Club World Cup Japan 2007: Boca 1 - 0 Etoile Sahel

The Club World Cup has its first finalist, after Boca Juniors saw off African champions Etoile Sahel with a performance that was more convinving than the 1-0 final score suggested. Etoile looked like cause for concern before the match, having unexpectedly dumped North American champs, Mexican club Pachuca, out in the previous round, but Neri [...]

Editorial: The Apertura review

Another championship is over, and as the players (except Boca’s) head off on their summer holidays, it’s time to reflect again on yet another thrilling short tournament. Unexpected champions was the least of it - we’ve seen an avalanche of goals, players pushing themselves into the limelight and yet more booing from the stands of the Monumental [...]

Club World Cup Japan 2007: Boca’s semi-final lineup

Following training on Tuesday, Miguel Russo announced his starting XI for Boca Juniors’ Club World Cup semi-final with the African champions, Tunisian side Etoile Sahel. Boca’s eleven is more or less as expected in the defence and attack, but Russo’s raised a few eyebrows with his midfield selection, which sees a bit of a change from [...]