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Gonzalo Higuain, Diego Perotti score in Roma win vs. Juventus

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Gonzalo Higuain scored for Juventus while Diego Perotti scored twice for Roma in their 3-1 win.

Higuain opened the scoring for the once more crowned league champions, a poacher like finish from inside the penalty area following a Juventus corner kick. Roma would draw level and Diego Perotti would give them the lead as Roma were awarded a penalty kick and Perotti made no mistake from the spot.

Diego Perotti would once more score off a lovely counter attack.

It’s 8 goals for the season from Gonzalo Higuain in the league with 11 goals in total. For Perotti, it’s 5 goals for the 32 year old and 6 in total.

Cristian Romero goal and red card in Genoa win vs. Verona to secure Serie A spot

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Cristian Romero had a goal and got himself red carded for Genoa in their 3-0 win vs. Verona.

It was a match that secured Genoa’s spot in Serie A for next season with the team finishing in 16th spot in the table. With Genoa leading 2-0, it was a towering header by the former Belgrano man. However, Romero would later get himself red carded.

Romero has been on loan all season at Genoa from Juventus.

Tearful Emiliano Martinez wins FA Cup with Arsenal

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Congratulations to Emiliano Martinez on winning the FA Cup with Arsenal.

It was a match between two big English teams at Wembley stadium and the guarantee was at least one Argentine goalkeeper was going to lift the historic trophy. Emiliano Martinez started for Arsenal while veteran goalkeeper Willy Caballero was in for Chelsea.

Aubameyang drew Arsenal level from the penalty spot after Chelsea had taken the early 1-0 lead. At 1-1, Aubameyang would score the second to give Arsenal the win.

Emiliano Martinez joined Arsenal in 2012 from Independiente and would go on loan to six different teams before finally getting a real opportunity two months ago. Martinez has proven to be a solid, reliable goalkeeper and could become the starting goalkeeper for Arsenal.

Ajax reportedly interested in Argentina, Velez defender Braian Cufre

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Ajax are reportedly interested in signing Argentine Braian Cufre of Velez.

With left back Nicolas Tagliafico likely on his way out of the club, the Dutch side have apparently already started looking at a replacement. Per Lautaro Mendez, Ajax are looking at the 23 year old left back from Velez.

Braian Cufre has a contract with Velez keeping him until 2021.

Joaquin Correa goal and assist for Lazio in 2-0 win vs. Brescia

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Joaquin Correa had a goal and an assist for Lazio in their 2-0 win vs. Brescia.

Despite not being talked about much, Joaquin Correa had a solid showing for Lazio. He gave them the 1-0 lead through a lovely little play and dribble for his 9th goal of the season. He has played 29 matches for Lazio this season, 21 of them as a starter and has 2 assists in total.

Correa would add an assist with a ball played into Immobile for the second of the match.

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