The 1983 Campeonato Nacional finals were the final matches of the 1983 Campeonato Nacional, the second of the two league championships held during the 92nd. season of the Argentine Primera División. The series were contested by Estudiantes (LP) (who played their 3rd. Primera División final) and Independiente (contesting their 5th. final).Argentina 1983 - Campeonato Nacional by Osvaldo Gorgazzi on the rsssf.com
The first leg was held in Estadio Jorge Hirschi in La Plata, while the second leg was held in La Doble Visera in Avellaneda, home venues of Estudiantes LP and Independiente respectively.
Estudiantes defeated Independiente 3–2 on goal difference to win their 4th. Primera División title.El campeón nacional de 1983 at estudiantesdelaplata.com.
Qualified teams Team Previous app. Estudiantes (LP) 1967 Met, 1968 Met Independiente 1912 , 1932, 1977 Nac, 1978 Nac
Venues
Road to the final Participant teams were divided into 8 groups of 4 teams each. They played each other in a double round-robin tournament. The best two placed teams of each group qualified to the second stage."Argentina: 1ra. División AFA 1983 Campeonato Nacional Ronda Final" by José Carluccio. 12 Jan 2011
Estudiantes (LP)Round Independiente OpponentResult Group stage OpponentResult Unión (SF) 1–1 (A) Matchday 1 Chaco For Ever 2–0 (H) Racing (C) 1–3 (A) Matchday 2 San Martín (T) 4–0 (H) Unión San Vicente 5–0 (H) Matchday 3 Argentinos Juniors 0–0 (A) Racing (C) 3–2 (H) Matchday 4 San Martín (T) 2–0 (A) Unión San Vicente 4–2 (A) Matchday 5 Argentinos Juniors 1–1 (H) Unión (SF) 0–0 (H) Matchday 6 Chaco for Ever 2–2 (A) Group H winners Pos.Team Pts W T L Pl 1 Racing (C) 83216 2 Estudiantes (LP) 83216 3 Unión (SF) 72316 4 Unión San Vicente 10156Final standings(1st stage) Group B winners Pos. Team Pts W T L Pl 1 Independiente 93306 2 Argentinos Juniors 93306 3 San Martín (T) 31146 4 Chaco for Ever 31146 Opponent Agg. 1st leg 2nd leg Knockout stage Opponent Agg. 1st leg 2nd leg Ferro Carril Oeste 3–2 1–0 (H) 2–2 (A) Round of 16 Unión (SF) 1–1 0–1 1–0 Racing 4–3 3–1 (H) 1–2 (A) Quarterfinals Racing (C) 2–2 1–1 (A) 1–1 (H) Temperley 4–2 1–1 (H) 3–1 (A) Semifinals Argentinos Juniors 3–2 1–2 (A) 2–0 (H)
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Matches
First leg
Sports journalist Julio C. Pasquatto praised Estudiantes LP's performance in the first match, describing the team as "total football", which was (according to his words) the dream of managers such as Carlos Bilardo (who was in fact the builder of the 1980s Estudiantes LP), Ángel Labruna, César Menotti, and other coaches who shared the thought that success could not be separated from beauty. Pasquatto also praised the individual performances of Estudiantes' midfield line, that was the heart of the team."Estudiantes corrió, pensó, llegó y brilló" by Julio C. Pasquatto (Juvenal) on El Gráfico no. 3322, 7 Jun 1983
In terms of individual performances, Alejandro Sabella was highly praised as the main playmaker of the team (the other two were Marcelo Trobbiani and José Daniel Ponce), highlighting his skills and ability to improvise but his tackle when the rival was in ball control.
On the other side, Independiente's poor performance in the match was emphasized by their manager Nito Veiga, who said "the team only appeared in the second half".
