Boca Vs. River Preview

Argentinian Clausura: River and Boca stuck in a rut

When will Buenos Aires giants River Plate and Boca Juniors finally show their true colours, with the pair’s points tallies of nine and eight points keeping them way off the pace in 16th and 17th place respectively. Indeed, they are currently far closer to bottom side Atletico Tucuman, on five points, to the 17 points already accrued by pace-setters Independiente. This weekend Boca take on Tigre, with River set to host Huracan – the team one place above Los Millonarios in the standings. Independiente, for their part, will meet mid-table Chacarita Juniors.

Player to watch: On six goals apiece Nestor Silvera of Independiente and Boca’s Martin Palermo are currently leading the Clausura scorers’ charts, though the veteran Xeneize star has recently admitted his goal-laden time at the club could be nearing an end. Could he follow the examples of club idols such as Guillermo Schelotto and Roberto Abbondanzieri, who both enjoyed fresh challenges abroad after leaving La Bombonera late in their careers?
________________________________
SOURCE:
“World Leagues preview”
FIFA.com
Friday 12 March 2010
World Football
http://www.fifa.com
http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1180275.html