A BRILLIANT second-half kicking performance by Gonzalo Quesada saw Argentina overcome a 13-point deficit for a crucial 32-16 win over Samoa in a rain-swept Group D match at Llanelli on Sunday. The 25-year-old fly-half struck seven penalties and a drop goal to add to a first half penalty as the Pumas came from 16-3 down at half-time to all but make sure of a place in the play-offs. The Argentinian, nicknamed ‘Speedy Gonzales’ because of the length of time he takes with his kicks, was composure itself as he slotted nine of his ten attempts at the posts. His deadly accuracy saw the Pumas make a remarkable recovery in a match the big-hitting Samoans threatened to run away with as they adapted better to the heavy rain that made handling and footwork difficult. Allejandro Allub scored Argentina’s only try – their first of the World Cup – when the burly lock barged over from close range in the 66th minute. Just 20 minutes earlier, the Pacific islanders seemed to have a World Cup play-off place in their sights after a try by flanker Junior Paramore and two penalties and a conversion from full-back Silao Leaega gave them a 13-point cushion at the turnaround. — AFP