Torneo Argentino B
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Torneo Argentino B is one of two leagues that form the regionalised fourth level of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) football league system. Clubs in Torneo Argentinos B come from all over Argentina.
The other league at level four is is the Primera C Metropolitana which is for clubs from the city of Buenos Aires and its metropolitan area (Greater Buenos Aires).
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[edit] Format (2007-2008)
Zone C (West) Zone D (Central)
Zone E (Buenos Aires) Zone F (South)
[edit] First round
The first round of Torneo Argentino B sees the 48 teams divided into six zonal groups (Zone A to Zone F); each with eight clubs. After four rounds of fixtures (28 games) the top two from each group, along with the 4 best third places go through to the 2nd round.
[edit] 2nd Round
The teams are divided into four groups of four, after two rounds of fixtures (6 games) the top team from each group advance to the finals.
[edit] Finals
The four teams are paired, playing a two legged tie to determine the two teams to gain automatic promotion to Torneo Argentino A. The two losing sides still have a chance of promotion by facing two legged promotion/relegation playoffs with teams from Torneo Argentino A.
[edit] Relegation
The six teams finishing bottom of their groups will face a two legged promotion/relegation playoffs with teams from Torneo Argentino C.
