Estudiantes defeated Boca 1-0 after a blooper by Sergio Chiquito Romero in the resumption of the match that had been pending on date 11 and was one step away from getting into the playoffs while Diego Martínez’s team is obliged to win on the last date to move on to the playoffs. final phase without depending on third parties -and with chances of crossing paths with River, which won Zone A after a Monday of super action-. But it is better to go in parts and explain the situation facing the last date of the regular phase of the League Cup, whose key matches will be played this Tuesday from 7:30 p.m.
Xeneize, with the defeat this Friday, stood at 22 units (+7 goal difference) and finished fifth in the table. Today he is out of the playoffs. On the final day they will host Godoy Cruz, the only team classified and winner of Zone B. Therefore, Diego Martínez’s team will only ensure their classification with a victory. If they tie, however, it will depend on what happens on other fields. With both combinations you could run into the Millionaire. A defeat, on the other hand, will mark the end of the adventure in this first semester.
While, Pincha now has 24 points (+9) and he remained as an escort. With one point advantage over Lanús (+7) and Defense and Justice (+3)both with 23 and in qualifying positions for the final phase.
Consequently, those led by Eduardo Dominguez They will secure their ticket to the playoffs if they defeat Lanús as visitors on the last date. It will also be enough for them to advance with a draw. A defeat will make you dependent on what others do.
Lanús and Defensa y Justicia, which will face Newell’s (21 and -1) in Florencio Varela, will also advance if they add the three points. An equality will leave them in an expectant situation. The thing is Racing (21 y +9), who will travel to Córdoba to face Belgrano, can surpass them thanks to their better goal difference. The only thing worth winning is for Gustavo Costas’ team. And wait for the best possible combination.
Newell’s is the one that has the most difficult time because it needs to win, subtract many goals and wait for a series of results – for Estudiantes to win against Lanús and for neither Boca nor Racing to win – to sneak into the best four. That combination, curiously, would also benefit Boca.
How a Superclásico can take place in the quarterfinals
How can you cross paths with River in a Superclásico? Simple. The La Ribera club should finish fourth in its group. And that could happen, for example, if Estudiantes beat Lanús and, at the same time, Defensa y Justicia beats Newell’s. Thus, with that combo, Xeneize would be fourth and would run into the team led by Martín Demichelis. All, obviously, with a victory for Diego Martínez’s pupils.
Another possible combination is that Lanús and Defensa y Justicia win. Thus, if Boca beats Tomba, they would also finish fourth.
A draw could also give Boca a chance to finish fourth and run into El Millonario. For that to happen, Defensa y Justicia would have to draw in Varela against Newell’s and Lanús would have to fall to Estudiantes. As long as, of course, Racing doesn’t beat Belgrano.
Zone A positions
The current quarterfinal crosses
2024-04-16 04:34:28
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