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Giovanni Simeone scores first goal for Cagliari in win vs. Parma

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Giovanni Simeone scored for Cagliari in their 3-1 win vs. Parma.

The Argentine striker scored his first goal for his new club in their come from behind win. With Cagliari winning 2-1, Simeone would score his first goal and confirm the victory.

Simeone would steal the ball from midfield and run straight towards Parma’s back line. A right footed shot from outside of the penalty area would beat the goalkeeper.

Rodrigo Palacio at 37 years of age scores, assists for Bologna in win vs. Brescia

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A 37 year old Rodrigo Palacio turned back the clock and scored for Bologna in their 4-3 win against Brescia.

With Brescia leading 3-1, it was Rodrigo Palacio who stepped up and provided a goal and an assist for their come back win.

Rodrigo Palacio was at the end of a low cross sent in as the former Boca Juniors man tapped in from close range. It was his 82nd goal in Serie A.

Palacio would play provider on Bologna’s third goal. A cross sent in found the head of Palacio and his header towards goal came off a Brescia player for the own goal.

His night was not over just yet. Rodrigo Palacio sent in a cross from the edge of the penalty area which found Riccardo Orsolini and his left footed effort gave Bologna the win.

Facundo Ferreyra scores for Espanyol but gets substituted off due to injury

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Facundo Ferreyra scored for Espanyol in their 2-1 win vs. Eibar but had to be substituted off due to injury.

A match of ups and downs for the former River Plate man. With Eibar leading 1-0, Facundo Ferreyra scored to bring Espanyol level. A lovely ball from midfield by Matias Vargas found Ferreyra who’s shot beat the goalkeeper.

However, Ferreyra injured his hamstring while scoring and had to be substituted out. Jonathan Calleri started the match up front alongside Facundo while Matias Vargas came on as a substitute.

Argentina U23 striker Nico Gonzalez scores for Stuttgart

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Argentina U23 striker Nico Gonzalez scored for Stuttgart in their 3-2 win vs. Jahn Regensburg.

The former Argentinos Juniors man has scored his third goal in four matches this season. A lovely left footed shot from the edge of the penalty area opened the scoring for Stuttgart.

Still only 21 years old, Gonzalez was part of Fernando Batista’s last Argentina U23 setup.

Roberto Pereyra wins penalty, scores penalty for Watford vs. Arsenal

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Roberto Pereyra scored for Watford in their 2-2 draw vs. Arsenal.

Despite starting the match on the bench, the 28 year old Argentine managed to have a huge impact for Watford. With Arsenal at one point having a 2-0 lead, the score was 2-1 when Pereyra was brought onto the pitch.

Pereyra received the ball and was tripped inside the penalty area by David Luiz. The referee awarded a penalty kick which was taken by the former River Plate and Juventus man.

He stepped up and the goalkeeper went the wrong way as Pereyra drew his team level.

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