ASN: Individuals overseas: Robinson, Aaronson, & PSV trio impress in lackluster weekend for Yanks

ASN’s Brian Sciaretta writes in regards to the weekend for Individuals overseas, which had just a few highlights however was in any other case very disappointing. His in-depth report. 

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Brian Sciaretta

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August 26, 2024
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THE WEEKEND FOR AMERICANS overseas was very quiet with just a few Yanks having good video games. Whereas there have been just a few success tales, there have been extra disappointments and causes for concern to begin the season.

The success tales largely got here from the standard suspects. Antonee Robinson was good for Fulham, as he normally is. The Individuals on PSV feasted on an overmatched opponent, which might skew actuality a bit.

Christian Pulisic scored, however AC Milan had an in any other case dangerous efficiency in a loss to Parma. Brenden Aaronson is likely one of the higher “unexpected” tales within the opening weeks of the season as he’s producing for Leeds United within the opening weeks.

It’s good to see Caleb Wiley at Strasbourg and Mark McKenzie at Toulouse making their membership debuts early in season in Ligue 1, however each gamers are nonetheless clearly adjusting to new groups in a brand new league. Naturally, there’s a little little bit of rust.

However the concern lingers for a number of USMNT gamers. Luca de la Torre is reportedly each injured and never within the plans at Celta Vigo. Folarin Balogun is having a mixture of not taking part in nicely and never taking part in at Monaco in a disappointing begin to the season. Matt Turner shouldn’t be even making the matchday rosters for Nottingham Forest.

However there are different considerations. Chris Richards hasn’t been nice for Crystal Palace within the first two weeks. Tim Weah and Kevin Paredes are injured. Gio Reyna continues to be combating for relevancy at Borussia Dortmund, however no less than he noticed bench minutes on Saturday. Joe Scally nonetheless has inquiries to reply for Borussia Monchengladbach. Kristoffer Lund got here off the bench late for Palermo, who’ve misplaced their first two video games of the season. Paxten Aaronson has performed nicely to begin the Eredivisie season for Utrecht, however he took a step again on Saturday. Jordan Pefok couldn’t get something going for Union Berlin of their Bundesliga opening draw.

Total, it was only a weekend had been there wasn’t a lot by way of breakthrough outings. Most performances had been on the common to under common spectrum.

Let’s break it down.

Premier League: Robinson’s successful help

The most effective story within the Premier League this weekend got here at Craven Cottage the place Fulham defeated Leicester Metropolis 2-1 after a hard-luck loss to Manchester United within the season opener. As per traditional, Antonee Robinson was superb on each side of the ball. He was 5/5 in tackling, was 34/39 in passing, and he received most of his duels.

The spotlight, nonetheless, got here within the seventieth minute when he assisted Alex Iwobi for a purpose which broke the 1-1 draw. The attractive one-touch go performed Iwobi previous the backline and right into a 1v1 with the keeper.

Robinson is so good today that he’s virtually automated with a strong efficiency on a weekly foundation within the Premier League.

Elsewhere within the Premier League, Chris Richards didn’t have a terrific sport when he went 81 minutes for Crystal Palace in a 2-0 loss ah residence to West Ham in a London Derby. By means of the primary two video games, Richards has struggled successful his duels whereas taking part in on the suitable aspect of a three-man backline.

Tyler Adams remained sidelined because of again surgical procedure for Bournemouth in a 1-1 draw with Newcastle. Bournemouth have drawn their first two video games of the season.

Matt Turner’s state of affairs at Nottingham Forest stays bleak as he hasn’t been on the matchday sheet for both of the membership’s first two video games this season, most not too long ago a pleasant 1-0 win over Southampton. It’s one factor to be the backup keeper, but it surely’s one other factor to be under that. He must get out, ASAP.

Essentially the most constructive story within the Premier League is Fabian Hurzeler, who at 31 is extraordinarily younger for a supervisor. After main St. Pauli to the Bundesliga final 12 months, the Houston-born Hurzeler is now managing Brighton who now has six factors from two video games after a 2-1 win over Manchester United.

Championship: Aaronson continues robust begin
 

Brendon Aaronson continues his robust begin to the season within the Championship as he scored his second purpose of season after he netted the opener within the twenty fourth minute of a 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.

