Monthly Archives: August 2008

Does… not… compute…

Posted on Sunday, 31 August 2008 by hastaelgolsiempre

Apologies if you’re unable to read HEGS for the next few days. The reason is probably that the server has exploded in sheer confusion. On Saturday night, Racing, who hadn’t won in 12 matches away from home, hadn’t beaten Argentinos away … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 Torneo Apertura, Argentine football, Argentine league, Argentinos Juniors, Descenso, Domestic, Football, Football clubs, Football managers, Juan Manuel Llop, Néstor Gorosito, Primera A, Racing Club, Results | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Argentina squad vs. Paraguay & Peru

Posted on Friday, 29 August 2008 by hastaelgolsiempre

The Argentina squad for the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers against Paraguay in Buenos Aires, and Peru in Lima, has been almost finalised prior to the weekend’s domestic action in Argentina, after which three Boca Juniors players will be added to … Continue reading →

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Apertura ’08: Round 4 fixtures

Posted on Friday, 29 August 2008 by hastaelgolsiempre

Time marches on, and thus arrives the fourth weekend of the Primera A 2008 Torneo Apertura. This weekend sees another clásico as River Plate welcome former player Santiago Solari back to Argentine soil – he’ll be stepping onto the pitch … Continue reading →

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AFA seek resolution over Gutiérrez

Posted on Thursday, 28 August 2008 by hastaelgolsiempre

Julio Grondona’s been in China recently, watching Argentina’s not-quite-Under 23s win Olympic gold, and he’s returned to a bit of a fuss. Alfio Basile named his squad for the next two World Cup Qualifiers last week (details of those players … Continue reading →

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Recopa Sudamericana: Boca 2 – 2 Arsenal – the goals

Posted on Thursday, 28 August 2008 by hastaelgolsiempre

The goals from Wednesday night’s Recopa Sudamericana second leg between Boca Juniors and Arsenal de Sarandí are now online. Just read on to watch them…

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Boca take the Recopa

Posted on Thursday, 28 August 2008 by hastaelgolsiempre

Martín Palermo’s out for a while, but Boca Juniors provided themselves with a morale boost in the wake of a traumatic few days following their hero’s injury. After Palermo’s record-equalling goal set them on their way to a first-leg victory in … Continue reading →

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Some ins and outs

Posted on Wednesday, 27 August 2008 by hastaelgolsiempre

With the season having started, it’s been a little while since we made mention of the transfer market, but there are a few deals being talked about at present which merit mention. Prior to this weekend’s clásico with River Plate, … Continue reading →

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Apertura ’08: Round 3 goals

Posted on Monday, 25 August 2008 by hastaelgolsiempre

Yes, it’s that time of the week again. The goals from the third round of the Primera A Torneo Apertura 2008 can be viewed on the TN sportblog by clicking here. As ever, read on for the full running order of … Continue reading →

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Apertura ’08: Round 3 scores and scorers

Posted on Monday, 25 August 2008 by hastaelgolsiempre

The third round of matches in the 2008 Torneo Apertura is now over, and it’s been an interesting one. Boca Juniors returned to Argentina with a win but lost Martín Palermo, who’s torn knee ligaments and will be out for … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 Torneo Apertura, Argentine football, Argentine league, Argentinos Juniors, Arsenal de Sarandí, Banfield, Boca Juniors, Clásicos, Colón de Santa Fé, Domestic, Estudiantes, Football, Football clubs, Gimnasia, Gimnasia Jujuy, Godoy Cruz, Huracán, Independiente, Lanús, Martín Palermo, Newell's Old Boys, Players, Primera A, Racing Club, Results, River Plate, Rosario Central, San Lorenzo, San Martín de Tucumán, Tigre, Vélez Sarsfield | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

At the death

Posted on Sunday, 24 August 2008 by hastaelgolsiempre

Independiente’s poor start to the season continues, whilst for Racing, the next fixture might just be looked upon with a little more optimism. El Rojo were leading as the away team in El Cilindro thanks to a Daniel Montenegro strike … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 Torneo Apertura, Argentine football, Argentine league, Claudio Borghi, Clásicos, Daniel Montenegro, Domestic, Football, Football clubs, Football managers, Independiente, Juan Manuel Llop, Maxi Moralez, Players, Primera A, Racing Club, Results | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment