On Sunday, River Plate continued their excellent form at the start of the season – I was there – whilst Boca Juniors lost 2-0 to All Boys, the promoted side claiming their first won of the torneo. Arsenal beat Huracán 2-0 as well, and the day’s first game, Gimnasia vs Colón, was a dull 0-0. You can watch all the goals from Sunday’s matches, as well as see the heroes and villains from the weekend, right here as ever.
Primera División Torneo Apertura 2010, third round:
Banfield 0 – 0 Estudiantes
Newell’s Old Boys (R. Schiavi 45+2; L. Rodríguez 87) 2 – 0 Tigre
Quilmes (J.J. Morales 7) 1 – 1 Lanús (S. Salcedo 13)
Vélez Sarsfield (L. Somoza 70; S. Silva 75) 2 – 0 Argentinos Juniors (S. Gentiletti OFF 33)
Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba (A. Rojas 41) 1 – 0 Club Olimpo
Racing Club (P. Lugüercio 55) 1 – 2 San Lorenzo de Almagro (G. Pereyra 20; S. Balsas 85)
Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata 0 – 0 Colón
River Plate (R. Funes Mori 8, 18; P. Ferrari 24) 3 – 2 Independiente (N. Silvera 17; J.P. Carrizo OG 89)
Arsenal Fútbol Club (M. Obolo 16; L. Leguizamón 63) 2 – 0 Huracán
All Boys (M. Matos 29; E. Domínguez 39) 2 – 0 Boca Juniors
Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata 0 – 0 Colón
River Plate 3 – 2 Independiente
Arsenal 2 – 0 Huracán
All Boys 2 – 0 Boca Juniors
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Hasta El Gol Siempre 
The worst performance yet by Boca. You can see what Borghi wants them to do when attacking, but they just cannot execute the plan. In addition, they still have very little speed, which can make up for other deficits at times. No Palacio, no Datolo. Palermo is less and less mobile. They also remain woeful in the air in front of their own goal. This has been a problem dating back to the days of Carranta. Bring back Palacio and Cata Diaz !!:(
Got to agree, although it was an even game before the penalty, with Canete and Marin both looking bright. After the penalty, however, Boca just seemed to fall apart. It’s just baffling, as you’d have thought you would see improvements on last year, what with the arrivals of Borghi, Caruzzo, Insaurralde etc. All these guys had top seasons last year, but the curse that hangs over Boca (or more like the pressure that goes with wearing the shirt) is hurting them.
And Palermo…the guy just needs to be put out of his misery…
And, if it wasn’t bad enough that Boca stinks, River is looking semi formidable. My River supporting maid gave me no end of grief today, the toothless dude who delivers my ordered out lunch in his River camisa gave me s**t, and Sam sent me a demeaning text yesterday. Whaddaya !!??