It was a really good run and end from Aaronson on a counterattack.

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— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 24, 2024

However Aaronson didn’t disappoint in his first begin of the season and this could give indicators he will likely be have a variety of minutes within the coming weeks to ingrain himself into the workforce’s plans. This primary month is so necessary for Aaronson to distance himself from his final season at Leeds in 2022/23 earlier than he left for a 12 months on mortgage in Germany. Leeds has a win and two attracts by way of three video games to begin the season.  

Haji Wright performed all 90 for Coventry in a 1-1 draw away to Bristol Metropolis. The USMNT proper wing/ahead managed only one shot. Coventry have had a blended begin to the season with a 1-1-1 file.

Reggie Cannon has not made the roster for Queens Park Rangers but this season following his loss in a courtroom case towards his former membership Boavista. In some unspecified time in the future, QPR might want to handle Cannon’s standing with the membership. The latest consequence was a 1-1 draw with Plymouth Argyle that was the workforce’s second level of the season.

Aidan Morris performed 81 minutes for Middlesbrough in a 2-2 draw with Portsmouth on Saturday. He has now began in all three of the workforce’s video games (with Boro’s file being 1-1-1). He left with Boro down 2-1 and was not on the sector for the late equalizer. However his total stats and quantity had been strong, with him finishing a really excessive proportion of his passes (48/50) and successful 5/6 of his floor duels. He ought to have had an help however for poor ending from his teammates.

Proper now, Morris appears as if he is able to compete for a spot on the USMNT given the absence of Tyler Adams and the murky membership state of affairs with Luca de la Torre.

However Sargent scored Norwich’s solely purpose of the sport with a mixture of a pleasant run and poor Sheffield United defending. However Sargent is choosing up the place he left final season. For him, it’s nearly staying wholesome and pain-free – which was an issue final season even when he was taking part in nicely. By the top of the season, his ankle was bothering him.

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— Norwich Metropolis FC (@NorwichCityFC) August 24, 2024

One of many defenders at fault on that Sargent purpose was fellow-American Auston Trusty who made his first Championship look for Sheffield United and went the gap within the draw. The central defender hasn’t performed as a lot as he would have favored early within the season, and now he must benefit from no matter alternatives he’s given to earn minutes. Proper now, his future taking part in time can go both approach.

Duane Holmes made his first Championship look of the season for Preston North Finish on Saturday when he performed the ultimate 17 minutes of a 1-0 win over Luton City.

Lynden Gooch performed 82 minutes at left wing for Stoke Metropolis in a 2-1 loss at residence to West Bromwich. Gooch and Firm have three factors from three video games to begin the season. The Santa Cruz native pressured a giant save with a really good shot from distance within the eighth minute that just about snuck contained in the left put up.

Ethan Horvath had a pleasant sport for Cardiff within the South Wales Derby towards Swansea that ended 1-1. The Colorado goalkeeper made two saves and wasn’t at fault for Swansea’s purpose. Nonetheless, Cardiff has only one level from three video games to begin the season.

League One: Two Yanks play in Barnsley Draw
 

Barnsley and Northampton performed to a 2-2 draw on Saturday with a pair of Yanks taking part in for Barnsley. Gaga Slonina began in purpose and Donovan Pines performed the second half in central protection. The draw left Barnsley in ninth place with a 1-1-1 file. Barnsley had a 2-0 lead one minute after the second half began, however ended up squandering the house win. Slonina made three saves whereas Pines had a tough shift.

Charlie Kelman went 89 minutes for Leyton Orient in a 2-1 loss at residence to Birmingham Metropolis. The American ahead had two photographs however was simply 2/6 in passing.

Bundesliga: Maloney & Heidenheim win opener
 

Lennard Maloney went 90 minutes for Heidenheim on Sunday in a 2-0 away win over newly promoted St. Pauli. Few gave Heidenheim an opportunity to outlive within the Bundesliga final season after their outstanding promotion, however as an alternative they thrived – qualifying for the Convention League.

