LONDON — In an intense and somewhat chaotic opening match of the autumn rugby series, New Zealand edged out England with a narrow 24-22 victory at Twickenham on Saturday. England’s George Ford found himself in a tough position, as he missed two crucial opportunities to score in the final moments of the game.

The match took a pivotal turn when New Zealand’s wing Mark Tele’a showcased his talent with an outstanding solo try. This effort was brilliantly capped off by a successful conversion from the sideline by Damian McKenzie, allowing New Zealand to reclaim a slim two-point lead with just three minutes left on the clock.

However, the game’s momentum shifted yet again when Anton Lienert-Brown was shown a yellow card for a head-on-head tackle. Taking advantage of the situation, Ford set himself up for a penalty kick from 40 meters, but fortune was not in his favor as the ball struck the right post.

With the crowd of 82,000 roaring support for England, a scrum was awarded in the 22-meter area. Despite the fervor of the crowd, New Zealand disrupted the scrum effectively. Ford then attempted a drop goal as the clock ticked past 80 minutes, but his effort went wide, sealing the All Blacks’ victory.

This match marked the third time this year that New Zealand has triumphed over England, with all three encounters being decided by a total margin of just 10 points. Additionally, this defeat means England has not succeeded in securing a home win against the All Blacks since 2012.