Sport Country October 28, 2024

Primera Nacional: Defined Relegations and Promotions

The regular stage of the Primera Nacional concluded with intense matches, where the relegations of Brown de Puerto Madryn stood out and the fight for promotions between Aldosivi and San Martín de Tucumán.


Primera Nacional: Defined Relegations and Promotions

In Zone A matches of Primera Nacional Racing de Córdoba, Gimnasia (Mendoza) vs. Estudiantes (BA), San Telmo vs. Gimnasia (J), All Boys vs. Colón, Quilmes vs. Defensores de Belgrano, and San Martín (SJ) vs. Gimnasia y Tiro (Salta) took place during the weekend fixtures. Brown de Puerto Madryn suffered a 1:3 defeat to Patronato and finds itself in last place in Zone A. At the same time, Talleres de Remedio de Escalada completed their match against Ferro in second last place, awaiting determination of their opponent for the relegation match.

Brown de Adrogué and Atlético Rafaela find themselves with the same number of points and are set to play a relegation playoff match. If "La Crema" loses, they will be relegated to the second league; otherwise, "El Tricolor" will play in Primera B Metropolitana. The last seven and eight places, which gave the last two tickets to the playoffs for the second promotion, were occupied by San Miguel (53) and Racing de Córdoba (53).

San Miguel drew 1:1 with Quilmes away, while Racing de Córdoba defeated "El Santo" 2:1 in San-Juan. Ferro, Agropecuario and Deportivo Maipú, previously found on the brink of the playoffs, remained at the bottom on the last match day. In the fight for survival down the tournament table, Arsenal (40 points) won 1:0 against Alvarado and avoided participation in the relegation match.

After the conclusion of the weekend, all playoffs were resolved: Aldosivi and San Martín de Tucumán will meet in the final for the first promotion, the date and time of this match will be announced. Furthermore, pairs of all finals in the relegation round have already been determined, while Brown de Puerto Madryn has been relegated and will play in Federal A. Meanwhile, the second relegation goes to "La Crema" and "El Tricolor", the first two clubs will play the relegation playoff match.