What a finish in Santiago del Estero! The clash between Argentina and England ended in pure chaos with both players and officials at odds. England clinched the match 31-24, but not without a fiery debate at the end.
In the dying moments of the game, Argentina’s Bautista Delguy seemed to have nailed a try in the corner after an epic 22-phase attack. But wait! Was it really down? Referee Angus Gardner had initially given the try but decided to refer to the TMO for a double-check. Cue the suspense!
As the crowd held their breath, TMO Brett Cronan dived into the footage, going frame-by-frame (seriously, who knew replays could be so thrilling?). His verdict: no try! According to Cronan, Delguy’s hand brushed the touchline before the ball was grounded.
But Gardner wasn’t so sure. “Looks like a try to me, mate,” he said, scrutinising the replays. Talk about drama! Even the commentators were stunned, exclaiming that the TMO and referee were having a “barney” over the decision.
The tension in the stadium was palpable. Argentina’s players were visibly upset, and fly-half Tomas Albornoz even confronted Gardner in frustration. With the home crowd fuming, it took some intervention to prevent things from boiling over.
As Gardner blew the final whistle, England’s narrow escape was set in stone. This game won’t be forgotten any time soon! What are your thoughts on the controversial finish? 🏉 #ArgentinaVsEngland #RugbyDrama #TMOControversy