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Independiente, Huracan to compete for Argentine First Divison spot

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Last Updated : Jun 09 2014 | 4:06 PM IST

Argentine clubs Independiente and Huracan will compete in the playoffs for a spot in the First Division after both finished in third place in Primera B (Second Division).

Independiente, also known as "Red Devils", had a 0-0 tie with Patronato de Parana Sunday in "Libertadores de America" Stadium in Greater Buenos Aries, reports Xinhua.

Meanwhile, Huracan won 1-0 against Almirante Brown with a goal scored by Gonzalo Martinez (29th minute) reaching 67 points, the same as Independiente.

Independiente is one of the five most popular teams in Argentina and for the first time in its history is playing in the Second Division.

Meanwhile, Huracan is considered as the "sixth big one".

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First Published: Jun 09 2014 | 1:50 PM IST

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