Monthly Archives: February 2009

Clausura ’09: Round 2 fixtures

Posted on Friday, 13 February 2009 by

The second round of Apertura fixtures is upon us already. Apologies that this post didn’t go out as usual at midday GMT, but my internet providers have been having server issues and although I thought I was online when I … Continue reading →

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Copa Libertadores – preview 2, and the goals so far

Posted on Friday, 13 February 2009 by

Technical issues (on my internet providers’ end, not my own) have prevented me from posting all of this previously, but things now seem to be (just about) rolling again just as I was starting to get ready for bed and … Continue reading →

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River finally win

Posted on Thursday, 12 February 2009 by

It was only Néstor Gorosito’s second competitive match in charge of River Plate, but their first win of 2009 already seems like it’s been a long time coming, following the disappointments of the Torneo de Verano. On Thursday night, in … Continue reading →

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Diego gets another win, and the Copa kicks off

Posted on Wednesday, 11 February 2009 by

The biggest challenge of Diego Maradona’s nascent international managerial career took place in Marseilles on Wednesday evening, and Argentina passed their test with flying colours, showing guts and a bit of good football to beat France 2-0.

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Copa Libertadores 2009: the first preview

Posted on Wednesday, 11 February 2009 by

Tuesday night was momentous. Not only did HEGS turn two years old (the first birthday wallpaper is still downloadable here), but it also saw the group stages begin in the 50th edition of the Copa Libertadores de América. Argentina’s first … Continue reading →

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Clausura ’09: Round 1 goals

Posted on Tuesday, 10 February 2009 by

The goals from the first round of matches in the 2009 Torneo Clausura are online now. I already have the impression that judging this term’s goal of the campaign is going to be a tall order – there were twenty-three … Continue reading →

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The kids are all-out

Posted on Monday, 9 February 2009 by

The 2009 World Youth Cup, when it’s played in Egypt, will not include the nation who’ve claimed the last two titles. Sergio Batista’s boys finished bottom of the final group of the Sudamericano Sub 20 in Venezuela, without a single win. … Continue reading →

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Clausura ’09: Round 1 scores and scorers

Posted on Monday, 9 February 2009 by

Ah, it’s been a while since these Sunday evening summaries. River began the year as they probably expect to continue it – throwing away a two-goal lead when the match looked over, whilst Boca started with a win and the … Continue reading →

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The late show

Posted on Saturday, 7 February 2009 by

The 2009 Torneo Clausura began with a match-up between two of the 2008 Apertura’s title contenders as Tigre hosted San Lorenzo, and it was San Lorenzo who emerged victorious after a late surge gave them a 3-1 win. A little later in … Continue reading →

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Torneo Clausura 2009: Round 1 fixtures

Posted on Friday, 6 February 2009 by

Ah, it’s been a while. Defending champions Boca begin at altitude in Jujuy on Sunday evening, a situation Diego Maradona isn’t happy about (the time, rather than the location); two of the Apertura finalists give us the first match of … Continue reading →

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