Played five dates of the League Cup and after the 1-1 in the superclassic in La Bombonera and with the victory of Independiente (6-0 to Sarmiento), a surprising data emerges: today, Boca and River are out of the quarterfinals. Of course, there are still eight games to play, but at this time, the two giants of Argentine soccer would not play for the title of this tournament.
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Gallardo and Russo, on Sunday at La Bombonera (photo MARCELO CARROLL)
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RED AND THE SITUATION OF MOUTH
After reaping two victories (Newell’s and Vélez) and three draws (Gimnasia, Sarmiento and River), Russo’s team is undefeated, has nine points and is fifth in zone B, to a point of Defense and Justice and Union, the last ones that are acceding to the quarterfinals.
The leaders of the group are Independiente and Vélez, with 12 units each. On the next date, Boca will host Talleres …
RIVER WAS EIGHT FROM COLÓN
Product of two victories (Platense and Rosario Central), one draw (Boca) and two defeats (Estudiantes and Argentinos), Gallardo’s team has seven points and is sixth in its area, to one of Banfield (eight), who is the fourth and last classified.
The leader of Zone A, implacable, is Colón: with Pulga Rodríguez as the great figure of the tournament, Sabalero won everything and adds 15 points out of 15 possible. Later, with 10 are Estudiantes and the surprising Central Córdoba del Sapito Coleoni. Along with Banfield, Racing also ranks with eight.
On the next day, River will visit Godoy Cruz, in Mendoza …
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THE POSITIONS
The tables of the League Cup.
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The positions of Zone B.
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HOW THE NEXT DATE IS PLAYED
Friday March 19
19.00 Newell’s – Union
21.15 Central Córdoba – Students
Saturday March 20
14.00 Gymnastics – Atlético Tucumán
14.00 Board of Trustees – Hurricane
16.15 Banfield – Lanús
18.30 Velez – Independent
21.00 Godoy Cruz – River
Sunday March 21
14.00 Sarmiento – Defense and Justice
16.15 Colon – Rosario Central
18.30 San Lorenzo – Aldosivi
21.00 Boca – Workshops
Monday March 22
19.00 Arsenal – Platense
21.15 Racing – Argentinos
