Daily Archives: Thursday, 15 March 2007

Early return?

Good news for River’s fans – they could be back in the Monumental ahead of schedule. The decision has apparently been made to commute the original punishment of closing the ground for five matches to three, which would mean River could … Continue reading

Posted in Argentine league, Domestic, River Plate

A long way to go and lose

Boca went all the way to Mexico for last night’s match, and lost 2-0 to Toluca in the mountains. They now face the long, long flight back home with their tails between their legs. At least Juan Román Riquelme will … Continue reading

Posted in Boca Juniors, Copa Libertadores, Fixtures, Gimnasia, Results, River Plate

Fortress Amalfitani

Vélez are quickly turning their Liniers stadium into a forbidding venue for South America’s biggest sides to visit. First Danubio were dispatched with ease in the qualifiers, then Nacional were held (albeit rather fortuitously), and tonight, Libertadores holders Internacional have … Continue reading

Posted in Copa Libertadores, Results, Vélez Sarsfield