Top two lose in Argentina

Both leaders Banfield and second-placed Newell’s Old Boys crashed to defeats in Sunday’s Argentinian Primera Division action.

Banfield always faced a tough task in an away match with Boca Juniors, who despite their poor recent form managed to deliver a solid performance in this game.

It was former Villarreal player Martin Palermo to inspire Boca’s 2-0 victory, with a penalty goal in the seventh minute followed by a second goal near the hour mark.

Newell’s failed to take advantage and conquer the top spot, losing 0-2 to San Lorenzo themselves.

Both goals in this match were scored by Fabian Bordagaray, who first found the target in the 11th minute and did so again in the 67th.