Winger Mateo Carreras introduced Felipe Contepomi’s Argentina to inside 5 factors at half-time when he pounced on a defensive error to the touch down.
The Pumas moved into the lead for the primary time two minutes into the second half when lock Franco Molina scored his first Take a look at attempt by powering over following a line-out.
Wing Mark Telea restored the All Blacks’ five-point lead however fly-half Carreras’ penalty moved the Pumas to inside two factors.
Iconic ahead Creevy, capped 109 instances by his nation, then burrowed over and Carreras transformed to place the guests 5 factors forward.
The three-time world champions scrambled for a response however they made too many errors and Carreras’ late penalty put Argentina out of sight.
The groups meet once more in Auckland on 17 August.