Now, Heidenheim is choosing up the place they left off. Lennard Maloney went 90 minutes within the win over St. Pauli and he did nicely on the defensive aspect of the sport, per traditional. He was not concerned a lot on the offensive or possession aspect, however he received his challenges and duels – which is his power. St. Pauli ought to have had a greater sport however had been unable to capitalize on quite a few offensive alternatives, whereas Heidenheim was very scientific taking part in on the highway.

Joe Scally went 90 minutes at proper again for Borussia Monchengladbach in a heartbreaking 3-2 loss at residence to reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen. M’Gladbach got here again from a 2-0 deficit to equalize, solely to concede late. Scally didn’t stand out both approach within the sport and was quiet.

Jordan Pefok had a good sport in his hold-up play for Union Berlin as he went 90 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Mainz. He had two photographs and created two different alternatives. Total, a great shift for the occasional USMNT ahead who spent final season away on mortgage at M’Gladbach.

As for Reyna’s efficiency on this sport, he was sharp in his restricted minutes: 12/13 in passing is nice. However he heeds to proceed to supply.

Kevin Paredes was injured and didn’t play for Wolfsburg in a heartbreaking 3-2 loss at residence to Borussia Dortmund, the place they led within the second half.

Lastly, American supervisor Pellegrino Matarazzo and Hoffenheim received their season opener 3-2 over newly promoted Holstein Kiel. Very like their DFB Pokal win final weekend, Hoffenheim made issues more durable than they wanted, however they nonetheless received.

2.Bundesliga: Downs & Cologne win huge
 

In a matchup that characteristic groups with American forwards, FC Cologne defeated Eintracht Braunschweig 5-0. Damion Downs, 19, went 86 minutes for Koln and whereas he didn’t register a purpose contribution, he was harmful and efficient in serving to Koln dominate the sport. In the meantime, Johan Gomez didn’t do a lot in his 59 minutes for Braunschweig. Together with everybody on the workforce, he struggled.

Downs has an unlucky birthday – later 2004. He’s due to this fact ineligible for the 2025 U-20 workforce or the 2028 Olympic workforce regardless of nonetheless being a teen.

Greuther Furth performed Paderborn to a 1-1 away draw. Julian Inexperienced when 90 for Furth whereas latest U.S. Olympic workforce defender/midfielder Max Dietz performed the second half in defensive midfield. Each targets had been scored within the second half.

Additionally on this sport, Tampa-native Santi Castaneda, 19, went 90 minutes for Paderborn. {The teenager} is the beginning No. 6 for Paderborn within the early elements of the season and Paderborn has seven factors from three video games. ASN has an interview with Castaneda set for this week.

Lastly within the 2.Bundesliga, Jahn Regensburg, led by American supervisor Joe Enochs, misplaced to Hertha BSC 2-0 in Berlin.

Serie A: Pulisic scores in loss
 

AC Milan are off to a disappointing begin to the season with a gap draw at residence with Torino adopted by a 2-1 loss on Saturday to newly promoted Parma.

Christian Pulisic had a uncommon spotlight for Milan when he scored a 66th minute purpose that equalized the sport at 1-1. However Milan ended up surrendering a winner and now has only one level from two video games. Yunus Musah additionally began and performed 67 minutes whereas Pulisic was eliminated within the 86th minute.

Pulisic was Milan’s finest participant within the sport and was the center of something harmful the workforce may muster. Musah, nonetheless, struggled. He was aggressive and regarded to place Milan on the entrance foot, however he was sloppy and ineffective.

It stays to be seen if something adjustments at Milan, however Musah may not proceed to begin.

In the meantime, Gianluca Busio continues to be out injured for Venezia and he missed Venezia’s 0-0 draw with Fiorentina. Tanner Tessmann, in the meantime, is seeking to full his switch – with Lyon wanting just like the vacation spot.

Serie B: Novakovich scores for Bari
 

It was a foul weekend for Individuals within the Italian second tier as each Andrija Novakovich at Bari and Kristoffer Lund at Palermo have each seen their groups drop their first two video games – and now occupying the final two spots within the desk.

It’s not the weekend till Andrija Novakovich scores for Bari

And it’s right here.

