It was the Argentine league sponsored by AARP. The stars of the weekend happened to be three of the elder statesmen of the league.

Ariel Ortega played a putrid 70-plus minutes until he assisted on the equalizer and scored the game-winner on a brilliant chip shot to put a moribund River Plate over Chacarita Juniors at the Monumental with what might be the goal of the week.

Boca's Martín Palermo concluded a tempestuous week where he was confronted by fans of the infamous La 12 over his statements regarding his desire to play for Estudiantes in the Club World Cup. Palermo connected on a Pablo Mouche corner beating everyone on the pitch and floating the header over former Boca goalkeeper Mauricio Caranta for the Xeneizewin at Lanús.

Juan Sebastián Verón was the general for Estudiantes coming in to the 144th edition of the La Plata derby and was the maestro as El Pincha demolished their cross-town rivals 3-0. Estudiantes were led by Juan Salgueiro who scored the first goal of the match and assisted on the Mauro Boselli score.

Vélez Sarsfield continues to roll. The reigning champs pounded Arsenal 3-1 at the José Amalfitani with goals by Nicolás Otamendi, Gabriel Perez, and
Maxi Moralez.


Friday

Tigre 1-2 Rosario Central

Racing 1-1 Colón

Saturday

Estudiantes 3-0 Gimnasia LP

Vélez Sarsfield 3-1 Arsenal

Godoy Cruz 1-1 San Lorenzo

Argentinos Jrs. 1-1 Banfield


Sunday

River Plate 4-3 Chacarita Juniors

Lanús 1-2 Boca Juniors

Newell's Old Boys 1-0 Huracán

Atlético Tucumán 2-4 Independiente