Galthié's players make it three to finish this fall tour undefeated after the great victory this evening against Argentina 37-23.
23:22 – The Blues fulfill the contract! (37-23)
Nice victory for the Tricolores who won 37-23 at the end of a wild and pleasant match to validate a successful autumn tour. This evening against the Pumas, the Galthié players were able to make the difference in the first period with 3 tries from Flament (9th), Villière (33') and a penalty try. Adding to this the indiscipline of Gonzales (yellow in the 35th), the Tricolores were well ahead at the break, 30-9. As usual, the Contepomi players did not give up. Generous in the fight, the Pumas managed to come back thanks to a strong try from Gallo (56'). This was without counting the spark of the player in form, Bielle-Biarrey, who came to nail the Argentinians with a little footwork for himself before flattening (58'). At the end of the match, the Pumas dominated, scored another try, this time on a carried ball, concluded by Ruiz (71'). Despite a slight slump in the second half, the Blues secured a victory at the end of a generally controlled encounter.
22:59 – No French try (79')
While Gailleton had found his way to the goal, Mr. Pearce called on the video referee which detected a forward from Marchand a little earlier in the action. No try therefore, we remain at 37-23.
22:55 – The French curtain is airtight (76')
While the Pumas look for the gap out wide, the French defense redeploys well to leave no space for the opponent. Cros scratches a good ball which puts an end to the Argentinian action.
22:53 – New French forward (74')
Despite a good French movement, the Tricolores lack continuity in the game. Forward from 10 meters, the opportunity for the Pumas to get out of their camp.
22:51 – The Tricolores suffer (72')
For several minutes, the Blues have been more feverish in the tackles while the Pumas advance with each impact. Key to follow for the French, slightly in their camp.
22:49 – Ruiz try! (70')
With forceps, the Argentinian pack manages to plant their 3rd try of the match through Ruiz who drives his target under the posts. Albornoz transforms. The Blues lead 37-23.
22:45 – The Pumas close to the line (67')
The Argentines continue their effort near the French goal line. After having pounded in front of the goal, Gallo commits a forward. Mr Pearce returns to an advantage for offside.
22:44 – Great effort from the Argentinian pack (66')
The Blues take the pressure against the Argentinian pack who collect a penalty. Albornoz finds a good touch 10 meters from the Tricolores goal.
22:43 – In front of Ollivon (65')
Behind the scrum, Ollivon tries to go low but commits a forward attack.
22:40 – Good French pressure (63')
The Pumas retreated considerably in the face of this aggressive French defense. Contepomi players do not hesitate to send games despite everything.
22:37 – The Blues react immediately with a try!
Immediate reaction from the Blues who place two counterattacks in quick succession to launch Bielle-Biarrey who plays a little kicking game for himself. He is the first on the ball and takes the opportunity to calmly dive into the opposing goal. Ramos transforms. (37-16)
22:35 – Gallo try! (56')
The Pumas validate the good momentum since the start of this second half by scoring their first try of the match, after a dynamic ball carried. Albornoz transforms. (30-16)
22:33 – The Pumas still on the initiative (55')
This time it's Carreras who breaks Fickou's tackle to break through the axis. The Blues then make a mistake. Argentinian throw-in to follow at 5 meters.
22:30 – The Argentinians fail in the goal (54')
For the second time in this game, the French manage to bury the ball in their own in-goal. Dismissal of Ramos to follow.
22:29 – Change for the Blues (52')
Exits from Meafou, Mauvaka and Atonio for the entries from Guillard, Marchand and Colombe.
22:26 – Nice Argentinian recovery (51')
On the wing, the Pumas bring the ball up to return to play at the entrance to the French 22 meters. They commit a forward move behind. Coaching from Galthié to follow.
22:25 – Les Bleus within 22 meters (50')
The Galthié players are again within 22 meters after having found progress first offshore with Bielle-Biarrey then Flament. The Blues are increasing their playing time.
22:21 – The French advance (47')
In the center of the field Meafou pretends to hit before serving Flament. A shift which allows the second line to find progress. Dupont commits a forward move behind.
22:19 – New French recovery (45')
On the sidelines, the French alignment countered perfectly to recover the ball. The Pumas lack precision at the start of the second half.
22:17 – The Pumas within 5 meters (44')
On the maul, the Argentinians advance on the ball carried to find themselves 5 meters away. Garcia tries to open on the closed side but it's Gazzotti first on the ball. French recovery.
22:16 – Penalty for Argentina (42')
First penalty of the match for the Argentines on a scrum. Pénaltouche to follow in the 22 French meters.
22:14 – Gazzotti enters (42')
Entry of Gazzotti who marks his first appearance with the Blues. He replaces Boudehent.
22:12 – Here we go again!
Albornoz kicks off this second half, here we go again at the Stade de France!
21:58 – The Blues crush the Pumas at the break (30-9)
After being level for 25 minutes, the Argentines then dived at the end of the period. Heavily sanctioned, the Pumas gave in twice before conceding a penalty try. Heavy score in favor of the Blues at the break, 30-9!
21:57 – Ramos increases the score (40')
After another foul on the ground on the Argentinian side, Ramos passes the penalty 40 meters in front of the posts. The Blues lead by 21 points.
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