Boffelli the boot kicks Pumas to famous win

By GARY FITZGERALD

FULL-back Emiliano Boffelli’s mighty boot helped the Pumas strike it lucky on the Gold Coast and end a 35-year wait.
Boffelli succeeded with two crucial kicks at the start and end of this pulsating contest, both from inside his own half, to earn Argentina their first win on Australian soil since 1983.
In a dramatic finish, a last-ditch tackle from Pumas lock Thomas Lavanini caused Aussie wing Israel Folau to knock on as he tried to feed Bernard Foley free on his right.
Referee John Lacey blew his final whistle to spark loud Argentinian celebra...

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