British and Irish Lions beaten by Argentina in pre-tour game in Dublin - match report
Argentina's first win over the Lions, who had not lost an opening tour match since 1971
Brilliant Santiago Cordero try secured Argentina's victory midway through second half
A penalty try and Tadhg Beirne try had put Lions into lead early in second half
Bundee Aki scored first try of Lions tour but Argentina led 21-10 at half-time
Andy Farrell's squad travel to Australia on Saturday for six tour matches and three Tests
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The Lions played like they've been together for five minutes and Argentina like they've been together five years, so the result is understandable. They just didn't have the cohesion at key moments. The Lions will be better with more minutes together, that's why it's an eight week tour.
Steve
FT: Lions 24-28 Argentina
The Lions' players are in a huddle and the leadership team are delivering a few words.
Defeat tonight, but bigger games to come.
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FT: Lions 24-28 Argentina
Chris Jones
BBC rugby union correspondent at the Aviva Stadium
Image source, BBC SportThe Argentina television broadcast team, including all-time great Juan-Martin Hernandez, celebrate a famous win in Puma rugby history.
Can’t make out too much of what they are saying but did hear the word “PUMAS!”
FT: Lions 24-28 Argentina
The contrast in emotions could not be more clear.
The Lions' players looked dejected and spent, while the Pumas punched the air after that final turnover to secure the win.
FT: Lions 24-28 Argentina
The 1888 Cup belongs to Argentina - 20 years after a draw between the sides in Cardiff.
Image source, PA MediaIT'S ALL OVER IN DUBLIN! ARGENTINA HOLD ON!
Lions 24-28 Argentina
How tense do you want this to be, by the way?
The Lions still have it, are still pressing!
Lions 24-28 Argentina
It's side-to-side, rather than forwards.
One mistake and that's it.
Lions 24-28 Argentina
The Lions win the throw on the edge of the 22.
There's no maul, so the Lions will have to do it the hard way....
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A lot of these players will be nowhere near the first Test matchday squad after this performance.
John
British and Irish Lions 24-28 Argentina
Chris Jones
BBC rugby union correspondent at the Aviva Stadium
An emotional rollercoaster for the 50,000 fans in here. Elliot Daly's pinpoint kick gave the Lions the platform to win the game, only for a penalty to give Argentina an out and deflate the crowd. But the Pumas concede a penalty and Fin Smith drives play to the 22. One last chance..
Lions 24-28 Argentina
Fin Smith gets it into the 22, and the clock is now in the red.
It's now or never!
Lions 24-28 Argentina
It's for head-on-head contact from Boris Wenger on Tadhg Furlong.
That's a clear one, but there's no card.
Lions 24-28 Argentina
Daly and Hansen make some metres, and the Lions have the advantage for a penalty.
Time for one final chance?
Lions 24-28 Argentina
One. Minute. To. Go.
Freeman wins the ball in the air and the Lions have it back, but they're stuck on halfway.
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The Lions line-out coach is John Dalziel of Scotland. Scotland have statistically a poorer line-out win percentage than England or Ireland. But they have far more attacking play success off the back of their line-outs. It's no surprise that both Cowan-Dickie and Kelleher are struggling right now with a totally different line-out approach, it's why Cummings is now on too.
Gareth
Lions 24-28 Argentina
Argentina win their throw on half-way, even if it's not entirely convincing.
Benitez Cruz thumps it clear and Freeman puts in a good challenge in the air, but it's still a Pumas' ball in their own half.
Just 90 seconds remaining!
Lions 24-28 Argentina
Oh, hang on.
The TMO has intervened and said Tadhg Beirne infringed at the ruck with a neck roll and the penalty is reversed.
Has the chance slipped away?
Lions 24-28 Argentina
It's another penalty advantage for the Lions.
It's right in front of the posts but a kick won't be enough.
What do they do from here?
