Three teams are tied on twenty points at the top of the Torneo Apertura after Saturday's matches, and San Lorenzo could join them on Sunday. As well as Central's 2-0 win over Independiente, Estudiantes had already won on Friday night, 1-0 over Atlético Tucumán, and on Saturday Banfield (3-0 at home to Godoy Cruz) and... Continue Reading →
Lanús-ing it
At the start of play this weekend, Arsenal de Sarandí were bottom of the Torneo Clausura, and Lanús were top. In most leagues it would have been a foregone conclusion - but this is Argentina. Bottom beat top 4-1, and after Colón khad ept up what little heat they could add to the title race with... Continue Reading →
Differing margins
Tigre got back to winning ways against Olimpo, whilst San Martín vs. Gimnasia de Jujuy and Argentinos vs. Huracán were both stalemates, but it was the two scorelines that sandwiched those other three which define Saturday's action in the fifth round of the Clausura. In the day's final match, Vélez regained the summit of the table... Continue Reading →