The seventh date of the La Liga Cup has come to an end with three entertaining encounters. San Lorenzo overtook Estudiantes in La Plata and took a great breath of oxygen, since a misstep would have left him practically with very little chance of advancing to the next phase. In Tucumán, Atlético and Newell’s drew 2-2, while Huracán and Gimnasia and Esgrima La Plata drew 1-1.
With half of the championship played, and 18 points at stake, it has to be said that Independiente and Racing are the only big teams that are meeting the goal to be among the first four positions that will deposit him in the quarterfinals. River and Boca are at the gates, while San Lorenzo must add a lot so as not to lose hope.
For Zone 1, Colón is the leader undisputed with 19 points, the product of six wins and a draw. Together with Unión, which is part of the other group, they are the only undefeated teams in the tournament. The Sabalero is seconded Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero, Banfield and Racing, all with 12. Meanwhile, River and Estudiantes, both with 11, are waiting expectantly to hit the most coveted place. Also Argentinos and Rosario Central, both with 9. While they close the table with 8 Aldosivi, San Lorenzo and Godoy Cruz, with 5 Platense and 1 Arsenal.
For Zone 2, Vélez Sarsfield He is the one who took the leadership a few dates ago and has 16 units, followed by Independiente and Lanús with 13 and Defense and Justice, with 11. So far, the four that would be qualifying. Behind them come Unión (11), Boca (10) and Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata (10), Talleres (9), Huracán (8), Sarmiento (7), Atlético Tucumán (6), Newell’s (3) and Patronato (0).
DATE 8
Friday April 2
17 Board vs. Aldosivi
19 San Lorenzo vs. Rosario Central
21:15 Central Córdoba vs. Platense
Saturday April 3
14 Workshops vs. Independent
16:15 Gymnastics vs. Lanús
16:15 Sarmiento vs. Athletic Tucuman
18:30 Boca Juniors vs. Defense and Justice
21 Arsenal vs. River Plate
Sunday April 4
14 Newell’s vs. Huracán
16:15 Columbus vs. Argentinos Juniors
18:30 Velez vs. Union
21 Racing Club vs. Godoy Cruz
Monday April 5
21:15 Banfield vs. Students
DATE 9
Friday April 9
21 Platense vs. San Lorenzo
Saturday April 10
14 Godoy Cruz vs. Arsenal
16:15 Students vs. Aldosivi
18:30 Defense and Justice vs. Workshops
21 Racing Club vs. Independent
Sunday April 11
14 Argentinos Juniors vs. Central Córdoba
14 Board vs. Gymnastics
16:15 Rosario Central vs. Banfield
18:30 Union vs. Boca Juniors
21 River Plate vs. Colon
Monday April 12
19 Hurricane vs. Sarmiento
19 Lanús vs. Newell’s
21:15 Atlético Tucumán vs. Velez Sarsfiel