Former Argentine footballer Sergio Kun Agüero has organized the Copa Potrero, a 7 vs. 7 football tournament that promises a week full of excitement from November 15 to 24. The group stage, round of 16, and quarter-finals will take place at the Club Municipal Lionel Messi in Presidente Derqui, while the semi-finals and final will be held at the Municipal Stadium of Pilar, Carlos Barraza.
The groups of the Copa Potrero are as follows: - Group A: The U21, Colombian Federation, Picapiedras, Moreno, Championsli. - Group B: Las Piedras, Atlético Atala, Villa La Ñata, Ciclón, Niupi. - Group C: Area Sport Team, Montereyes, Alto Pasto, Blinder Leaf, RFC. - Group D: La Crema, La Gambeta, Fenikks, San Alberto, Liga Núñez. - Group E: Fuerte Apache, Los Pibes de Ciudadela, Liverfull, Todo Suela, La Wilson. - Group F: Argeave Sports, El Guayo, Argentina Streamers, Celia, Cortita y Al Pie. - Group G: Los Eucaliptos, Real Pilar, Fiebre Amarilla, Defensores Unidos, Tap San Pedro. - Group H: Team Oeste, Farma, Vila Rosa, Geba, Mamon.
The competition will take place in eight groups of five teams each, where the winners of each group will advance to the knockout rounds. Attractive prizes have been established for the participating teams, with the champion receiving 210 thousand dollars, the runner-up 50 thousand dollars, and the third and fourth places 25 thousand dollars each. Even the teams up to eighth place will be awarded 10 thousand dollars.
The tournament features a dynamic format, with matches consisting of two halves of 20 minutes and unlimited substitutions, similar to neighborhood matches. Additionally, a peculiarity has been incorporated into the offside rule, placing it in the central circle to add a strategic aspect to the game. In case of a tie in the group stage, it will be decided by a shootout of three penalties executed by a player from each team.
This initiative by Sergio Kun Agüero aims not only to promote amateur football but also to honor the traditional spirit of Argentine street football, where great talents of the sport have emerged.