Yes, it would be the first time, if they allow it to happen. Actually in the early 80's RiBer would have gone down but AFA changed the rules and instituted the averages in order to keep RiBer from going down. It will be interesting to see if they would change the rules again to protect RiBer.
CL10-F17 riber have accomplished the unthinked ... regardless of the results in the next 2 rounds, riBer will start last in the relegation averages next semester. Only the newly promoted will start below them. Central kept their 7 point cushion over riBer, and is alarming how Arsenal, Tigre and Huracan have slipped into the dangerous zone. Racing and Godoy Cruz have created a small cushion over the rest, but are only 7 points away from the 2nd promotion spot that holds Central. It will be dramatic next year, eight teams plus the newly promoted, that is half the 1ra league will have an eye on the promotion. the last 6 points this semester are going to be in-te-resting, starting with a 6 point game between Racing and River. Last 2 rounds for all 8 teams: riBer: at Racing and Tigre Central: at Estudiantes and Velez Arsenal: at Atl. Tucuman and Godoy Cruz Gimnasia LP: at Newells and Atl. Tucuman Tigre: Banfield and at riBer Huracan: at Boca and Argentinos Godoy Cruz: Colon and at Arsenal Racing: riBer and at Chacarita .
RiBer has managed to sign a few good players. With Carrizo on goal and Pavone as striker, plus the return of Buonanotte, I would think their chances of going down are jeopardized. Oh, well...
However it may take a while for them to get out of the danger zone. For example if in the first round, two of the three recently promoted teams win their first match, they'll have an average of 3.000, leaving River at least on 19th place.
Well Vip was the one that made and posted the Descenso images, and he's been gone for a while. The easiest way to keep track of it is by visiting that link on Ole, since it's essentially the same thing. If you want to take time to create the images each week, though, you are more than welcome to post them here.
Hey Vip.. now that you're back, do you think you can update us with those lovely tables of yours on how Boca's fight vs. the descenso will be looking like next season if they don't get their act together?
here is this seasons table from Ole Late saturday night 1/2 way through jornada 3.. http://www.ole.com.ar/estadisticas/futbol/primera-division.html#descenso EQUIPO 08-09 09-10 10-11 TOTAL PJ PROM. Estudiantes 57 71 51 179 97 1.845 Vélez 66 61 44 171 97 1.762 Lanús 75 60 34 169 98 1.724 Newell`s 52 69 29 150 97 1.546 San Lorenzo 63 52 28 143 98 1.459 Colón 57 55 30 142 98 1.449 Banfield 46 73 21 140 97 1.443 Argentinos 38 73 26 137 97 1.412 Boca 61 47 29 137 98 1.398 Godoy Cruz 49 53 33 135 98 1.377 All Boys 0 0 30 30 22 1.363 Racing 52 46 35 133 98 1.357 Arsenal 46 46 35 127 97 1.309 Independiente 39 68 16 123 97 1.268 Tigre 62 32 26 120 97 1.237 River 41 43 35 119 97 1.226 Huracán 58 37 17 112 97 1.154 Olimpo 0 0 25 25 22 1.136 Gimnasia 55 37 19 111 98 1.132 Quilmes 0 0 19 19 22 0.863
As you all can see Gimnasia is in HUGE trouble ! a they are 8 points down on River who is clear of the promocion by 7 points on Huracan.. Quilmes and Oplimpo have their survival in their own hands . since they have less time in Primera they can escape the descenso w/ just a few wins and completely smash the big teams into descenso and promocion.. Logic would say they will not escape the descenso but it doesn't always work this way... time will tell..
Actually next year will be very interesting, with River, Independiente, Boca, Racing and San Lorenzo -all the big clubs- possibly near the bottom depending on how they do this season. Of course, this assumes River or Independiente don't go down this season.
Very true. I have to admit I am very jealous of the wisdom of Ameal. With the hiring of Falcioni you guys are now poised to completely rule in Nacional B.