The wolf of La Plata does not stop its momentum. Photo: Fernando De La Orden
Much of the date 17 del Professional football championship and, little by little, the batch of candidates for the title is defined. At this point, Gymnastics and Fencing of La Plata is a very good candidate. In the absence of ten dates, Pipo Gorosito’s team beat Independiente en el Bosque and remained the only leader of the Argentine league. Another who confirmed that he will fight was Boca de Ibarra. And all thanks to the boy Luca Langoni who transformed Xeneize’s key goals to score six points out of six and stay four from the top. The same as River, who took a grueling victory against Barracas in the Monumentale. And what ultimately won was Racing: a 1-0 victory over Argentinos that allows him to dream of fighting to the end, even if his game says otherwise. Of course, everything can change tomorrow, when Atlético Tucumán will receive Banfield at the end of the date. What do you need to recover the tip in solitude?
Boca has confirmed that, despite the controversy, injuries and all the problems that emerge this week, he will always be a candidate. He knows how to navigate those turbulent waters. And, if there is a hero in this mess, he is none other than the little boy Luca Langoni. The one with the important goals. After the brace against Atlético Tucumán which gave Xeneize victory and hope for all the last ones, the boy scored the winning goal against Colón in Santa Fe.
With that victory, Xeneize reaches 29 points, four behind Gimnasia, three behind Atlético and has won the Superclásico.
At the end of Sunday, River had to fight Barracas Central. De la Cruz scored a great goal. He ran 90 meters, joined by Beltrán who gave him back a wall and scored a great goal that seemed to open a door. But Gallardo’s team was far from thriving. In the second half he came out like a storm but he was unable to score. And, 20 minutes from the end, Bruno Zuculini was sent off. There began the Valenzuela show that drove Elías Gomez crazy. But, when Mastrángelo was about to whistle the final, Borja scored the second for the delirium of the Monumental who sang for the victory at the Bombonera next Sunday.
The Millionaire has 29 points, the same as Boca.
Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata seems to have been the big winner of the weekend. Pipo’s wolf is campaigning and this is very clear no matter how much the DT complains and says he is not recognized. With fewer weapons in appearance, without reinforcements and with many losses (they lost the two starting forwards: Malcorra through injury and Carbonero moved to Racing), those of the Ciudad de las Diagonals are the only leaders of the Professional League.
Saturday The wolf ate independently in the forest, despite Falcioni’s men starting to win with a goal from Leandro Fernández. The draw came thanks to the boy Domínguez who scored his first goal in the First Division with an impressive left. From there the wolf regained his confidence and was the absolute protagonist of the match. Then came the gold of Morales and, four minutes later, that of Contín who decided the game.
Gimnasia is the only tournament leader with 33 points, at least until he plays Atlético de Tucumán.
Just before Lobo, again on Saturday, Racing beat Argentinos Juniors in Avellaneda. Two days before the match, Fernando Gago left the box and made an exaggerated statement: “If you want a title, we’ll be champions”challenged Pintita in front of partisan journalists, emulating Mostaza after that match with Banfield in 2001.
The emotional inflator didn’t have much effect and, unlike the other games, this time Racing didn’t generate many chances and didn’t even deserve to win. 1-0 with a goal from Galván in the 41st minute of the second half.
The Academy has returned to victory after a draw and a fall and have 28 points, five behind Lobo, the only leader so far.
This Monday, Atlético Tucumán have a great chance to get back on top on their own when he confronts Banfield at his home. Godoy Cruz could reach 31 points if he beats Arsenal. In addition, Defense and Justice receives the San Lorenzo that is coming.
Here’s what the positions are like in the Professional Football League
Source: Clarin
