Argentina started the Rugby world cup 2007 campaign with a memorable win. Argentina has defeated host country France in the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2007. To tell the truth, France was clearly favorite in the match against Argentina. However, the reality was very harsh for the home crowd as France lost the match by 12-17. Argentina was really excellent in the match. Being the underdog in the match, Argentina dominated over France throughout the match.
In stead of saying France vs Argentina match, you can say it Skrela vs Contepomi match because most of the points were achieved by these two key players of their teams. Only one try was seen in the whole match which was made by Corleto for Argentina. So, you can say it a penalty match. Argentina scored four penalties and France also scored four penalties. So, it looks that the only try of the match made by Corleto made the difference between France and Argentina. However, actually it was Contepomi who from the very beginning of the match started to create pressure on France. Corleto also played very well in the match.
It was thought that Pool D is a pool of death and to many, it was only for the presence of Argentina in the pool. Now, it seems that competition is Pool D is going to be a hard for the first two places of the Pool. However, for the home crowed it would be very hard to bear this sorrow. However, France still have four matches and they can still get into the quarter final match.
Source:
Sky Sports
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