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Live Commentary
Time:80'- Argentina
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80+4' SCOTLAND HAVE WON! What a performance from Andy Robinson's side, who prevail 24-16 over Argentina and claim a fine victory at the Canacha Del Atletico stadium in Tucuman! Thanks for joining us.
80+2' Parks is irrepressible as he slots over another three points for the visitors, and Scotland are home and dry!- 80' Contepomi plants a sweetly-struck penalty between the posts, and Argentina move to within five points of their visitors.
- 79' Argentina press forward once more, and the hosts are pushing hard despite lacking in inspiration.
- 77' Scotland are playing superbly as they soak up the pressure from Argentina and continue to defend brilliantly.
- 75' Parks puts over another drop goal, and Scotland move to 21 points with a lead of eight - what an evening he is having!
- 73' Parks slices a penalty and puts it wide, and Scotland's lead remains at five points for now.
- 71' Contepomi looks to orchestrate affairs, but it is Scotland who look the more comfortable in open play.
- 69' Creesy comes on for Ledesma as Argentina make a change, before Parks slots over a penalty to extend Scotland's lead - what a performance this is!
- 67' Fernandez shows good invention running from deep, and he beats de Luca before being tackled by Morrison.
- 65' Ford goes down after a clash with Roncero, and it has become a real forwards' battle at the moment.
- 63' Blair is instrumental already as he dictates the play off the pack to good effect, and releases Morrison.
- 61' Parks finds touch with an exceptional clearance, and that gives Scotland a very good platform.
59' Blair and Strokosch come on for Scotland, and Andy Robinson shuffles his pack to inject some fresh legs.- 57' Scotland are firmly pegged back in their half, but the visitors are defending valiantly as Lawson makes a fine tackle off a scrum.
- 55' Argentina are desperately pressing, keen to restore their lead in this second half as Scotland are pushed back.
- 53' Parks slams a penalty between the posts, and Scotland take the lead for the first time in the match!
- 51' Beattie flies down the wing at pace, and it takes a superb tackle from Agulla to halt his run abruptly.
- 49' Parks attempts a delicate dink through for Lamont, but Fernandez gets something on it to disrupt the move.
- 47' Argentina apply the pressure once more through Lalanne, and Scotland are pegged back in their half.
- 45' Contepomi attempts a hugely ambitious drop goal, but it is charged down as Scotland defend doggedly.
- 43' The referee takes an age to marshall a scrum, and it's a scrappy start to this second half.
41' The second half is underway, and immediately Lamont finds himself in space on the wing as he looks to make an early impact.- 40+4' The half-time whistle goes, and Argentina lead Scotland 13-12 in a dramatic and hugely entertaining first period!
- 40+3' Parks ends the first half in inspired fashion as he slots over a slick drop goal from the pocket, and that was fine opportunist play!
40+2' Lamont goes over in the corner, but what the winger thinks is a try is not given - it was very tight indeed!
40+1' Leguizamon is shown a yellow card for an infringement with Scotland five yards from the line, and that is a big blow for Argentina!- 40' Parks slots over a penalty from the right, and the fly half holds his composure superbly - what a strike before half-time!
- 39' Contepomi plays a delightful grubba kick down the left, but the move comes to nothing.
- 37' Parks misses a tough penalty attempt from out on the left, and Scotland really needed that before half-time.
- 35' The visitors build from deep, and Scotland are growing in confidence as they press forward.
- 33' Scotland battle for everything in midfield, but the backs are not finding much fluency thus far.
- 31' The extras are missed once more by Contepomi, and Scotland are handed a reprieve of sorts.
30' TRY FOR ARGENTINA! Leguizamon goes over for the hosts, and Scotland slip further behind as Argentina stretch their advantage with real conviction.- 28' Lawson is desperately attempting to provide a spark for his side, but Argentina are defending stoutly.
- 26' Roncero and Scelzo are doing a fine job in the front row for Argentina, and Scotland need to compete better in there.
- 24' Borges flies down the wing, but Lamont stands his ground superbly to make a strong tackle. Parks is then presented with a simple penalty, and he makes it count!
- 22' Scotland build the play patiently from halfway, and the visitors need to find something special to break down their hosts.
- 20' Evans makes a superb tap-tackle to deny Contempomi as the Argentine races through, and that was last-ditch!
- 18' Parks misses a tricky attempt at goal, and Scotland cannot eat into their opponents' lead on this occasion.
- 15' Albacete and Fessia combine to thwart a powerful run by Kellock, and Argentina's defence is holding firm.
- 13' Lalanne shepherds the Argentina pack effectively, and the hosts apply the pressure. Contepomi is the beneficiary as he slots over a penalty goal to stretch Argentina's lead.
- 11' Agulla and Fernandez combine outwide, but the pair are marshalled well by Lamont and Morrison.
- 9' Scotland are under the cosh as Argentina's forwards peg their visitors back once more.
- 7' Parks slots over a simple penalty from close range, and Scotland are on the board with just a two-point deficit.
- 4' The extras are squandered for Argentina, but it's a very fast start from the hosts.
- 3' TRY! TIESI GOES OVER FOR ARGENTINA! On his 24th cap, Tiesi bursts through the Scotland defence after a neat offload from Fernandez, and Scotland are behind!
1' The first half is underway, and Argentina kick us off with Scotland building swiftly from the outset.- - The national anthems are rattled through and there is a fine atmosphere being generated as we are about to kick off.
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- - Welcome to LIVE text coverage of Scotland's clash with Argentina at the Cancha Del Atletico stadium in Tucuman.
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Summary
Argentina versus Scotland Tiesi 3’, Leguizamon 30’ Tries Conversions Contepomi 12’, 80’ Penalties Parks 7’, 23’, 40’, 53’, 69’, 80’ Drops Parks 40’, 75’
Live Team Line-Up
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ArgentinaManager: Santiago Phelan
On the Field
- Roncero
- Ledesma
- Scelzo
- Carizza
- Albacete
- Fessia
- Leguizamon
- Fernandez Lobbe
- Lalanne
- Contepomi
- Agulla
- Fernandez
- Tiesi
- Borges
- Rodriguez
Subs
- Ayerza
- Creevy
- Campos
- Mieres
- Amorosino
- Figuerola
- Galarza
Injured
None
Suspended
None
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ScotlandManager: Andy Robinson
On the Field
- Jacobsen
- Ford
- Low
- Hamilton
- Kellock
- Brown
- Beattie
- Barclay
- Lawson
- Parks
- Lamont
- Morrison
- De Luca
- Evans
- Southwell
Subs
- Blair
- Macleod
- Lawson
- Godman
- Strokosch
- Cross
Injured
None
Suspended
None
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