The Wisconsin ahead places Bari up 1-0 on Modena within the seventeenth minute https://t.co/fuIjBdyl5q

— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) August 23, 2024

In the meantime, Kristoffer Lund was not chosen to begin for Palermo and as an alternative performed the final seven minutes of a 2-0 loss to Pisa. At the least for Lund, the workforce didn’t look higher with out him. Palermo has 0 factors, and 0 targets scored by way of two video games to sit down final.

La Liga: LDLT in Limbo
 

Luca de la Torre was listed with an damage and didn’t play for Celta Vigo in what was a formidable 3-1 win over Valencia. There are additionally studies that Celta Vigo is making an attempt to dump the USMNT midfielder. That isn’t helped by the actual fact the workforce is now six factors from two video games to begin. However the switch window solely has just a few extra days and de la Torre must make one thing occur shortly. As of now, all the things is quiet.

Johnny Cardoso was additionally unused for Actual Betis in a 0-0 away draw with Alaves. No studies of an damage, however that will appear to be possible as Cardoso has been crucial to Actual Betis. It’s value monitoring within the coming weeks.

However total, a disappointingly quiet week for Yanks in Spain.

Ligue 1: Wiley & McKenzie begin

It was a blended weekend for Individuals in France’s Ligue 1. Two Individuals began, which alone was respectable given their early phases. However then there was one “unused” which isn’t good in any respect. In whole, there have been 4 Individuals to speak about.

Caleb Wiley began for the second straight sport for Strasbourg on mortgage from Chelsea, contemporary off a switch from Atlanta United. The consequence was good, a 3-1 win over Rennes which now has Strasbourg with 4 factors from two video games.

Wiley, 19, went 80 minutes and didn’t make many errors with the ball. Defensively, he dealt with the physicality of the sport very nicely. He’s nonetheless adjusting to the brand new league after three years in MLS. However nonetheless, in his first two video games he has not been very aggressive and as an alternative has adopted a conservative strategy. That’s superb for a younger participant making an attempt to regulate, however ultimately, it will likely be enjoyable to observe him come out of his shell a bit.

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— Racing Membership de Strasbourg Alsace (@RCSA) August 25, 2024

He’s seeking to emerge with the USMNT as a backup to Antonee Robinson, as a result of left again is his finest place (even when he’s taking part in on the wing, for now). However he has competitors from John Tolkin and Kristoffer Lund.

Contemporary off his switch from Genk, Mark McKenzie began for Toulouse and performed 65 minutes in a 2-2 draw away at Good. The sport featured three former MLS gamers in McKenzie, Cristian Casseres Jr. at Toulouse and Moise Bombito at Good. Canadian central defender Bombito had an excellent sport.

McKenzie was subbed out with Toulouse trailing 2-1. It was a quiet/common efficiency from McKenzie, who has solely been on the membership lower than every week. He didn’t have nice numbers in duel or aerial winnings. We’ll see within the coming weeks how lengthy it takes for him to combine earlier than we will make any actual conclusions in regards to the begin to his tenure in France.

Emmanuel Sabbi performed the final 21 minutes for Le Havre in a 2-0 away win over St. Etienne. He got here into the sport after each targets had been scored and helped see out the highway win. He made huge strides in his sport on the defensive entrance final season and proved to be a great defensive winger. However Le Havre barely averted relegation final 12 months. This 12 months, the workforce must be extra constant.

The largest purpose for concern proper now for Individuals overseas is Folarin Balogun who hasn’t scored for Monaco and was even unused on Saturday in a 2-0 away win over Lyon. He has been a USMNT common, however now with a brand new teaching workers coming in, he may not discover call-ups to be automated if he isn’t taking part in nicely for Monaco.

Final season was not good for Balogun as his purpose manufacturing dropped from 21 to 7 in Ligue 1 play from the season earlier than. Now, Monaco may not belief him in necessary conditions. He wants targets and he wants them quickly to keep away from changing into a limited-run substitute.

Eredivisie: Tillman & Ledezma shine
 

Malik Tillman performed 90 minutes, Richard Ledezma went 88, and Ricardo Pepi closed out the final 17 minutes as PSV Eindhoven routed Almere Metropolis 7-1. The gulf between the groups was broad because the reigning champions now have an ideal 9 factors from three video games and a +12 purpose differential. Almere Metropolis have misplaced every of their three video games with a -10 purpose differential.

