The Transandins lost 26-14 to the power of the Blues, who established themselves as one of the favorites. The hostility of the local supporters set the tone of the match.
Argentina and France has once again played in a morbid confrontation, but not in football . Today, at Paris 2024, the two teams met in the quarter-finals of rugby sevens, looking for a ticket to the round of 16. However, the pumas They could do nothing against the Blues, who arrived at the Olympic competition as one of the favourite teams.
It was not just any match, as it was marked by the controversy of Enzo Fernández and the chants of the Albiceleste towards the players of the French football team. Finally, The locals won 26-14 and are in the hunt for a medal.
The duel started with everything. The French public, who filled the Stade de France, continued the hostilities they had with the Pumas. Boos, blunders and shouts have been the tone in previous matches The Transandinos arrived with two victories against Kenya and Samoa and a defeat against Australia. The locals, meanwhile, beat Uruguay and the United States, and lost against Fiji.
Hostilities against Argentina
The results of both were translated into a morbid match . After the Albiceleste controversy, Any Argentinian flag is poorly received on French territory and the supporters made it felt to the Pumas. The signs of disapproval were perceptible and constant. The outing on the field of play was a real hot water bottle, as was every touch and every try by the South Americans.
The match started with everything for the French. Two consecutive tries from Andy Timo and Aaron Grandidier led to the victory. The latter scored again at the end of the first half, while Stephen Parez behaved well in the conversions. So, They went 21-0 at halftime, facing a dislocated trans-Andean team .
The Pumas changed the chip at half-time. The attitude was different and they were preparing for anything. They scored two tries, but it was not enough. Time elapsed, the star Antoine Dupont He surprised with a fan and sealed the local victory, triggering an outcry at the Stade de France. The Blues are aiming for a medal.
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