Monthly Archives: May 2009

Defensor Sporting 2 – 2 Boca Juniors: the goals

Posted on Friday, 15 May 2009 by

The goals from Thursday night’s 2-2 draw in Montevideo between Defensor Sporting of Uruguay and Boca Juniors, in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores last 16, are online now – you can watch them right here. Just read on…

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Clausura ’09: Round 14 fixtures

Posted on Friday, 15 May 2009 by

Vélez Sársfield visit Gimnasia La Plata on Saturday hoping to extend their lead at the top of the Primera División table, with second-placed Lanús set to host Rosario Central the night before, in Friday’s second match. Even when they’re seventh … Continue reading →

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Copa Libertadores 2009: Defensor Sporting 2 – 2 Boca Juniors

Posted on Friday, 15 May 2009 by

A poor Copa Libertadores for Argentine clubs didn’t get an awful lot better on Thursday night. Boca Juniors claimed two away goals and were ahead for most of the second half thanks to their Palacio & Palermo strikeforce. Missing Juan … Continue reading →

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A mini midweek Argentines Abroad

Posted on Thursday, 14 May 2009 by

It’s not too often I write one of these covering midweek matches, but Wednesday 13th May was a bit of a high watermark for Argentine representatives in foreign football this season. The Copa Libertadores and CONCACAF Champions League, as well … Continue reading →

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Gaining their independence

Posted on Thursday, 14 May 2009 by

Two Independiente players may be in line for moves to foreign climes soon. One of them you’ve probably heard of (if you follow the Argentine league, anyway), the other… well, if you’ve heard of the other you need to get … Continue reading →

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Training with D10S

Posted on Wednesday, 13 May 2009 by

Tuesday saw the start of training for Argentina B, who now include Esteban Fuertes after his late call-up on Monday. At the age of 36, Fuertes becomes the oldest player ever to be called up to the Argentine national squad … Continue reading →

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Argentines Abroad: 9th and 10th May

Posted on Tuesday, 12 May 2009 by

HEGS Award voting season (nominations to the address in that post please) got underway with another championship for a team with Argentine representation this weekend, as Porto claimed their fourth consecutive Portuguese crown. Elsewhere Martín Demichelis celebrated the birth of … Continue reading →

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Clausura ’09: Round 13 scores, scorers and goals

Posted on Monday, 11 May 2009 by

For the second week running I’ve been obliged to keep you all waiting until Monday evening for the scores, for which I apologise. Read on for those, and click this link to watch the goals from the weekend courtesy of … Continue reading →

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Central leave it late

Posted on Sunday, 10 May 2009 by

The clásico rosarino was led by Newell’s Old Boys for most of the game, in the stadium of their bitterest rivals courtesy of a rocket of a strike from Mauro Fórmica, but after missing chances to double their lead, Roberto … Continue reading →

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Tough at the top

Posted on Sunday, 10 May 2009 by

On Saturday afternoon, Ferro Carril Oeste beat Chacarita Juniors 2-0 to leave things at the top of B Nacional more congested than ever, but later on was another meeting of title chasers, as Vélez Sársfield, top of Primera A, hosted … Continue reading →

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