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Tres Arroyos wins national veteran football championship
A veteran football team from Tres Arroyos has won a national championship held in Cipolletti. The squad, composed of players over the age of 50, secured the title after a challenging tournament involving up to seven matches in four days.
After an initial loss and a 3-3 draw against San Luis, the team progressed through the competition with a 6-0 victory over a Cordoba side and a penalty shootout win against Rio Negro. In the final, Tres Arroyos defeated Córdoba 2-1, with Marcelo Barbosa scoring both goals.
Oscar Olivera, a player and coordinator, noted the pride of representing the city and being the sole representative of the Buenos Aires province in the tournament.