As a Kiwi with Scottish heritage, the final result saddens me, hah!
Haven't seen the game so can't comment on whether the 'controversy' really was controversial or not, but just like any game in any code, if you haven't scored enough to get past potential dud decisions (regardless of what minute they occur in), then you don't 'deserve' to win.
Even though I've seen reports of Northern Hemisphere "failure", all of Wales, Scotland and Ireland can hold their heads up high with their performances throughout the Cup, England can suck it though hehe.
Next week gonna be tough to pick, South Africa have a knack of getting to us, don't expect that to be another blowout, and Argentina have improved leaps and bounds over previous years and Australia have had bouncing between good & bad it's hard to say what they'll bring on a given day.
And if it does end up being a NZ/Arg final, I would absolutely be fine with them winning, much to the chagrin of most of my rugby loving mates & family!!!!