Drongo Dan is 100% correct, the red card, for 2 yellows, to Cristian Lema changed the match.  Not only conceded a penalty which was converted, but put Boca, who until then were having the better of the play, down a man and they could not recover.  Estudiantes-Velez in the final this Sunday in Santiago del Estero.  Velez have won the league title 10 times but none since 2013.  Estudiantes have 6 league titles but none since 2010 so it has been a long time for each club, that wait will end for one of them this Sunday. statistics: Posted by rosarino — 10:04 PM - 2 days ago ..read more

Boca led 1-0 went down to 10 after committing a penalty, Estudiantes equalise from the penalty spot.  it ends 1-1 and in penalties, Estudiantes advance. It will be Estudiantes-Velez for the title of the Copa de la Liga Profesional.  statistics: Posted by Drongo Dan — 6:16 AM - Today ..read more

If you missed Argentinos-Velez you were fortunate.  velez went down to 10 men after 14 minutes and thereafter played for penalties.  No extra time is played.  Argentinos had the ball but could do little so it finished 0-0.  Velez missed their 1t penalty but made their enxt 4, Argentinos missed 2 of their 5 so Velez advance to the final. Estudiantes-Boca, the other semifinal, will be played tomorrow.  statistics: Posted by enganche — 10:23 PM - Apr 29 ..read more

Both top seeds from each group, River and Godoy Cruz defeated by the 4th place teams from the other group, who just snuck into the playoffs.  But both 2 seeds, Estudiantes and Argentinos won and on paper should be favored to advance to the final.  But that is "on paper" and we all know Boca somehow will likely find a way to win this, especially now with their invigorating elimination of River. statistics: Posted by enganche — 9:08 PM - Today ..read more

This weekend's results: River 2-3 Boca Estudiantes 3-0 Barracas Central Godoy Cruz 1-2 Velez Argentinos  1-1 Defensa y Justicia (Argentinos advance via penalty kicks) A crazy opening round of the single elimination playoffs as River lost 3-2 in Cordoba to Boca Juniors.  Mauricio Montiel with 2 goals, Edson Cavani one as Boca won the superclasico and are back in the hunt for the league title. Godoy Cruz, who had the best overall record in group play, lost their nerve and went down 2-1 to Velez while Argentinos needed penalties to eliminate Defensa y Justicia.  Estudiantes wer ..read more

Dramatic finishes to both groups on their final match day, Edson Cavani scored the only goal of the match as Boca defeated already qualified Godoy Cruz 1-0 and made it into the playoffs as the 4th place team, edging Racing out by one point even though Racing won 3-0 against Belgrano. In Group A, enganche's Independiente drew 2-2 with Talleres, a result which knocked both clubs out of the playoffs after Velez won 1-0 against Independiente Rivadavia. The playoffs are now set, each team will play one match against a team from the other group, 1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3.  This sets up a clasico betw ..read more

A decisive day as teams seek to determine whether they will advance in the Copa de la Liga profesional. Group A Argentinos 25 Barracas Central 25 River 24 Talleres 23 Independiente 22 Velez 22 Tonight: Argentinos-Barracas Central Independiente-Talleres Instituto-River Plate Independiente Rivadavia-Velez 6 teams still in contention for a top 4 finish. Group B Godoy Cruz 29 Estudiantes 24 Lanus 23 Defensa y Justicia 23 Boca 22 Racing 21 Newell's 21 Tomorrow's matches: Boca-Godoy Cruz Lanus-Estudiantes Defensa y Justicia-Newells Belgrano-Racing 7 in contention in Group B for a top 4 finish ..read more

Argentina with a 3-1 in over Costa Rica at the LA Coliseum.  Keylor Navas' saves kept it from being worse than 3-1 although Costa Rica scored first on a counter where PSV's Walter Benitez, making his Argentina debut in goal saved the original shot but the rebound fell perfectly for Ugarte to finish. Early in the 2nd half DiMaria with a wonderful curled free kick to make it 1-1, Enzo Fernandez made it 2-1 and the third goal came from sub Lautaro Martinez finishing off a nice move set up by another sub Rodrigo DePaul. I have to admit I was not familiar with 19 year old wing Valentin Carbo ..read more

3-0 win for Argentina over El Salvador.  A comfortable win against modest opposition.  Goals by Romero, Fernandez and Lo Celso.  It is never easy to break down an opponent who puts multiple players behind the ball but Argentina moved the ball around well and eventually found the openings.  Romero headed in after a corner, but the other two goals were after working the ball around, Enzo Fernandez finishing off a move after a shot rebounded to him and Lo Celso scoring after combining well with Lautaro Martinez. Argentina's lineup and subs:  E. Martinez; N. Perez, Romero ..read more

Confirmed, Lionel Messi will not play with Argentina this week and next.  Probably the smart thing to do. statistics: Posted by enganche — 5:10 AM - 2 days ago ..read more