Gimnasia's Marco Pérez was the hero in La Plata (Diario Uno)

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Independiente and Estudiantes took over the top spot in Argentina after they won their respective matches and Godoy Cruz lost and Argentinos could on;y muster up one point against Arsenal.

Chacarita lose their second coach of the tournament as Mauro Navas resigned, further confirming that the club is going to go back to second division. After losing to cellar dwellers Atlético Tucumán. Things have not gone well for El Funebrero.

Boca Juniors continue to suffer in this tournament and not even Roberto Pompei seems to be able to right the ship. The Xeneize lost to Gimnasia courtesy of one of the best goals of the tournament and of the year when Marco Pérez bicycle kick ruffled the net of the goal defended by Javi García. Also Brazilian defender called it a day and rescinded his contract with Boca after coach Pompei mentioned that the former Fluminense player was not in his plans.

The Rosario derby was yet another draw as Newell's and Rosario Central equalled at one goal a piece.

River Plate had a dream debut under Angel Cappa and Diego Buonanotte returned after being sidelined with multiple injuries suffered from a car accident he suffered in January.

Scores

Tigre 1-2 Estudiantes

Racing Club 3-1 Vélez Sarsfield

Rosario Central 1-1 Newell's Old Boys

Banfield 1-3 Independiente

Gimnasia 1-0 Boca Juniors

Chacarita Jrs. 1-2 Atlético Tucumán

River Plate 2-1 Godoy Cruz

Colón 1-1 Lanús

Argentinos Jrs. 2-2 Arsenal


Standings






San Lorenzo 3-0 Huracán