River and Boca squandered a good opportunity

As soon as it was known that the leader Atlético Tucumán was tied in his visit against Tigre, the feeling was fixed that it was a good opportunity for river Y Mouth win and get closer to the top. In addition, for the millionaires to confirm the growth of the last games and for the xeneizes to come out with a smile from that storm that represented the crossing between Darío Benedetto and Carlos Zambrano at halftime of the classic against the Racing. However, the giants played like underdogs and squandered that golden opportunity.

River had no idea against mediocre Arsenal in Sarandí. The music of Marcelo Gallardo’s team did not play. No surgery. No dynamic found. They did not take advantage of their individualities. Neither changes with strong income from the bank. So the very low-flying game ended 0-0.

What happened at Bombonera was even more fascinating. For the first time as coach of Carlos Tevez in the field of Boca (in his home) and applauded by the local fans, the children from Rosario Central played uncomplicated and sometimes stripped the doubts of Xeneizes. If everything ended 0-0 it was because of the goalkeepers.

Agustín Rossi saved a penalty from his teammate Gaspar Servio in the first half and xeneizes fans erupted in support of the goalkeeper who is at the center of a strong contractual dispute: “Rossi is from Boca and Boca will not leave.” Already in the second period, Servio paid his debt as an enforcer and deflected a penalty from Pol Fernández. Boca again lacked collective responses, played its worst game at the Bombonera and no individuality survived it.

It was a Wednesday of some crying. The clash between Tigre and Atlético Tucumán also ended 0-0. The only one celebrating the goals was Newell: they beat Lanús 2-0. As of this date 14 so far the only major winner is San Lorenzo. The Independent tied. Now, at the end of the day, Racing will try to be second to claim victory in their visit to Banfield. The other meetings: Argentinian-Students, Union-Gymnastics, Aldosivi-Vélez, Workshops-Board of Trustees and Central Barracks-Defense and Justice.

The positions show surprising Atlético Tucumán well and alone with 29 points. Gimnasia has 25. Huracán and Godoy Cruz are third with 24. The Argentinos are fourth with 23. River, fifth with 22. Carrera, in sixth step, with 21, same as Patronato , Platense and Union. Seventh, San Lorenzo, Newell’s and Boca with 20.