To be truthful, this sport was shut till the sixty fifth minute when the rating was 2-1. Then PSV discovered one other stage during the last 25 minutes. Tillman made it 4-1 within the 71st minute together with his second of the season. Then Ricardo Pepi concluded the rating in stoppage time to make it 7-1.

PSV’s dominance proper now makes it onerous to evaluate how nicely everyone seems to be doing. Who’s taking part in nicely? Who is just alongside for the journey? Who’s feasting on nice service and gifted teammates? Who’re the gamers who make PSV so good?

Tillman’s numbers for PSV have been superb and the membership spent eight figures for a everlasting switch. There’s each purpose to suppose PSV are optimistic he may help them win, and could be bought for a really excessive value sooner or later.

Pepi can go both approach. His targets per minute numbers are nice. His finest second for PSV was the large Champions League winner vs. Sevilla. However he has but to earn the belief of Peter Bosz in necessary minutes. Too typically he’s introduced into video games solely when the result’s determined. He’s nonetheless taking part in with the reserve workforce to remain energetic. For now, one thing shouldn’t be clicking with Pepi and PSV. Sure, Luuk de Jong is nice, however with him being 34, a membership would need one other ahead to alleviate the burden at ahead. That hasn’t occurred, but. PSV has now seen Pepi for over a 12 months in video games and within the coaching area. Maybe that occurs over the course of this season?

As for Ledezma, he was superb once more. He’s very able to holding his personal with PSV towards an overmatched opponent. Then on Monday, PSV finalized the sale of proper again Jordan Teze to Monaco. That creates extra of a necessity for Ledezma till Sergino Dest returns (except PSV buy one other proper again within the coming week).

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— PSV (@PSV) August 26, 2024

Everybody is aware of Ledezma shouldn’t be a proper again, however he is a great participant (usually a No. 10) who can fill in anyplace. The check will come when PSV must play towards powerful opponents (both high Eredivisie or within the Champions League). Can Ledezma be trusted then?

In the meantime, will PSV prolong Ledezma’s contract? He requires a non-EU minimal wage, which is excessive within the Eredivisie. His contract is thru June, and he may depart for a free beginning in January if PSV lets him go.

Staying within the Eredivisie, Utrecht wanted a tremendous stoppage time rally to defeat NAC Breda 2-1 on the highway. Utrecht was trailing 1-0 previous the ninetieth minute. Sadly, Paxten Aaronson was pulled at halftime for Utrecht after struggling within the first half (which ended 1-0 for NAC Breda). Aaronson ought to nonetheless proceed to begin given how nicely he has performed over the course of the primary three video games. Utrecht nonetheless sit third with seven factors from three video games.

Taylor Sales space didn’t play for Utrecht because of sickness.

Lastly, Anthony Fontana continues to battle mightily for enjoying time and he didn’t get off the bench for PEC Zwolle in a 1-0 loss to NEC. PEC Zwolle have 0 factors from three video games.

Belgium: Westerlo fall to 2nd
 

After successful their first three video games, Westerlo have fallen off the lead in Belgium’s First Division following a 1-1 draw with OH Leuven which now has them at 10 factors from 5 video games. Bryan Reynolds performed all 90 minutes for Westerlo and Griffin Yow performed the final 27.

Reynolds had 84 touches and 19 passes into the ultimate third to assist Westerlo offensively. Yow had just one shot on six touches.

Each gamers are in good positions, however don’t be shocked if Reynolds identify surfaces within the switch market within the coming weeks. He’s very costly for Westerlo.

Staying within the First Division, St. Truiden performed Union SG to a 0-0 draw. Former Yale Bulldog and American ahead Kahveh Zahiroleslam didn’t do a lot over his 90 minutes for St. Truiden, who’s taking part in higher than the primary video games of the season however stays winless with two factors from 5 video games.

Marlon Fossey had one other good shift for Customary Liege, when he went the total 90 in a win over last-place Beerschot. Fossey appears to have picked it up a notch from final season and he makes use of his athleticism to continuously push ahead. His closing ball might be higher, however he’s a handful to defend. Customary is now in sixth place with eight factors.

