Estudiantes defeated Boca 1-0 after an error by Sergio Chiquito Romero in the restart of the match that was pending on the 11th and was one step away from accessing the playoffs while Diego Martínez’s team is forced to win in the last match to access the final of the playoffs phase without depending on third parties – and with the possibility of crossing River, who won Zone A after a Monday of super action -. But it is better to explain in parts the situation facing the last match of the regular phase of the League Cup, whose key matches will be played this Tuesday starting from 7.30pm.
Xeneize, with this Friday’s defeat, stands at 22 units (+7 goal difference) and finished fifth in the standings. Today he is out of the playoffs. On the last day they will host Godoy Cruz, the only team classified and winners of Zone B. Diego Martínez’s team will therefore only be able to secure qualification with a victory. If they draw, however, it will depend on what happens in the other fields. With both combinations you could come across the Millionaire. A defeat, however, will mark the end of the adventure in this first semester.
While, Pincha now has 24 points (+9) and remained as an escort. With an extra point of advantage Lanús (+7) and Defense and Justice (+3)both with 23 and in the qualifying positions for the final phase.
Accordingly, those driven by Eduardo Dominguez They will secure their ticket to the playoffs if they beat Lanús as guests in the last match. It will also be enough for them to advance with a draw. A defeat will make you dependent on what others do.
Lanús and Defensa y Justicia, who will face Newell (21 and -1) in Florencio Varela, will also advance if they add the three points. An equality will leave them in a waiting situation. The thing is Stroke (21 and +9), who will travel to Córdoba to face Belgrano, can surpass them thanks to the better goal difference. The only thing worth winning is Gustavo Costas’ team. And wait for the best possible combination.
Newell’s is the one who has the most difficult time because he has to win, subtract many goals and wait for a series of results – that Estudiantes win against Lanús and that neither Boca nor Racing win – to sneak into the best four . That combination, curiously, would also benefit Boca.
How a Superclásico in the quarterfinals can take place
How to cross River in a Superclásico? Simple. The Ribera club should finish fourth in its group. And this could happen, for example, if Estudiantes beat Lanús and, at the same time, Defensa y Justicia beat Newell’s. So, with that combination, Xeneize would be fourth and would run into the team led by Martín Demichelis. All of this, obviously, with a victory for Diego Martínez’s students.
Another possible combination is that Lanús and Defensa y Justicia win. So, if Boca beat Tomba, they would finish fourth.
A draw could also give Boca a chance to finish fourth and run into El Millonario. For this to happen, Defensa y Justicia would have to draw with Varela against Newell’s and Lanús would have to fall against Estudiantes. Provided, of course, that Racing doesn’t beat Belgrano.
Zone A locations
The current quarter-finals meet
Source: Clarin
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