Rugby World Cup: the Pumas beat Wales in a great match and reach the third semi-final in their history

The Rugby World Cup is coming to an end. Wales and Argentina opened the knockout duels in search of a ticket to the semi-finals of France 2023. Finally, the Puma They rose to prominence and continued their World Cup dream by beating the Red Dragons, 29-17, in a truly great match.

The South Americans beat Warren Gatland’s surprising side, who had fought their way to the cup. SO, They enter the top four for the third time in their history, having achieved this in 2007 and 2015.

The European team, always difficult, and the leading American power, eighth and ninth respectively in the World Rugby rankings, engaged in an intense duel in a crowded Vélodrome. The deafening atmosphere of the French room generated an ideal atmosphere, typical of a duel of this nature.

The beginning sets the intense tone that will be maintained throughout the match. The Pumas presented a solid defense, while Wales were unable to continue the incredible standard displayed in the competition. Despite this, European favoritism was felt. In the 14th minute, Dan Biggar, who would be the Welsh figure, made a good combination with Gareth Davies who surprised and broke the good Albiceleste rearguard. It was a constant for the Welsh to try to get in before the Pumas opened.

Biggar’s conversion and a subsequent penalty gave the Europeans the lead. At the end, the Red Dragons managed to resist the Argentine attacks with an impeccable defense. However, two penalties from Emiliano Boffelli shortened the distance and gave hope. 10-6 at halftime.

At the start of the second half, Boffelli gave the Pumas the advantage thanks to the same formula. The reaction of the thousands of Argentinians who arrived on the Marseille field after the return was instantaneous. 10-12 in favor of the albicelestes. The pressure was now on the European side.

Argentina implemented the iron defense that characterized it during the competition. A solid defense against an increasingly exhausted team, but with a combative attitude. The resistance lasted a few minutes, but Tomos Williams was responsible for changing the result with a good try. Biggar converted again and took Wales to 17 points.

The situation turned around and the Dragons fought each other in a bid to make the result permanent. Their courage was now demonstrated in defense, as they managed to resist numerous attacks. The Pumas maintained their insistence, but the repeated mauls were unsuccessful. However, after constant attacking plays, the try finally arrived. Joel Sclavi managed to keep the oval in a maul and scored. Boffelli completed the action with seven points and gave his team the advantage. 19-17 in favor of the South Americans ten minutes from the end of regulation time.

The image of the day has arrived at the close. Matías Moroni tackled on the goal line. The very fast Rio Dyer launches an attack on the left and when Louis Rees-Zammit is about to score, the wing He knocked it down and avoided the try. It was celebrated more than twenty times.

A few minutes later, the sentence fell. Nicolás Sánchez read a play perfectly and anticipated a pass in full construction. The Cub sealed the try and Boffelli completed it, condemning the Welsh side and sealing their place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. A new penalty from the opening goal ends the match for the Pumas.