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Independiente looking to woo back fans

After their 1-0 loss to San Martín (SJ), Independiente are already looking to pull out all the public relations stops in order to have fans come to matches.  Ramón Díaz reluctance to change his rotations and his unwillingness to look to other players to revert their current bad form is starting to wear thin the patience of the Independiente faithful.  

After a summer where they only signed Ernesto Farías as a reinforcement, thus neglecting their need for a stronger midfield, the club has come up with an interesting marketing ploy.  

"Since we did get an 'enganche' you don't have to pay 10".

The club's poster that was found on their official website makes reference to the club's past by showing Ricardo Bochini's number 10 as a way to let the club members know that they will have a ten percent discount to tickets this tournament.  

Independiente play in their home opener against Lanús this coming round. They will have to get on their horse quick as El Granate are comign off a 4-1 win against relegation-compromised San Lorenzo in the opening round.

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