Argentina: Newell's stretch lead at the top

October 28, 2012
By ESPN Staff
Newell's Old Boys have opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Argentinian Apertura standings following a 2-1 win over Arsenal.

Ignacio Scocco was the hero scoring both goals inside the first half an hour, with Carlos Carbonero's 75th minute consolation breathing life back into the contest late on. Their chances of getting back into the game were helped when Newell's Gabrielle Heinze was sent off but Newell's held on to record the win.

Elsewhere Velez Sarsfield defeated ...

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