Ireland 22-19 Argentina live – Autumn Nations result as hosts return to winning ways

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Ireland got back to winning ways, but only after holding on for a narrow 22-19 victory over Argentina at Aviva Stadium.

Andy Farrell’s side made a positive response to last week’s defeat by New Zealand, with tries from Jack Crowley, Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy putting them 22-9 to the good at half-time.

However, an early second-half try from Juan Cruz Mallia set up a nervy finish for the hosts, who just about held out to scrape over the line.

Ireland survived an early scare with Matias Moroni’s early try ruled out following a TMO (Television Match Official) review, which penalised the centre’s head-on-head challenge on Crowley.

With Moroni sent to the bin, the hosts immediately capitalised with Crowley and Hansen crossing in the space of two minutes.

Although Tomas Albornoz’s left foot reduced Argentina’s deficit to 15-9, McCarthy touched down in the 33rd minute to restore the hosts’ breathing space.

The Pumas appeared rejuvenated after the interval and Mallia’s superb individual try cut the gap to 22-16 and, with McCarthy sin-binned not long afterwards, Albornoz moved the visitors within three points of their opponents.

Argentina carried the greater threat of the two sides in the latter stages, but Ireland did just about enough to keep them at bay.

Ireland 22-19 Argentina

Argentina knock the ball on, Ireland have the penalty and the final whistle follows.

As Ireland push for the try that would put the contest to bed, they are penalised and Argentina will have one last opportunity to make their way down the other end of the field.

Gomez Kodela makes an unnecessary challenge on Doris at the breakdown.

Following a TMO review, he is yellow-carded and his side will play the remainder of the game with 14 men.

Brilliant defending from Argentina, who manage to steal possession and clear their lines.

Ireland push again with Prendergast pumping the ball high into the air, but Albornoz calls as he collects.

The volume increases in the stadium as the home fans urge Ireland on.

They are looking to break through, but Argentina are standing firm for now.

Healy becomes Ireland's joint-leading appearance maker, as he sprints on to replace Porter and earn his 133rd cap.

That moves him level with the great Brian O'Driscoll, who stands in the commentary box to applaud.

It certainly is among the home fans, whose nerves are evident.

Considering they led 22-9 at half-time, this is a little close for comfort as far as the hosts are concerned.

There are a flurry of changes from the hosts.

One of them sees Farrell hand a debut to 21-year-old Prendergast, who replaces Crowley.

Crowley's punt finds touch inside the 22, allowing McCarthy to return to the action.

Both sides are at full-strength once more.

Another international bow this evening for Piccardo, who replaces Cinti for Argentina.

Argentina have enjoyed 73 per cent of the possession in the last 10 minutes, and look to cap their superiority by levelling.

A drop-goal opportunity is set up for Albornoz, but he fires his attempt wide of the posts.

Albornoz remains flawless from the tie, as he kicks to halve the visitors' deficit.

McCarthy is penalised for offside and is the latest player to go to the bin.

Ireland are down to 14 men once more. The hosts will hope their discipline does not cost them here.

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi is a familiar and popular name in this part of the world.

Indeed, he served as Leinster's fly-half and, later, their backs coach.

The Pumas are back in it, and they are in superb fashion.

Mallia brilliantly weaves in and out of challenges before surging for the line, and touching down under the posts.

Bertranou converts once again.

Argentina get the ball rolling in the second half.

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Any matches that fall within the Saturday blackout window in the UK cannot be shown live. The blackout window prohibits matches being shown on television between 14:45 and 17:15 in the UK.