GK 1 Carlos BerteroDF 2 Julián CaminoDF 3 José Luis BrownDF 4 Rubén AgüeroDF 5 Abel HerreraMF 7 José Daniel PonceMF 6 Miguel Ángel RussoMF 10 Alejandro SabellaMF 8 Marcelo TrobbianiFW 9 Guillermo TramaFW 11 Hugo GottardiManager: Eduardo Manera
GK 1 Carlos GoyénDF 4 Néstor ClausenDF 2 Hugo VillaverdeDF 6 Enzo TrosseroDF 3 Mario KillerMF 11 Carlos A. CarrizoMF 5 Claudio MarangoniMF 10 Ricardo BochiniMF 8 Jorge BurruchagaFW 7 Gabriel CalderónFW 9 Carlos Morete Manager: Nito Veiga
Second leg
Because of goal difference (2–0 in favor of Estudiantes) after the first leg, Independiente went on the attack from the start, while their rival held firm with their defensive strength, supported by the good play of their midfielders, but diminished in attack due to the absence of Hugo Gottardi (transferred to Independiente Santa FeGottardi: "Soy ídolo en Santa Fe pero quiero ser campeón con Millos" by William Rodríguez on As Colombia. 27 Dec 2016), despite the efforts of his replacement, Hugo Gurrieri."WEstudiantes tuvo todo para ser campeón" by José L. Barrio on El Gráfico no. 3323. 14 June 1983
In the 14th minute, Ricardo Bochini passed the ball to Ricardo Giusti, who was coming down the left flank, he received in the penalty area anticipating defenders José Luis Brown and Rubén Agüero and shot to score the first goal for Independiente. Estudiantes' based their movements on counter-attacks, which were slow and predictable.
In the 25th minute, Bochini again passed to Giusti, but the goal was disallowed by referee Arturo Ithurralde who alleged Giusti had touched the ball with his hand. But despite Independiente's dominance, Estudiantes managed to equalize when Hugo Villaverde fouled Sergio Gurrieri, José Daniel Ponce took the free kick, which goalkeeper Mario Goyén saved, but Guillermo Trama pounced on the rebound to score.
In the second half, Estudiantes pushed forward to play the game in midfield, but Independiente continued to attack, although without creating any real scoring opportunities. Nevertheless in the 70th minute winger Gabriel Calderón passed from the right band to Enzo Trossero, who shot from outside the area to score the 2nd. goal for Independiente.
GK 1 Carlos GoyénDF 4 Néstor ClausenDF 2 Hugo VillaverdeDF 6 Enzo TrosseroDF 3 Mario KillerMF 8 Ricardo GiustiMF 5 Claudio MarangoniMF 10 Ricardo BochiniMF 11 Jorge BurruchagaFW 7 Gabriel CalderónFW 9 Carlos Morete Manager: Nito Veiga
GK 1 Carlos BerteroDF 2 Julián CaminoDF 3 José Luis BrownDF 4 Rubén AgüeroDF 5 Abel HerreraMF 7 José Daniel PonceMF 6 Miguel Ángel RussoMF 10 Alejandro SabellaFW 8 Marcelo TrobbianiFW 9 Guillermo TramaFW 11 Sergio GurrieriManager: Eduardo Manera
Aftermath It was the first title won by Estudiantes LP under the coaching of Eduardo Luján Manera, who had replaced legend Carlos Bilardo after he was appointed as manager of the Argentina national team. Manera was Bilardo's assistant coach when Estudiantes won the 1982 title.El ideólogo del ascenso de Estudiantes: ¿Quién fue Eduardo Luján Manera? at infocielo.com. 12 May 2020
The team was nicknamed the Lion due to their bravery.
Journalist Víctor Hugo Morales also praised Estudiantes de La Plata on a column opinion, reviewed the controversy between the philosofies of César Menotti and Carlos Bilardo, which were seen as antithetical at the time. According to his opinion, the established opinion about Bilardo's concepts and tactics was that his style killed the player's creativity. Morales defined Estudiantes as "the team of very good players who have the simple advantage of combining their skills and subtracting their weaknesses". He also highlighted the "extraordinary espectacle" that both teams gave in the finals."El fútbol vive" by Víctor Hugo Morales on El Gráfico no. 3323. 14 Jun 1983
Bibliography El Gráfico editions: 3322, 7 June 1983 3323, 14 June 1983
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