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URU vs ARG
International Men's Rugby
Estadio Domingo Burgueno Miguel, Maldonado
Uruguay
vs
Argentina
5
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79
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Full-Time: 5 - 79
Uruguay, ranked 17th in the world, struggled to match the pace and skill of the 7th-ranked Argentines. This match, their first meeting in nine years, highlighted the gulf in class between the two sides. Argentina's comprehensive victory reaffirms their dominance in this historic rugby rivalry, extending their unbeaten record against Los Teros. For now, that rounds things off in this one. Thanks for tuning into Tribe.
In the second half, Argentina continued their onslaught. Mendy completed his hat-trick just two minutes into the half. Despite Uruguay's Felipe Etcheverry toiling hard at flyhalf, it was Juan Bautista Hontou who managed to score Uruguay's solitary try in the 45th minute. Argentina responded swiftly, with Francisco Coria Marchetti scoring in the 52nd minute, followed by additional tries from Mateo Carreras, Joaquin Moro, and Santiago Carreras, rounding off a dominant team performance.
The first half set the tone, with Argentina racing to a 44-point lead at the break and keeping Uruguay scoreless after 40 minutes. Ignacio Mendy started the try-fest with two quick scores in the 5th and 11th minutes. Jeronimo De La Fuente, Santiago Cordero, Joaquin Moro, Joaquin Oviedo, and Mateo Carreras added to the tally, showcasing Los Pumas' attacking prowess and ability to exploit Uruguay's defensive gaps. Marcos Kremer's leadership was evident throughout, as he drove his team forward with powerful runs and decisive tackles.
Argentina completely dominate Uruguay with a resounding 74-point victory at Estadio Domingo Burgueno Miguel in Maldonado. From the opening whistle, Los Pumas showcased their superiority, maintaining an aggressive pace and controlling the game in all aspects. Ignacio Mendy was a standout, scoring a hat-trick and proving to be a destructive force on the wing. Mateo Carreras and Jeronimo De La Fuente also had exceptional performances, constantly stretching Uruguay's defence and contributing significantly to the comprehensive win.
80+3'
S. Carreras finds touch 23m from the try line as neither team wants to finish playing. Calles throws to the lineout, where it falls for Magno over the top. Knocked on in contact by Uruguay, and the referee blows full-time.
80+2'
The lineout is stolen by Argentina and they work it towards halfway. Wide left goes the ball as Cordero is met well by the defence, with Magno stealing it away for Urguay. A neck roll clean out from Uruguay sees Argentina win the penalty.
80+1'
Mendy runs behind his own man to claim the try, but the referee pulls it back for obstruction as Etcheverry finds touch on halfway.
80'
Argentina secure the lineout ball as De La Fuente charges hard in midfield. Towards the 22 goes Matera on a strong run, along with a grubber in behind from Albornoz that is cleaned up at the back by Inciarte. Pick and go from Peculo who is just 3m from his line. Inciarte then kicks over the top, falling for Mendy in midfield...
79'
High kick off from Etcheverry, won in the air by Matera. He is taken high, with Argentina awarded the penalty as Albornoz finds touch on halfway.