22:55
“Recovering group unity”
On the same wavelength as the technical commissioner, he is still the Captain Lamaro: “Now we have to prepare as best we can against a team like Georgia who are always very hungry against us, starting from what today's match leaves us with as general coordinates. It will be essential to recover physically, but above all mentally, that unity of the fundamental group to take the field in Genoa to the best of our ability.”
22:40
“We could change our strategy”
Il ct Quesada underlines how this evening's defeat could also be useful to the Azzurri and explains: “When reviewing the match we must clearly analyze our strategy, Italy has quality and the desire to try hand play was not presumptuous, but it is true that in some passages we should have alternated foot play more. We will work on it, we are aware of our qualities and the work to be done“.
22:25
The next events in Italy
Just enough time to lick their wounds, as Italy is already ready to put their heads and hearts back to the next round of the Autumn Nations Series, which will see the Azzurri on stage in Genoa next Saturday 17 November. Then on the 23rd, Quesada's team will compete against the All Blacks of New Zealand in Turin.
22:05
The number of tries was merciless: 7-2 for the Pumas
Italy's heavy defeat against Argentina can be explained in the merciless way given goalswhich counts an eloquent 7-2 for the Argentines. The Pumas put the ball on the ground with Model, Bertrana, slavery, Bathrobe, Cordero, Alemanno e Delguy. For the blues, one 'punishment goal' remedied by the melee and the flicker of Nicotera in an attempt to comeback at the start of the second half.
21:45
Albornoz star of the evening
Tomas Albornoz awarded 'Player of the match'. The Argentina and Benetton opener was the star of the evening with his transformations, just one mistake, also topped off with a spectacular goal.
21:30
Captain Lamaro's 'mea culpa'
The comment is also harsh Captain Michele Lamarowho recites the 'mea culpa' on behalf of the team: “We have no excuses, they put us in difficulty and we weren't able to remain compact and precise for the entire 80 minutes. Argentina, however, remains one great team and in the end they left us nothing“.
21:15
Coach Quesada saddened: “Too many gifts”
Disappointed the blue coach Quesadawhich analyzes the heavy defeat against the Argentine Pumas as follows: “What hurts me is the difference in the final result, because it doesn't express the real distance between the two teams. On the other hand, if you give too many gifts to a top opponent in the world, everything becomes too difficult, even if we were good at getting back into the game. Now let's move on to the match against Georgia, which will be the most important of this window, because we will face a team against which we can play at our level“.
21:00
Capuozzo's condition needs to be checked
Ahead of the match against Georgia, coach Quesada awaits good news from the infirmary. The conditions of Ange Capuozzo remain to be verified, as he came off after a few minutes of play due to a knee to the head and did not pass the medical checks to return to the field. Ruzza and Garbisi, on the other hand, have ailments, but will still be taken care of by the Azzurri medical staff.
20:47
In Genoa for the redemption
A heavy defeat to overcome for Italy, which however will have a week available to prepare for redemption against Georgia, in the match scheduled for 17 October in Genoa.
20:37
80'+3' – Italy-Argentina 18-50: Azzurri overwhelmed
The final whistle arrives in a match that only existed in its central phase, when Italy, reacting to the initial 0-17, had recovered to -4 from an Argentina which was however too superior and cynical in taking advantage of the naivety of the players. blue.
20:31
78' – Italy-Argentina 18-50
Argentina immediately takes advantage of their numerical superiority and, with a spectacular maneuver, also leads to the goal Delguy. Albornoz makes a round figure.
20:30
76' – Italy-Argentina 18-43: the Azzurri close with 14 men
Italy also ends up numerically inferior against Argentina: yellow card for Cannone, who sits on the bench.
20:24
74' – Italy-Argentina 18-43
Seventh goal for Argentina! This time it is Alemannocoming out of touch, to put down the oval. Albornoz transforms again and the Pumas close the deal.
