Argentinian fans provide a colourful backdrop to events in Paris as the Pumas appear in their first ever semi-final

Both sides emerge into the clear Parisian night with just minutes remaining to kick-off at the Stade de France

The Pumas fall behind in the seventh minute as Fourie du Preez intercepts Felipe Contepomi's pass to score the first try

South Africa's Percy Montgomery extends the Boks' lead to 10-3 after Felipe Contempomi's 15th-minute penalty

Argentina's forwards match their South African counterparts in the loose but sloppy errors litter the Pumas' play

Bryan Habana puts the Boks in charge of the semi-final as he outpaces Argentina's defence to score the second try

Argentina's mistakes prove costly as South Africa enter the break with a 24-6 lead courtesy of Danie Rossouw's try

Felipe Contepomi steps up to convert his brother Manuel's try as Argentina claw their way back into the encounter

Montgomery stretches the lead with further penalties before Habana's second try seals a 37-13 victory for the Springboks

After the 36-0 rout of England in the pool stage, South Africa will head to the final as favourites to lift the Webb Ellis trophy

Despite losing to South Africa, Argentina's players will leave the World Cup having made a lasting impression