fassi
- 4' conversion Handre Pollard
- 7' try Jesse Kriel
- 8' conversion Handre Pollard
- 12' penalty Handre Pollard
- 14' try Mateo Carreras
- 15' conversion Tomas Albornoz
- 16' yellow_card Kurt-Lee Arendse
- 21' try Pablo Matera
- 22' conversion Tomas Albornoz
- 26' try Joel Sclavi
- 26' yellow_card_complete Kurt-Lee Arendse
- 34' try Tomas Albornoz
- 35' conversion Tomas Albornoz
- 38' try Cobus Reinach
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 43' penalty Handre Pollard
- 47' substitution Thomas du Toit
- 47' substitution Salmaan Moerat
- 47' substitution Gonzalo Bertranou
- 47' substitution Handre Pollard
- 47' substitution Marco van Staden
- 47' substitution Ben-Jason Dixon
- 50' penalty Manie Libbok
- 50' substitution Bautista Delguy
- 55' substitution Cobus Reinach
- 55' substitution Pablo Matera
- 55' substitution Thomas Gallo
- 59' substitution Joel Sclavi
- 59' substitution Marcos Kremer
- 62' substitution Ox Nche
- 68' penalty Tomas Albornoz
- 69' substitution Malcolm Marx
- 71' substitution Ruan Nortje
- 75' substitution Lucio Cinti
- 78' drop_goal_miss Kurt-Lee Arendse
- 80' full_time