20/07/2024 09:11hs. Updated on 20/07/2024 18:47hs.
How to make an analysis of the match between The Pumas and the Teros when there were no equivalences. On one side a team was seen in formation, lined up behind a Felipe Contepomi who is taking his first steps in the national team, but with a tremendous hierarchy that has placed him among the best in the world on more than one occasion. On the other hand, Uruguay, who, despite being one of the best in South America, cannot measure up to the Argentine team. Could he have done something more, or at least made fewer mistakes? Sure, But Argentina was responsible for highlighting the differences between the two and won the match 79-5 in Maldonado.
The Pumas were an ode to forcefulness, and ended the match before it started. To top it off, with special appearances: five minutes before the oval ball flew into the air, Ignacio Mendy, who had not worn the national team jersey for three years, scored a try (the first of three that he recorded on his personal account).
Kremer lifts the cup in the last test match for Los Pumas in July. (REUTERS)
At the end of the first half, seven Argentine tries marked the course of the match (and Uruguay must be thankful that there were four failed conversions). The five tries in the second half finished off the match, with only one try entering the in-goal for the sky-blue side. This is what Contepomi referred to, highlighting his team’s reaction even though they were winning: “Sometimes you get a little cold at half-time, with the result already in your favor, but that didn’t happen. And I think it even hurt them that they conceded a try, I appreciate that.”
In his final analysis of this test match, the last of the July window (the other two were a defeat and a victory against France)the new coach of Los Pumas said: “More than the result, I am happy with the way we played. We played very seriously, we had very good training sessions, and when you do well you always have to show up and do well on the field. They played with spectacular intensity, they did not let up… Obviously there were mistakes, as always things have to be corrected, but it was very good.”.
The Argentine national team will not return to the field until August, when the Rugby Championship starts (between 10-8 and 28-9)In the international competition, three matches will be played in the country, of which two will be with Australia and the remaining one with South Africa.
The Teros had no chance against the Pumas. (REUTERS)
Pumas vs. Uruguay, for the July test match: minute by minute, preview, videos and summary
20/07/2024, 18:30
When do Los Pumas play again?
Felipe Contepomi’s team’s next match will be on August 10, when they face New Zealand for the first date of the Rugby Championship
20/07/2024, 18:00
Felipe Contepomi’s words after the victory
The Los Pumas coach analyzed the victory against Los Teros: “More than the result, I’m happy with the way it turned outWe played very seriously, we had very good training sessions, and when you do well you always have to show up and do well on the pitch. They played with spectacular intensity, they didn’t let up… Obviously there were mistakes, as always you have to correct things, but it was very good. We were looking to take it to an intensity that makes it difficult for Uruguay to play, sometimes you cool off a bit at halftime with the result already in place, And I think it even hurt them that they scored a try. I appreciate that.”.
20/07/2024, 17:42
End of the match! Argentina show in Maldonado: Argentina 79-5 Uruguay
Argentina crushed Uruguay. (REUTERS)20/07/2024, 17:34
36′ ST | Santiago Carreras scores Argentina’s 12th try
The Pumas took advantage of the fatigue of a tired Uruguayan defense, which was never able to get into the game. With the subsequent conversion, Argentina was 79-5.
20/07/2024, 17:28
30′ ST | The Pumas did not stop and scored their 11th try
Once again, debutant Joaquín Moro put the ball in the in-goal. A weak Uruguay could not find a way to contain the Argentines, who won 72-5.
20/07/2024, 17:21
23′ ST | New try for Los Pumas!
Great counterattack by the Argentine team, which ended with a great inside pass to Mateo Carreras, who deposited the ball in the in-goal. Now Argentina leads by 65-5.
20/07/2024, 17:10
11′ ST | Another Argentine try and 58-5
The Pumas continue to demonstrate their offensive power and now Francisco Coria Marchetti reached the in-goal on the day of his debut.
20/07/2024, 17:02
4′ ST | Uruguay breaks the tie
The Teros made their best attack of the afternoon and found the try thanks to Juan Bautista Hontou. Now, the score is 51-5.
20/07/2024, 16:58
1′ ST | Pumas try at the start of the second half!
Argentina scored quickly after a Uruguayan kick. With a short succession of passes, Carreras set up Mendy, who reached the in-goal for the third time in the afternoon. The score is 51-0 after Albornoz’s conversion.
20/07/2024, 16:56
The second half has started!
The Pumas, who had a great first half, are now playing the second half against the Teros.
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End of the first half! Argentina 44-0 Uruguay
Argentina beats (REUTERS)20/07/2024, 16:42
40′ PT | Argentina’s seventh try!
The Pumas continued to attack and now it was Carreras who came to support. The Tucuman could not be stopped and he reached the in-goal with a good jump. The score is 44-0.
20/07/2024, 16:40
37′ PT | Argentina doesn’t let up: 39-0
The Pumas took advantage of a weak Uruguayan team, which was very imprecise in its tackles. Now, the player who reached the in-goal was Joaquín Oviedo, who scored his first try with the national team.
20/07/2024, 16:36
34′ PT | Los Pumas’ fifth try has arrived!
Long build-up play by the Argentine team, which ended with Jerónimo De La Fuente passing to Joaquín Moro, who had space and assisted in the in-goal. Another good kick by Albornoz for 34-0.
20/07/2024, 16:31
29′ PT | Pumas don’t stop: they’re already winning 27-0
Another great attacking play from Argentina, which included a great move from Carreras and the subsequent try from Santiago Cordero. Albornoz’s conversion was again accurate to put the score at 27-0.
