Italy established an early lead with a converted try from Monty Ioane before Argentina countered with a converted Bautista Bernasconi score while down to 14 men. Second-half tries from Rodrigo Isgro and Mateo Carreras gave the visitors a decisive advantage, aided by Tomas Albornoz's kicking. Even though the hosts earned a late penalty try and a bonus point, the Pumas defended their lead until the final whistle.
Key points
Argentina moved into third place in the Southern Hemisphere standings with a total of 11…: Argentina moved into third place in the Southern Hemisphere standings with a total of 11 points.
Italy secured their first losing bonus point of the competition despite suffering a fifth…: Italy secured their first losing bonus point of the competition despite suffering a fifth consecutive tournament defeat.
The outcome confirmed that the Italian team will finish at the bottom of the Northern Hem…: The outcome confirmed that the Italian team will finish at the bottom of the Northern Hemisphere table.
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GENOA, Italy, Nov 14 : Argentina beat Italy 19-14 on Saturday in a Nations Championship meeting short on quality and high on errors which condemned the hosts to their fifth defeat in five matches in the competition.
Italy took an early lead through Monty Ioane's try, converted by Tommaso Allan, but Argentina, who were down to 14 men, levelled just before halftime, with hooker Bautista Bernasconi going over and Tomas Albornoz adding the conversion.
Rodrigo Isgro's try in the 55th minute put Argentina ahead and five minutes later Mateo Carreras extended the lead when he went over for the visitors, with Albornoz converting.
A penalty try for Italy set up a grandstand finish but Argentina held on for their 10th straight win over the Italians.
Argentina earned their second victory of the competition and are on 11 points, third in the Southern Hemisphere standings, three points ahead of Australia, who visit Scotland on Sunday.
Italy earned a losing bonus point, their first of the competition, but will finish bottom of the Northern Hemisphere group.
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