20:20
69' – Italy-Argentina 18-36
Italy's proud reaction, with the aim of Nicotera shorten distances. Too bad that Allan also fails the transformation…
20:17
67' – Italy-Argentina 13-36
Argentina spreads, reaching the goal again, this time with Corderoat the end of a splendid action by the Pumas. At least Albornoz makes his first football mistake of the evening.
20:11
62' – Italy-Argentina 13-31: the Azzurri feel the pinch
Italy doesn't seem to have any room for another comeback, as they are feeling the pinch of Albornoz's goal. Argentina is back in full control.
20:06
58' – Italy-Argentina 13-31
Argentina escapes, hitting a throw-in with Bathrobewho scores the Pumas' fourth try and then converts relentlessly.
19:59
54' – Italy-Argentina 13-24: Quesada changes the front line
Italy called to react after a goal born from unforgivable naivety. Quesada changes the front line, throwing Lucchesi and Fisichetti into the fray.
19:57
49' – Italy-Argentina 13-24
Argentina returns to extend the lead with a goal slaverypushed by the cart. However, Italy's lightness was enormous as they gave possession to their rivals. Albornoz, needless to say, perfect between the posts.
19:50
44' – Italy-Argentina 13-17
Italy is still approaching! Naive foul by the Argentine defense, Allan from a central position he doesn't forgive and definitively puts the Azzurri back into the game, who had started with a shocking 0-17!
19:44
41' – Italy-Argentina 10-17: start to the second half!
We start again in Udine with Italy down 10-17 against Argentina. A match that can still reserve surprises.
19:33
40'+4' – Italy-Argentina 10-17: the first half ends
The first half ends with Italy returning to the game at the end after a shocking start: 17-10 for Argentina and a match still to be played. Unfortunately without Capuozzo, who was knocked out by a knee to the head early on.
19:30
40'+3' – Italy-Argentina 10-17
After a try arguably disallowed by Spagnolo and converted into a free kick, Italy closes the gap just before the break with Allan!
19:23
37' – Italy-Argentina 7-17: the match gets underway
The game is now underway on the pitch in Udine: Argentina reacts to their numerical inferiority by trying to push Italy back, who however are now defending well.
19:21
34' – Italy-Argentina 7-17
Italy's free-kick goal with the fray! The Azzurri close the gap and will play the next 10' in numerical superiority due to the yellow card given to Gonzalez, who sits on the bench!
19:15
30' – Italy-Argentina 0-17
Another goal for Argentina, validated after the TMO: it is Bertrana to score it, after a percussion by the Pumas and a loose ball. Albornoz relentless in his transformation.
19:09
25' – Italy-Argentina 0-10: Italian reaction
Here is the reaction of the Azzurri, who try to get back into the game, but at the moment they always lose at the best moment.
19:07
21' – Italy-Argentina 0-10: Capuozzo out of action
Definitely out Ange Capuozzowho did not pass the “post-concussion” medical test, after the knee to the head.
19:04
19' – Italy-Argentina 0-10: failed shot by Page-Relo
There is no reaction from Italy, which fails to create danger for Argentina and even chooses to kick from midfield with Page-Relo, but to no avail.
18:56
12' – Italy-Argentina 0-10
Argentina's goal with the inspiration of Modelwho escapes Lynagh's tackle and puts the ball down. Albornoz converts and Argentina escapes.
18:49
7' – Italy-Argentina 0-3: Quesada loses Capuozzo
Damn for Italy, already forced to play catch-up and having to give up Ange Capuozzo, who came off after a knee to the head and was replaced by Tommaso Allan.
18:46
4' – Italy-Argentina 0-3
The Pumas start off strong, immediately forcing the Azzurri to foul: Bathrobe he converts an easy free kick and unlocks the result.
18:41
Italy-Argentina: the match begins
Everything is ready and kick-off for Italy-Argentina: first possession for the Azzurri.
