A shockingly low 9 goals from 7 matches this weekend, which included – you won’t believe this – no fewer than two 0-0 draws. Three matches, of course, weren’t played, as mentioned on Friday. Of those that were, the most surprising result was Belgrano smashing Vélez 3-0 in Córdoba, whilst Newell’s continued their unbeaten run under Pablo Marini and San Lorenzo coped with the pressure to move back to the top after Boca had piled it on by winning the previous day. Estudiantes had Agustín Alayes sent off in their 0-0 draw with Independiente (a scoreline that by no means reflected the match – the two goalies were the best and busiest players), and manager Diego Simeone followed him down the tunnel for protesting at the decision. Goals as always will be up by this time tomorrow.
Results in full:
Banfield 0 – 0 Godoy Cruz de Mendoza
Boca Juniors (C. Rodriguez 55; N. Cardozo 63) 2 – 0 Nueva Chicago (C. Soto OFF 65)
Rosario Central vs. Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Quilmes vs. Racing Club POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Arsenal de Sarandí 0 – 2 Argentinos Juniors (L. Desábato 32; C. González 81)
Belgrano de Córdoba (M. Oyola 9; M. Suárez 52; M. Porcari 76) 3 – 0 Vélez Sársfield
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy 0 – 1 Newell’s Old Boys (O. Cardozo 90+1)
Colón de Santa Fé vs. River Plate POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Independiente 0 – 0 Estudiantes de La Plata (A. Alayes OFF 68, D. Simeone (manager) OFF 69)
San Lorenzo de Almagro (N. Silvera 17) 1 – 0 Lanús
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I watched the Independiente-Estudiantes match, and certainly agree about the keepers. Ustari continues to impress, and it’s easy to see why Barca are so interested (allegedly).