Golazo: Mariano Pavone vs Racing Club, Apertura 2004

Back in 2004 Estudiantes de La Plata were not the all conquering team we have come to know in recent years, they were a mid table side that had endured more than 20 years without a major title. The foundations of success were being built by Reinaldo "mostaza" Merlo who led the team to a respectable 4th place finish. Their star player was Mariano Pavone who lived up to his nickname of "el tanque" (the tank) with some brilliant performances. This goal against Racing Club was one of his best moments of the season.

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Great goals: Guillermo Marino, NEWELL'S vs Quilmes, Apertura 2004 - Un Obra de arte.

In 2004 Américo Gallego led Newell's Old Boys to their first championship in 12 years, making him only the 2nd manager to win the league championship with 3 different teams alongside legendary manager José Yudica. One of the highlights of this campaign was this classic counter attack goal against Quilmes. The move started when Guillermo Marino intercepted posession on the edge of the Newell's penalty area, 12 seconds and 5 passes later he finished the move with a strike from the edge of the Quilmes area. It was described by the commentator as "un obra de arte" (a work of art).

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