River Plate unexpectedly lost 2-1 in their visit to central barracks but it maintained a nine-point advantage over its escorts Talleres, who drew 1-1 with Godoy Gruz, and San Lorenzo, who beat Rosario Central 1-0, in three distinct games in twenty-two days of the Professional League Soccer Tournament Argentinian.
The ‘Millionaire’ added his fourth defeat of the tournament by going down 2-1 against a rival occupying the last places in the standings; Carlos Arce and Mauro Peinipil converted for the win and Colombian Miguel Borja netted for the loss.
After this defeat River was left with 50 points, nine behind Talleres, who suffered a tough 1-1 draw at home to Godoy Cruz with Uruguayan Michael Santos scoring for the host and Tadeo Allende for on the Mendocino team. Another who also reached 41 points is San Lorenzo, after their 1-0 win against Rosario Central with a goal from Maicom Braida.
The remaining result of the day on Saturday was the 1-1 tie between Estudiantes de La Plata and Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero, which left the La Plata team in fifth place with 37 points behind Lanús, which with a total of 40 after yesterday’s 1 – 0 victory at home against Platense.
Friday also started the day with Vélez Sarsfield’s 1-0 victory over Arsenal de Sarandí and Atlético Tucumán’s victory by the same score against Unión.
The day continues this Sunday with six matches with the standout match between Boca Juniors and Sarmiento de Junín at La Bombonera, Colón’s clash against Racing Club and Independiente’s clash against Huracán.
Source: La Verdad
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