Argentina Triumph with Second Half Surge against Uruguay
Argentina clinched a decisive victory over Uruguay, scoring eight tries to two after a close first half. Despite being down to 14 players in the last half-hour, they maintained their unbeaten streak against their neighbors, showcasing their prowess in a thrilling test match.
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In a stunning display of rugby prowess, Argentina overpowered Uruguay with an explosive second-half performance, emerging victorious at a test match in Salta. The Pumas secured a convincing 52-17 win after an intense first half that saw the teams locked in a tight contest.
The match began with Argentina being awarded a penalty try within the first two minutes and Uruguay's Mateo Sanguinetti swiftly sent to the sin bin. Despite this early advantage, Uruguay equalized in the 15th minute thanks to Felipe Aliaga's try. A late first-half try by Mathais Moroni set the stage for Argentina's second-half dominance.
Even after losing Pedro Rubiolo to a red card, Argentina pressed ahead, with Julian Montoya, Santiago Cordero, and several others securing tries. Although Uruguay managed a second try via Ignacio Alvarez, Argentina's powerful offensive secured their victory and maintained their unbeaten record in tests against Uruguay.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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