Clausura 2012: Tigre get another big win, and the weekend’s fixtures

Friday night saw the first match in the eleventh round of Torneo Clausura 2012 fixtures, and Tigre beat Olimpo 1-0 in a bottom-of-the-relegation-table clash  thanks to a goal from Martín Galmarini that was a full yard offside. It’s a huge win for Tigre in the relegation table, who now move to within a point of San Lorenzo in those standings. Later this weekend, Vélez take on Lanús, and two new managers have their league debuts: Racing boss Luis Zubeldía will watch his side take on San Martín de San Juan, and Omar Asad will be on the bench for Godoy Cruz, who host Independiente. All the kick off times – and that Galmarini goal for Tigre – are right here.

All kick off times are local. Add four hours for British Summer Time.

Primera División Torneo Clausura 2012, eleventh round
Club Atlético Tigre 1 – 0 Club Olimpo
Club Atlético Colón v Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors (Sat, 14:00; refereed by M. Vigliano)
Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield v Club Atlético Lanús (Sat, 16:10; D. Abal)
Asociación Mutual Social y Deportiva Atlético de Rafaela v Club Estudiantes de La Plata (Sat, 16:10; J.P. Pompei)
Racing Club v Club Atlético San Martín (Sat, 20:30; P. Lunati)
Club Atlético All Boys v Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe (Sun, 15:00; S. Pezzotta)
Club Atlético Banfield v Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro (Sun, 15:15; G. Delfino)
Club Deportivo Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba v Club Atlético Independiente (Sun, 17:15; S. Trucco)
Club Atlético Belgrano v Club Atlético Boca Juniors (Sun, 19:15; N. Pitana)
Arsenal Fútbol Club v Club Atlético Newell’s Old Boys (Mon, 19:10; A. Toia)

Tigre 1 – 0 Olimpo

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