18:38
Chilling Mameli anthem
Hand on chest and a single chorus in Udine for Mameli's anthem: a thrilling atmosphere as a prelude to the match that is about to kick off.
18:35
Teams on the pitch, enthusiasm in the stands
Great success with the public in Udine and a real ovation greeted the players from Italy and Argentina from the stands as they entered the pitch.
18:32
Fantasy challenge between Capuozzo and Mallia
Challenge within the challenge between the two Toulouse teammates, Ange Capuozzo e Juan Cruz Malliaready to spice up the match. The blue number 15 in particular he is having an amazing year and an excellent moment of form, best player of Top 14 of October: “Ready to give 100% even with the Italy shirt“.
18:25
Three “Italian” Argentinians
There are three “Argentinians from Italy” present among the Azzurri. On the pitch from the 1st minute there will be Tomas Albornoz and Thomas Gallo, fly-half and front row respectively for Benetton Rugby. Instead, Gonzalo Garzia, Zebre's scrum-half, initially starts on the bench.
18:20
Spanish owner of the new Quesada
Italy is in a typical lineup if not for the innovation introduced by Quesada, who wanted to give Mirco Spagnolo a starting chance in place of Danilo Fisichetti. Also to be welcomed is the return to blue of Tommaso Allan and Dino Lamb, who will start from the bench.
18:10
Autumn Nations Series, the Italian calendar
Italy's calendar at the Autumn Nations Series:
Saturday 9 November, 6.40pm: Italy-Argentina (in Udine)
Sunday 17 November, 2.40pm: Italy-Georgia (in Genoa)
Saturday 23 November, 9.10pm: Italy-New Zealand (in Turin)
18:00
Argentina, the official team of Contepomi
ARGENTINA: 15 Juan Cruz Mallia, 14 Rodrigo Isgrò, 13 Lucio Cinti, 12 Matias Orlando, 11 Bautista Delguy, 10 Tomas Albornoz, 9 Gonzalo Bertranou, 8 Joaquin Oviedo, 7 Santiago Grondona, 6 Juan Martin Gonzalez, 5 5 Pedro Molina Franco , 3 Joel Sclavi, 2 Julian Montoya (c), 1 Thomas Gallo. Ct: Contepomi.
Available: 16 Ignacio Ruiz, 17 Ignacio Calles, 18 Francisco Gomez Kodela, 19 Matias Alemanno, 20 Bautista Pedemonte, 21 Gonzalo Garcia, 22 Matias Moroni, 23 Santiago Cordero.
17:50
Italy, the official lineup of Quesada
ITALIA: 15 Ange Capuozzo, 14 Louis Lynagh, 13 Juan Ignacio Brex, 12 Tommaso Menoncello, 11 Monty Ioane, 10 Paolo Garbisi, 9 Martin Page-Relo, 8 Lorenzo Cannone, 7 Michele Lamaro (c), 6 Sebastian Negri, 5 Federico Ruzza , 4 Niccolò Cannone, 3 Marco Riccioni, 2 Gianmarco Lucchesi, 1 Mirco Spagnolo. Ct: Quesada.
Available: 16 Giacomo Nicotera, 17 Danilo Fischetti, 18 Simone Ferrari, 19 Dino Lamb, 20 Manuel Zuliani, 21 Alessandro Garbisi, 22 Tommaso Allan, 23 Marco Zanon.
17:40
Italy-Argentina, the precedents
There are 24 matches between Italy and Argentina. The South Americans have a clear advantage, with seventeen successes, against the five of the Azzurri. The national team's last victory dates back to 2008, when it won in Cordoba.
17:30
Italy-Argentina, where to watch it on TV and streaming
The match between Italy and Argentina, valid for the Autumn Nations Series, will be played at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine starting at 6.40 pm and will be visible on Sky, on channel 204 on Sky Sport Arena and free-to-air on TV8. It will also be possible to watch the race in streaming on Now, Sky Go and tv8.tv.
Udine, Bluenergy Stadium
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