20/07/2024, 16:28
26′ PT | Try by Jerónimo De La Fuente and 20-0!
Another attack in which Los Pumas showed their superiority. Mendy managed to gain several meters with pure power and then assisted De La Fuente, who had time and space to reach the in-goal. Albornoz now did not fail and scored his first conversion.
20/07/2024, 16:21
19′ PT | Penalty forced from the scrum and 13-0 for Los Pumas
Uruguay was unable to defend its set-piece formation and everything ended in a penalty in Argentina’s favour. Albornoz tried his luck at the goal and did not miss to score his first points.
20/07/2024, 16:12
10′ PT | New try for Los Pumas!
Ignacio Mendy was on the scoresheet again. The back broke through the Uruguayan defence with pure power and speed for his second try of the afternoon. Argentina lead 10-0 after another failed conversion.
20/07/2024, 16:06
4′ PT | Try for Los Pumas!
Ignacio Mendy scored Argentina’s first try. The right winger finished off a good series of passes and then with a good jump managed to avoid a tackle and reach the in-goal. Then, Albornoz missed the conversion. The Albiceleste win 5-0.
20/07/2024, 16:01
The match has started! Los Pumas and Los Teros are already playing
Argentina ends the July friendly window facing Uruguay in Maldonado. Follow it on Olé.
20/07/2024, 15:50
The Pumas warm-up
20/07/2024, 15:40
Uruguay is also ready for the match
20/07/2024, 15:30
This is how Los Pumas arrived at the Domingo Burgueño stadium
20/07/2024, 15:10
How did the last match between Argentina and Uruguay go?
The last time Los Pumas and Los Teros faced each other was on May 16, 2015. That day, in Montevideo, the Albiceleste won by 36 to 14.
20/07/2024, 14:50
The alternative jersey that Los Pumas will debut today
The new Los Pumas jersey. (@lospumas)The new Los Pumas jersey. (@lospumas)20/07/2024, 14:25
The color of the Pumas’ wardrobe
20/07/2024, 14:00
Ignacio Mendy is looking forward to his return to Los Pumas
“I’m excited and eager. I’ve been preparing for this game for a while and I’m very energetic for the match. It’s been three intense weeks, with a lot of work, a lot of detail, a lot of study, trying to be the team we want to be,” said the right wing, who will play his second game with Argentina today (the first was in 2021).
20/07/2024, 13:30
Pedro Rubiolo, second line of Los Pumas, anticipated the match against Uruguay
“I had the opportunity to play a lot against them (Los Teros) and I know that they are a very tough rival, who doesn’t let up in the 80 minutes, so it’s going to be a very physical and tough game,” said the player after the last training session of the national team.
20/07/2024, 13:08
Domingo Burgueño stadium, ready for Los Pumas vs. Los Teros
20/07/2024, 12:35
News in Argentina’s line-up
Marcos Kremer will be the captain of the team; Joaquín Moroa player from Bahía Blanca from the Pampas franchise, will make his debut on Saturday and will become Puma #892; Francisco Coria Marchettiif he is selected, he will also play his first cap with the national team; Jerome of the Fountain will reach 80 chapters; Gonzalo Bertrana at 60 and Ignacio Mendy returns to the team after his debut in 2021 against South Africa.
20/07/2024, 12:00
The history between Argentina and Uruguay
So far, Argentina and Uruguay have met on 41 occasions. The first meeting took place in 1951, while the last one took place in 2015. The balance is 41 victories for the national team.
20/07/2024, 11:30
Mateo Carreras analyzed Uruguay
“They tackle everything that comes close, they have a back row that messes up all the rucks, a 9 and a 10 with experience… they have a very good team. It’s all going to be at the point of contact, whoever wins that, wins the match,” said the wing, one of the stars of the last World Cup, in a chat with Scrum.
Mateo Carreras, in the last match vs. France. (AP)20/07/2024, 11:00
After 10 years, Argentina will not have Creevy or Montoya in a match
According to Periodismo Rugby, this will be the first match for the national team without the presence of captain Montoya and Creevy, who closed his time with Los Pumas at the last World Cup in France, since 2014.
20/07/2024, 10:30
Uruguay’s lineup for the game against Los Pumas
20/07/2024, 10:00
The Pumas lineup for the game against Uruguay
20/07/2024, 09:30
The schedules to follow Los Pumas from anywhere in the world
20/07/2024, 09:03
A match with many changes for Argentina
The most notable addition is the inclusion of Joaquín Moro (absolute debutant) as winger to replace Pablo Matera. In addition, Thomas Gallo, Ignacio Ruíz, Pedro Rubiolo, Gonzalo Bertranou, Tomás Albornoz, Jerónimo de la Fuente and Ignacio Mendy will enter.
20/07/2024, 08:30
Los Pumas’ matches in the July tests
- July 6: Pumas 13 vs. France 28, in Mendoza
- July 13: Pumas 33 vs. France 25, in Vélez
- July 20: Uruguay vs. Los Pumas, in Maldonado, Uruguay (4pm)
20/07/2024, 08:02
Time and TV of Los Pumas vs. Uruguay
The team led by Felipe Contepomi will visit Uruguay at the Domingo Burgueño stadium in Maldonado this Saturday at 4 p.m. in Argentina. The match will be broadcast on TV, through ESPN, and also via streaming, on the Disney+ platform.
