Live Matches Today, 2nd May: Time and Outcomes for the Argentine League
This Friday sees the final matches that will decide the Playoff qualifiers for Zone A of the Aperture Tournament. Four games are scheduled to kick off at 3:30 PM, with just the eighth place up for grabs. Estudiantes de La Plata currently hold that position with 21 points, edging out Newell's and Defensa y Justicia by two points and three points, respectively, while Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero is three points behind.
Racing hosts Newell's, who must win and hope for a Pincha loss against Argentinos Juniors in La Paternal to clinch the eighth spot. Meanwhile, Defensa y Justicia travels to Independiente Rivadavia, which has already secured its place in the playoffs, while Central Córdoba faces Banfield.
Live minute-by-minute updates for Zone A definition of the Aperture Tournament
Fight for the 8th place in Zone A
- 8th Estudiantes 21 points (+3)
- 9th Newell's 19 points (-2)
- 10th Defensa y Justicia 19 points (-3)
- 11th Central Córdoba 18 points (+1)
Qualified teams from Group A and what's left to play
Argentinos, Boca, Racing, Huracán, Independiente Rivadavia, Tigre, Barracas Central, and Estudiantes, in that order, have clinched qualification. However, some positions may still change: Huracán and Barracas Central will play tomorrow at 9 PM in Parque Patricios, while Tigre and Boca will face off on Sunday at 6 PM in Victoria.
Meanwhile, Group B will be decided between Saturday and Sunday. Rosario Central, Independiente, River, San Lorenzo, Platense, Deportivo Riestra, and Lanús have already secured their place in the next round of the tournament. Godoy Cruz, Instituto, Sarmiento, and Vélez will decide the eighth-qualified team. Deportivo Riestra-Godoy Cruz, Sarmiento-San Lorenzo, and Talleres-Instituto will play tomorrow at 4 PM, and on Sunday, Vélez will visit River at 10:30 PM.
Insights:
- Boca Juniors is preparing for playoffs and ensuring spots in key tournaments[4].
- San Lorenzo is focusing on securing a high position in their league group and preparing for upcoming matches[5].
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How the tables of the Aperture Tournament of the Professional League stand: how the Playoffs would be with Estudiantes entering through the back door
The final round of the Professional Football League is underway, and this Friday, the eight qualified teams from Zone A will be determined. As of now, Estudiantes, despite losing 4-0 to Argentinos Juniors, holds the eighth ticket, albeit under pressure from Newell's, Defensa y Justicia, and Central Córdoba[1].
Results:
- Argentinos 2-0 Estudiantes
- Racing 0-0 Newell's
- Independiente Rivadavia 1-2 Defensa y Justicia
- Banfield 2-0 Central Córdoba
With these results, Defensa y Justicia takes the eighth spot and joins Argentinos (1st), Boca (2nd), Huracán (3rd), Racing (4th), Tigre (5th), Independiente Rivadavia (6th), and Barracas Central (7th) as the qualified teams.
Salcedo's own goal secures Estudiantes a spot in the round of 16
In a dramatic turn of events for Estudiantes, Saul Salcedo scored an own goal against Argentinos, ensuring the team from La Plata qualifies for the round of 16 despite losing 4-0.
Min. 87 - Own goal by Racing, Estudiantes' miracle save
Salcedo's own goal brings the score to 2-0 in favor of Racing and secures Estudiantes' qualification for the round of 16.
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Min. 81 - Goal for Independiente Rivadavia
Mauricio Cardillo netted a goal against Defensa y Justicia, making it 3-2 and eliminating the team currently in eighth place. Independiente Rivadavia climbs to fourth place, pushing Racing down to fifth, but Estudiantes remains in the8th spot for now. However, a Newell's goal would displace Estudiantes.
Min. 77 - Goal for Central Córdoba
Gastón Verón scored against Banfield, making it 3-1. However, the Santiago team is now eliminated from the playoffs.
Min. 70 - Goal for Independiente Rivadavia that benefits Estudiantes
Fabrizio Sartori's goal tied the match against Defensa y Justicia, which is now in danger of being eliminated. As a result, Pincha, still losing 4-0 to Argentinos, returns to the qualified teams.
Minute 63 - Goal for Banfield! Arturia makes it 3-0 against Central Córdoba, securing their victory and eliminating the Santiago team.
Minute 59 - Goal for Argentinos! Alan Lescano scores the 3rd goal against Estudiantes, and Boca now needs to win against Tigre on Sunday to regain the top spot. Otherwise, the Bicho will remain leaders. Meanwhile, El Pincha is on the brink of elimination and needs Independiente Rivadavia to draw with Defensa y Justicia and for both Newell's (0-0 vs Racing) and Central Córdoba (0-3 vs Banfield) not to win.
Minute 56 - Bologna saves Defensa y Justicia with a brilliant save.
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Minute 55 - Newell's pushes hard to score for qualification, currently leading against Racing with a numerical advantage due to Santiago Sosa's red card. They need a goal to displace Defensa y Justicia from the eighth spot and secure their qualification.
The second half has now begun in all stadiums.
End of the first halves! Partial results and who qualifies for the round of 16:
- Banfield 2-0 Central Córdoba
- Independiente Rivadavia 1-2 Defensa y Justicia
- Racing 0-0 Newell's
- Argentinos 2-0 Estudiantes
With these results, Defensa y Justicia takes the eighth spot and joins Argentinos (1st), Boca (2nd), Huracán (3rd), Racing (4th), Tigre (5th), Independiente Rivadavia (6th), and Barracas Central (7th) as the qualified teams.
Togni's stunning goal gives Defensa y Justicia the qualification.
May 2, 2025
Min. 43 - Togni's amazing goal! Gastón Togni's guided missile secures a 2-1 win for Defensa y Justicia over Independiente Rivadavia and eliminates Estudiantes. The Varela Falcon climbs to eighth place and secures qualification, but a goal from Newell's would knock them out again.
May 2, 2025
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Min. 45 - Santiago Sosa is sent off due to a red card, leaving Racing with only ten men.
- Racing currently leads Newell's 0-0 in the match that will determine the eighth place in Zone A of the Aperture Tournament's Playoff qualifiers.
- Saul Salcedo's own goal against Argentinos Juniors secures Estudiantes a spot in the round of 16, despite losing 4-0.
- With the current results, Defensa y Justicia takes the eighth spot, joined by Argentinos (1st), Boca (2nd), Huracán (3rd), Racing (4th), Tigre (5th), Independiente Rivadalia (6th), and Barracas Central (7th) as the teams qualified for the round of 16.
- The final minute-by-minute updates for Zone A of the Aperture Tournament will decide the final positions.
