Japan v Argentina: Key Moments
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Argentina booked a quarter-final against Wales with a thrilling 39-27 victory over Japan in a Pool D shoot-out in Nantes. Here are some of the key moments in this game.
1 Minute:
Chocobares gets a break and steps the final defender to score the opening try.
10th Minute:
Japan get a penalty. Argentina entered from the side afet 6 phases of attack started by a great kick chase and regather by Boff. Japan nearly score but fumble 3m out.
15th Minute:
Amato Fakatava scores a brilliant solo try to level things for Japan.
23th Minute:
Labuschagne gets a yellow card for head on head on contact.
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27th Minute:
Matsuda tries a drop goal but its charged down.
28th Minute:
Japan put it high, Mallia brings it down, plays it Bertranou who breaks and races away to unleash Carreras to score.
37th Minute:
Fifita breaks away and assists Saito who finishes it off with a try.
46th Minute:
Carreras get get a 2nd try after a great multi-phase attack by Argentina.
56th Minute:
Japan advantage and Lemeke goes for the drop goal to bring the game to a narrow 2 points.
58th Minute:
Argentina gets a scrum and beautiful hands from Bertranou and Mallia to send Boffelli over the line.
62th Minute:
Japan get a scrum penalty which leads to a try to make a 2 point game.
68th Minute:
Carreras beats the defender and races away for his hat trick.
74th Minute:
Argentina get a penalty and they kick for goal to make it a 12 point ball game.
