Australia claimed a dramatic 20-19 victory over Argentina in the Rugby Championship on September 7, 2024, at the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi. This win marked a significant turnaround for the Wallabies, who had been struggling in the tournament and had not won a Rugby Championship game since September 2022.
The match was played in challenging wet and windy conditions, adding a layer of complexity to both teams' strategies. Argentina took the early lead with a try by Juan Martin Gonzalez, followed by a conversion and two penalty goals from Santiago Carreras, bringing the score to 13-7 at halftime. Australia responded in the second half with a try from halfback Jake Gordon, narrowing the gap.
The game became a scrappy affair, with both teams exchanging penalties. Carreras and Albornoz added penalty goals for Argentina, while Australia remained resilient. A crucial moment came when Rob Valetini scored a try for Australia, and Noah Lolesio's kicking brought the score to 19-17. In the dying moments, the Wallabies earned a penalty directly in front of the posts. Lolesio’s successful kick secured the narrow win for Australia after the final whistle, ending their two-year drought in the Rugby Championship
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