Estudiantes beat River, open two-point lead in Argentina (Reuters)

Saturday, April 24, 2010

BUENOS AIRES, April 24 (Reuters) - Estudiantes kick RiverPlate 1-0 upon Saturday to take solitary charge at the tip of theArgentine Clausura championship with 3 matches to go.

The South American champions have 33 points from sixteen matchesafter River defender Facundo Quiroga headed in to his own goaltrying to transparent the cross from winger Enzo Perez midway throughthe initial half.

Frustrated River, unable to repeat the winning performanceof new coach Angel Cappa’s debut final weekend, had teenagestriker Daniel Villalva as well as defender Gustavo Cabral sent off inthe final 3 minutes, both for studs-up tackles.

Independiente fell dual points behind after the 0-0 draw withHuracan as well as joined Godoy Cruz, who kick Chacarita Juniors 1-0on Friday, upon 31.

Argentinos Juniors, who have 29 points before they faceGimnasia upon Sunday, can stand in to second place with the win.

Uruguayan striker Joaquin Boghossian scored twice assixth-placed Newell’s Old Boys crushed Colon 5-0 in Rosario.

Estudiantes, fighting upon dual fronts, transport to Mexico inmidweek to encounter San Luis in the initial leg of their LibertadoresCup initial impressive person round tie as they continue to urge theirSouth American title. (Writing by Rex Gowar; Editing by Patrick Johnston; to queryor comment upon this story emailsportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)



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