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Argentina Scored Seven Ties as They Beat Neighbours Uruguay
SALTA, ARGENTINA, JUL 19 – Both players retired after an eight-try 52-17 win that extended Argentina's unbeaten record against Uruguay to 31 matches, highlighting Cordero's 12-year international career.
- Argentina secured a 52-17 victory over Uruguay in Salta on Saturday, marking the final professional match for Santiago Cordero and Francisco Gomez Kodela, who both ended their careers on a high note.
- Cordero announced his retirement after 12 years since debuting as a teenager against England, while Gomez Kodela played his last match at age 41.
- Argentina started with a second-minute penalty try, overcame a 20-minute red card to Pedro Rubiolo, reset at halftime, and dominated the second half.
- Cordero came off the bench and scored a second-half try shortly after Gomez Kodela left, with Matias Moroni breaking a 7-7 deadlock by scoring in injury time.
- The victory extended Argentina’s unbeaten record against Uruguay and ended Cordero’s tenure with gratitude toward teammates, staff, and family as his priority.
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