Independiente
Independiente beats Racing 1-0 in Avellaneda derby
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Independiente defeated Racing 1-0 in the Avellaneda Derby for matchday 13 of the Torneo Apertura, with a goal from Gabriel Ávalos at the 35th minute of the second half. Adrián 'Maravilla' Martínez missed a penalty in the first half, and there were incidents as local fans broke Racing's substitute bench. The match took place at Estadio Libertadores de América.
Caracas defeated Independiente 3-2 in a thrilling Copa Sudamericana group stage match at Estadio Olímpico Patria in Sucre. Despite Independiente's statistical dominance, the Venezuelans prevailed with key goals. The expulsion of Saúl Torres defined the game.
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Boca Juniors and Independiente drew 1-1 at the end of the first half in their classic for matchday 14 of the Torneo Apertura, played at La Bombonera. Matías Abaldo opened the scoring for the Rojo at the 9th minute of the first half, while Milton Giménez equalized from the penalty spot at the 55th. Independiente coach Gustavo Quinteros was sent off for protesting.