The Racing by Fernando Gago seems determined to confirm himself as a candidate in the League Cup. This time thrashed in a while to Sarmiento de Junín, a victory that serves to sustain him as only undefeated of the tournament and as leader of Zone A. However, The River by Marcelo Gallardo They do not want to let up and recovered from the defeat in the Superclásico with a more than valuable victory as a visitor against the tough Defense and Justice. Of course, the one that left doubts this time was Sebastián Battaglia’s Boca.
It was costing Racing the game in the Cylinder de Avellaneda against a Sarmiento led by none other than Lisandro López, Licha, the last blue and white idol. Racing lost 1-0 due to a nice goal by Julián Brea. Until at the start of the second half, at 12 minutes, the Juninenses were left with 10 men due to the expulsion of Guido Mainero.
There the pressure Racing was accentuated. He locked up Sarmiento and began to create dangerous situations for him. Enzo Copetti equalized with a header to applause. Tomás Chancalay scored the second penalty kick in the 84th minute. In additional time, Copetti again and Javier Correa with a missile from outside rounded off the win.
River went through Florencio Varela and recovered his smile against the complicated and daring Defense and Justice. Enzo Fernández scored the first for the millionaires. While Santiago Simón, with a beautiful right hand from outside, against a post, shouted the second when the impression was that Defense tied it. That never happened, although the locals discounted via Walter Bou. River needed this celebration after losing to Boca on the previous date.
Boca was once again unstable in the game. The effect of winning the Superclásico at the Monumental lasted very little. Twice he was ahead. Twice the modest Arsenal tied it. Luis Vázquez made the first difference, but Sebastián Lómonaco equalized. Marcos Rojo took advantage of a VAR-penalty that left many doubts and established the 2-1. However, Arsenal took the middle, Agustín Rossi (figure against River) came out very late in a cross ball and Christian Colmán sealed the final 2-2.
Beyond Racing, River and Boca, there were two other games: Vélez beat Lanús 3-1, while Godoy Cruz and Estudiantes tied 3-3 in Mendoza. Now, in Zone A, Racing has 18 points, River 16 and there are three teams with 14: Argentinos, Defensa and Unión. In Zone B, Estudiantes and Boca lead with 15, Aldosivi adds 13, while Tigre and Colón have 12. Today the date 8 will close with three games: San Lorenzo – Atlético Tucumán, Newell’s – Platense and Tigre – Central. And in the middle of the week, the Copa Libertadores and the group stage.
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