Monthly Archives: March 2009

Clausura ’09: Round 6 fixtures

Posted on Friday, 13 March 2009 by

The Primera A’s two sets of ‘Juniors’ clash in La Bombonera on Sunday evening; league leaders Lanús host Colón, who are only a point behind them but, thanks to the Promedio, have a relegation battle as well as a title … Continue reading →

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Diego’s Román ruin

Posted on Thursday, 12 March 2009 by

If the news on its own that Juan Román Riquelme has quit the selección for a second time isn’t enough for you, then perhaps you’d like to read a bit more depth about the circumstances it occured in and who … Continue reading →

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Copa Libertadores 2009: Everton 1 – 1 Lanús

Posted on Thursday, 12 March 2009 by

A Copa Libertadores which can best be described as underwhelming for Argentina’s representatives so far continued in frustrating fashion on Wednesday night, as Lanús, who were looking for their first win to take them off the bottom of group 6, … Continue reading →

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Copa Libertadores 2009: Deportivo Quito 1 – 0 Estudiantes: the goal

Posted on Wednesday, 11 March 2009 by

In what would have been the site’s top story for the last 24 hours had Juan Román Riquelme not provided us with a bigger headline-grabber, Estudiantes huffed and puffed against the Ecuadorian champions Deportivo Quito, and eventually lost the match … Continue reading →

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We’ve been here before…

Posted on Tuesday, 10 March 2009 by

Those who feel the selección rely a little too much on Juan Román Riquelme can rejoice on Wednesday morning: they won’t be able to look to him any more. For the second time in his career, Riquelme has announced he’s … Continue reading →

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Clausura ’09: Round 5 goals

Posted on Monday, 9 March 2009 by

The goals from round five of the 2009 Torneo Clausura are online now, including those from the suspended match between Godoy Cruz and San Martín de Tucumán. This is one video you really shouldn’t miss. Among others we’ve got Marcelo … Continue reading →

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Clausura ’09: Round 5 scores and scorers

Posted on Sunday, 8 March 2009 by

One match was postponed this time round – the Thursday night match in Mendoza was suspended by the referee with the score at 1-1 after Godoy Cruz fans rioted. The club will have to pay for the stadium (which is … Continue reading →

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Copa Libertadores 2009: Libertad 2 – 0 San Lorenzo and San Martín 2 – 1 River Plate – the goals

Posted on Friday, 6 March 2009 by

San Lorenzo gave River Plate a pasting in the league back on Sunday, but in midweek in the Copa Libertadores both sides suffered the same fate, losing limply to their hosts. Whilst River’s season will be in danger – yet again … Continue reading →

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Clausura ’09: Round 5 fixtures

Posted on Thursday, 5 March 2009 by

For some reason, the fifth round of the Torneo Clausura begins on a Thursday, so here, 24 hours earlier than normal, is the weekend’s fixture list. Sunday’s clásico sees Independiente host Boca Juniors, whilst San Martín play a crucial relegation … Continue reading →

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Copa Libertadores 2009: Deportivo Táchira 0 – 1 Boca Juniors

Posted on Wednesday, 4 March 2009 by

Copa Libertadores favourites Boca Juniors looked like they were heading for a draw with Deportivo Táchira in an away encounter in Venezuela which was proving a little trickier than they’d expected. Three minutes from the end, though, Luciano Figueroa gave … Continue reading →

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