Primera División: Matchday 16 roundup

It was a madcap matchday in ELDT’s Primera División, the top flight. Defensores del Norte ran riot, thumping Sportivo Castelar 4-0, while Sportivo Nordelta also went goal-crazy with four against Club Ituzaingó in a cracking attacking contest. The weekend’s goalscorers stole the show, proving that when these teams take the game on, they can produce football of the highest order.

At the top of the table, Club Barracas remain firmly in first place after beating Sportivo Constitución 1-0. They are still unbeaten, with 32 points keeping them top. Atlético Boedo did not let up, beating Defensores de La Reja 2-1 to move into second on 30 points, while La Reja remain third on 29 despite the defeat.

Defensores de Liniers also enjoyed a night to remember, beating Atlético Pacheco 3-1 to consolidate fourth place on 27 points, showing defensive solidity and attacking quality. Sportivo La Lucila did the job as well, thumping Atlético Chacarita Sur 3-0. Despite the defeat, Chacarita Sur remain in the promotion picture. Elsewhere, Sportivo Pergamino beat Atlético Rincón 3-1, while Defensores de Tigre Norte rounded off the matchday with a 3-1 win over Defensores de Tristán Suárez.

Matchday 17 promises plenty: Club Barracas’ lead will be tested by opponents who will not give an inch, while those close behind will be looking to force their way into the title race.

All the results

• Atlético Boedo 2-1 Defensores de La Reja
• Sportivo Nordelta 4-2 Club Ituzaingó
• Defensores del Norte 4-0 Sportivo Castelar
• Sportivo La Lucila 3-0 Atlético Chacarita Sur
• Club Barracas 1-0 Sportivo Constitución
• Sportivo Pergamino 3-1 Atlético Rincón
• Defensores de Liniers 3-1 Atlético Pacheco
• Defensores de Tigre Norte 3-1 Defensores de Tristán Suárez

The table

1. Club Barracas — 32 points
2. Atlético Boedo — 30 points
3. Defensores de La Reja — 29 points
4. Defensores de Liniers — 27 points
5. Atlético Chacarita Sur — 25 points