Daily Archives: Sunday, 19 October 2008

Palermo’s heir?

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Lucas Viatri had hardly had a sniff of anything in the superclásico, but popped up in the 60th minute to decide the match all the same in a manner the great Martín Palermo, looking on, would have been proud of. … Continue reading →

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Apertura 2008 Superclásico: Live updates

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The players are taking to the pitch in the Monumental for the biggest match of the weekend, and if you’re not fortunate enough to be able to watch, you can follow it right here on HEGS, where I’ll be attempting … Continue reading →

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River Plate vs. Boca Juniors: the (probable) teams

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The 2008 Torneo Apertura superclásico kicks off in a little under six hours, but already the starting lineups are known, bar any last-minute calls of bluff or injuries in the warmup. Luciano Figueroa’s transfer has officially gone through in time for … Continue reading →

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Back from the dead

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Before half time, Arsenal de Sarandí were 3-0 down at home to Vélez Sársfield, who incidentally were sporting an utterly beautiful new kit, and playing in a manner which lived up to the new shirts. Three goals in the space … Continue reading →

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