Something missing

Posted on Sunday, 13 May 2007 by hastaelgolsiempre

River Plate put five past San Lorenzo in the corresponding fixture of the Apertura, back in November. What a difference six months makes. This clash between two of the campaign’s early frontrunners produced no goals and two red cards – for River’s Diego Galván in only the fourth minute, and manager Daniel Passarella in the second [...]

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Playoff here we come

Posted on Sunday, 13 May 2007 by hastaelgolsiempre

With a 1-0 victory away at Central de Córdoba, Almirante Brown have won the Clausura of the B Metropolitana. The players celebrated by running around the pitch in their underpants, enjoying the sun. There’s still one round of matches to go, but Brown find themselves five points clear of second placed Tristán Suárez. As a [...]

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Tevez: not popular in Sheffield

Posted on Sunday, 13 May 2007 by hastaelgolsiempre

Perhaps the most controversial end to a relegation struggle in the English Premiership’s short history transpired today at Old Trafford. For those who aren’t aware of the situation (where have you been, Mars?), The Premier League’s inquiry a couple of months ago found that West Ham had lied to them about the legality of Carlos [...]

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Holy Mary!

Posted on Sunday, 13 May 2007 by hastaelgolsiempre

In a clash featuring two of Argentina’s up-and-coming young talents, Ángel Di María’s Rosario Central took on Maxi Moralez’s Racing on Saturday, and it was Di María who shone brightest, scoring the only goal of the game after half an hour, exposing Racing’s new-look three-man back line. It was newly appointed manager Gustavo Costas’ first [...]

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