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Cards, chaos and controversy: How England just about clung on for Argentina victory

England Edges Out Argentina in Thrilling 31-24 Victory Amid Controversy

The Independent Sport•
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England narrowly secured a 31-24 victory over Argentina in a tense match on October 14, 2023, showcasing resilience despite a barrage of yellow cards and a chaotic atmosphere. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso emerged as the standout player, delivering a spectacular solo try in the 69th minute that ultimately sealed the win for England.

The match was marked by disciplinary issues, with Jack van Poortvliet, Alex Coles, Henry Pollock, and Emmanuel Iyogun all receiving yellow cards, forcing England to play with only 13 men for a total of nine minutes. This game added to England's growing tally of 14 yellow cards and one red in just eight matches of the 2026 season.

Argentina's hopes were dashed in the dying moments as a potential try by Bautista Delguy was ruled out after a lengthy video review, despite a controversial high tackle incident involving Noah Caluori. The match atmosphere was electric, fueled by the nationalist anthem ‘La Cuarta Estrella’, which resonated with the home crowd but failed to inspire Argentina to victory.

Key moments included:

  • Tommy Freeman scoring early after a well-placed kick from Fin Smith.
  • Mateo Carreras receiving a yellow card for a dangerous tackle.
  • Marcus Smith and Feyi-Waboso contributing crucial tries.

Despite Argentina's late surge, including a try from Justo Piccardo, England held on to claim their second consecutive victory, navigating through a match filled with chaos and controversy.

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