Daily Archives: Saturday, 24 November 2007

Hardly a classic

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Racing vs. Independiente passed off without any incident on Saturday afternoon, either in the stands (fortunately) or on the pitch (less luckily). There were no goals, no sendings-off, and very little chance for either. The best thing about the match was … Continue reading →

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The case of Gonzalo Acro: an update

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It’s now three-and-a-half months since the murder of Gonzalo Acro by rival members of River Plate’s barra brava in Villa Urquiza. On Friday, the judge presiding over the investigation into the murder allowed Ubaldo Matera, the man who was accompanying … Continue reading →

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Right on time

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It was all looking thoroughly buggered-up. Ninety minutes were up in Victoria, and somehow Tigre had contrived to not win against, of all the sides in the league, Rosario Central. Rosario Central! The hosts had let a half-time lead slip … Continue reading →

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In the family

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San Lorenzo’s players and fans can’t believe their luck after Ramón Díaz’s decision to stay with them rather than going back to River Plate, but they were perhaps just as fortunate in Friday night’s match with Olimpo. Díaz’s two sons … Continue reading →

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