Argentina outplayed the Irish in the opening 40 minutes, and scored first through a Gonzalo Quesada penalty on eight minutes. But the Pumas went to the break down 10-9 after Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan got the only try of the game on 19 minutes. It was Quinlan's final touch of the match, and perhaps the tournament.
Ireland captain Keith Wood seized on a loose ball in the center of the ground and as the Argentine players stood waiting for a whistle, the bald hooker stormed upfield. Quinlan loomed outside and had the legs to hold off opposing fullback Ignacio Corleto.
As his teammates celebrated, Quinlan lay in agony on the ground and came off straight away with a dislocated shoulder, then was taken to hospital.
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