Danish Superliga: Powerful weekend for Yanks
 

Andres Jasson went 84 minutes for Aalborg BK in a 4-0 loss to AGF Aarhus at residence. AaB is taking part in poorly now and has six factors from six video games.

Jose Gallegos was unused for SonderjyskE in a 3-2 loss to Midjylland. He seems to be out of the plans proper now.

Milan Iloski solely noticed the sector as a stoppage time sub for Nordsjaelland in an enormous 3-2 win over FC Copenhagen.

Jonathan Amon went the total 90 for Lyngby in a 1-0 loss away to Viborg. Lyngby sit eleventh within the 12-team Superliga with two factors from six video games.

Liga MX: Vazquez scores for Monterrey
 

Brandon Vazquez scored within the forty third minute to place Monterrey up 2-1 on Membership Tijuana on Friday night time close to the border of California. However Monterrey couldn’t maintain onto the lead and settled for a 2-2 draw to stay in second place. It was a great second for Vazquez that ought to assist him with taking part in time. Joe Corona was unused for Xolos.

The run, the contact, and the end was all first-rate from Vazquez on his purpose.

Frankie Amaya performed 61 minutes for Toluca in a 2-1 win over San Luis. It was a good shift for Amaya whose alternative was despatched off inside eight minutes of approaching for Amaya. However Toluca performed nicely defensively after being decreased to 10 gamers and noticed out the win.

Alex Mendez made his debut for Juarez when he performed the final 18 minutes of a 3-0 loss to Necaxa. It was poor sport from Juarez, which could open the door for Mendez. Former U.S. U-20 midfielder Fernando Arce Jr. additionally performed the final 18 minutes of the sport, however he was for Necaxa.

Lastly in Mexico, Cade Cowell went 90 minutes for Chivas in a 1-1 draw away to Tigres. It was a quiet day on the workplace for Cowell.

Elsewhere: CCV & Celtic stay on high
 

Cameron Carter-Vickers went 90 minutes for Celtic in a 3-0 away win over St. Mirren to stay excellent to begin the Scottish Premiership season. Per traditional, Celtic was dominant and CCV wasn’t examined typically. He had a variety of time to go, which helped him in his distribution.

Within the Austrian Bundesliga, George Bello performed 56 minutes for LASK in a 2-1 loss away to Austria Vienna. He left within the 56th minute after showing to choose up a knock.

Staying within the Austrian high flight, WSG Tirol misplaced to Austria Klagenfurt 1-0. American winger Quincy Butler began for WSG Tirol and performed 82 minutes. Sebastian Soto is now out injured for Klagenfurt after choosing up a knee damage in coaching.

In Croatia’s HNL, Istra 1961 performed Hajduk Cut up to a 1-1 draw. American attacking mid Rokas Pukstas went the total 90 for Hajduk which is off to a disappointing begin to the season (sitting fourth). Pukstas is rumored to be bought this week, however his kind has dropped noticeably in 2024 relationship again to final season. How a lot is that on his capacity? How a lot of that is because of him desirous about leaving Croatia?

In Eire’s high tier, the Shamrock Rovers performed Galway United to a 1-1 draw. There was surprisingly a variety of American involvement. Patrick Hickey scored within the 74th minute to present Galway a 1-0 lead. Additionally for Galway, former Rutgers standout Vincent Borden went 71 minutes. Galway is managed by Bronx-born John Caulfield, who as soon as led Cork Metropolis to the title. Galway sit sixth within the League of Eire.

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— Gaillimh Aontaithe ???????? (@GalwayUnitedFC) August 25, 2024

In Norway, Christian Cappis performed the ultimate 14 minutes for Viking in a 2-1 win over Stromsgodset. With the win, Viking stay in second place within the Eliteserien.

In Greece, Erik Palmer-Brown nears his comeback as he made the bench however went unused for Panathinaikos in a 1-0 win over Levadiakos.

In Iceland, Aron Johannson performed the second half for Valur in a 3-1 win over Vestri.

In Argentina, Alan Sonora was unused for first-place Huracan in a 0-0 draw with Argentinos Juniors. Matko Miljevic began and performed 89 minutes in a 0-0 draw away at River Plate.