Scotland 26 Argentina 14
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Scotland had a successful end to their series against Argentina with an inspired performance that shocked the home side and left Scotland some positive signs for the future.
Scotland took the early lead with a penalty to Chris Paterson who was playing in his Scottish record 88th test appearance. This was soon extended further when Paterson slotted another penalty to give the away team a 6-0 lead. Scotland extended the lead further through a key turnover of the Pumas ball and Mike Ford capitalised with a try. Paterson converted once again and soon after converted a penalty for a 16-0 lead at half time.
Argentina had a chance to get on the board after 4 minutes into the second half with a penalty but Todeschini missed his second chance at goal. Paterson converted another penalty in the 52nd minute to give the Scots a 19-0 lead. The game was virtually gone by this stage but was not helped by some silly play by the Pumas captain Contemponi who went on with a spat with Euan Murray which had them both sent to the bin. The new Puma side was reverting back to their old self and were clearly faltering under pressure but as all seemed lost they produced a good try through Lobbe to bring the score back to 19-7. It could have soon been 19-14 but Paterson produced a last ditch effort to stop Agulla scoring.
In the 72nd minute an intercept by substitute Dan Parks led to a precision pass Graeme Morrison to score and after Paterson’s conversion it was 26-7. A late consolation try to Agulla reduced the loss to 12 but Scotland can be proud of their effort.
It was Scotland’s first win in 18 years against the Pumas and their first against a team in the southern hemisphere in 26 years. Argentina will be bitterly disappointed to have lost their composure and the 46,000 home fans in Bueonoa Aires will be looking for better things to come from the Pumas.
Scotland 26
Tries: Ross Ford, Graeme Morrison
Goals: Paterson 4 penalties, 2 conversions
Argentina 14
Tries: Fernandez Lobbe, Horacio Agullo
Goals: Federico Todeschini 2 conversiona
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