Argentino Merlo
Results
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Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 44 | 22 | 22 |
| Wins | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Draws | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Losses | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Goals for | 48 | 30 | 18 |
| Goals against | 48 | 28 | 20 |
| Clean sheets | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| Failed to score | 18 | 9 | 9 |
Wikipedia - Argentino de Merlo
Club Atlético Argentino (mostly known as Argentino de Merlo) is an Argentine football club from Merlo, Buenos Aires. The squad currently plays in Primera B, the regionalised third division of the Argentine football league system.
History
The club was founded in 1906 by a group of young workers from Estación Merlo (Merlo Station) of the Buenos Aires Western Railway. Originally conceived as a football and rugby union team, the club had its own facilities where not only football but tennis and cricket were played.
At the end of the 1920s, Argentino moved to a land where only tennis could be practised. Two years later the club built its football stadium although in 1920 the club moved again to Merlo, Buenos Aires, where its headquarters still remain. In 1933 Argentino signed the purchase of those lands where the current headquarters were built.
In 1976 the club acquired 30 hectares of land, which was the property of "La Peña El Bosque" (in Argentina, "Peñas" are similar to fans clubs). By the 1980s Argentino had more than 10,000 members and a great multi-sport club where many activities were hosted. An Olympic swimming pool, tennis, football and volley courts, apart from an athletics track were among the facilities, as well as a motor racing track.
Argentino affiliated to Argentine Football Association in 1978, beginning to play at Primera D, using the Ferrocarril Midland stadium until its own venue was opened in 1980.
In 1985 Argentino won its first fourth division title, promoting to Primera C.
Argentino Merlo is known for their passionate fan base and their traditional blue and white striped jerseys. The team has a strong rivalry with other local clubs in the Buenos Aires area, making for intense and exciting matches.
Over the years, Argentino Merlo has produced talented players who have gone on to have successful careers in Argentine and international football. The team has a reputation for playing attractive, attacking football and has a strong emphasis on developing young talent.
Overall, Argentino Merlo is a respected and competitive team in Argentine football, with a proud history and a bright future ahead.