The second round of the 2008 Torneo Apertura is almost upon us. This weekend, champions River Plate host Rosario Central, last week’s victorious newcomers to the division, San Martín de Tucumán and Godoy Cruz, respectively visit Independiente and host San Lorenzo, and Boca Juniors, who are in Barcelona on Saturday to appear in F.C. Barcelona’s invitational Copa Joan Gamper charity match, visit Newell’s on Wednesday.
All kick off times are local. Add four hours for British Summer Time.
Primera División A Torneo Apertura 2008, second round:
Estudiantes de La Plata vs. Banfield (Fri, 19:05)
Independiente vs. San Martín de Tucumán (Fri, 21:15)
Argentinos Juniors vs. Vélez Sársfield (Sat, 16:10)
Tigre vs. Arsenal Fútbol Club (Sat, 18:20)
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy vs. Colón de Santa Fé (Sat, 18:20)
Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba vs. San Lorenzo de Almagro (Sat, 21:10)
Lanús vs. Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata (Sun, 14:10)
River Plate vs. Rosario Central (Sat, 16:20)
Huracán vs. Racing Club (Sat, 18:40)
Newell’s Old Boys vs. Boca Juniors (Weds, 20:10)
I see Veron missed another match tonight. I am guessing he’s injured. Anybody have the info, and when he is due back ?