The racing club directed by Fernando Gago achieved this Tuesday at the close of the third day his first victory in the Argentine League Cup to the beat Argentinos Juniors 3-0. The Academy thus prevented the team led by Gabriel Milito from assuming the leadership of Zone A by winning with goals from Javier Correa, Carlos Alcaraz and Enzo Copetti and came sixth with five points, two behind leaders Platense and Unión. Argentinos Juniors, who had an ideal score, came in fourth with six points, the same score as third-placed River Plate. Despite the defeat, El Bicho remains in the qualifying zone for the round of 16 of the tournament.
This Tuesday the day closed with three other games. Patronato and Talleres drew goalless in a match between two teams that roam the bottom of Zone A. Talleres has two points and Patronato, with one, is in the relegation zone. In addition, Unión reached seven points and assumed the leadership of Zone A together with Platense thanks to their 1-0 victory against Atlético Tucumán with a goal from Uruguayan striker Jonathan Álvez.
On the other hand, Colón beat Central Córdoba 0-2 and finished second in Zone B with seven points, two less than Estudiantes de La Plata, who lead with a perfect score. On this third day, River Plate beat Newell’s 0-2 on Sunday with goals from Colombian Juan Fernando Quintero and Paraguayan Robert Rojas and Boca Juniors beat Rosario Central that same day with goals from Carlos Izquierdoz and Colombian winger Frank Fabra . On Saturday Independiente and Vélez drew goalless and on Monday San Lorenzo fell 3-4 to Defense and Justice.
The fourth day will begin this Thursday and will end next Tuesday.
