Monthly Archives: May 2009

Copa Libertadores: group stage review and knockout preview

Posted on Friday, 8 May 2009 by

A very quick plug: those who read it regularly will already be aware, but for those who don’t, you’ll find an article by me on ESPN’s Soccernet reviewing the talking points from the group action in this year’s Copa Libertadores … Continue reading →

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Clausura ’09: Round 13 fixtures

Posted on Friday, 8 May 2009 by

In Ricardo Caruso Lombardi’s world, Vélez Sársfield vs Racing this weekend is a title-deciding match. Since he took over at the Avellaneda club they have, incredibly, picked up the same number of points as the current league leaders. Something’s got … Continue reading →

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HEGS / Mundo Albiceleste award for Best Argentine Abroad 2008-2009: Nominations open!

Posted on Friday, 8 May 2009 by

Nominations for the 2009 HEGS award for Best Argentine Abroad (formerly known as Best Argentine In A Foreign League) are now open. This year the award is being run in conjunction with Seba and John at the wonderful Mundo Albiceleste, … Continue reading →

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Copa Libertadores: Estudiantes 3 – 0 Libertad

Posted on Friday, 8 May 2009 by

It could have been a tricky tie for Estudiantes, facing Paraguayans Libertad. The visitors are adept at getting on the nerves of sides from bigger countries, and a visit to Asunción in the second leg won’t have been what Alejandro … Continue reading →

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Argentines Abroad – 3rd & 4th May…

Posted on Thursday, 7 May 2009 by

…Plus the European Cup semi-final second legs. That’s an easy one to get out the way quickly: Carlos Tevez didn’t feature as Manchester United booked their place in the final, whilst Lionel Messi had a quiet game for Barcelona but … Continue reading →

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Argentina B squad vs Panama

Posted on Wednesday, 6 May 2009 by

On the 20th of this month, a national side consisting solely of players from the domestic league (which HEGS shall henceforth refer to as ‘Argentina B’) will take on Panama in Santa Fe. Diego Maradona announced the squad (including six Boca Juniors or … Continue reading →

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Clausura ’09: Round 12 scorers and goals

Posted on Monday, 4 May 2009 by

Sunday’s matches saw both River and Boca lose – the former in circumstances rather more pathetic than the latter, with another truly chaotic performance – whilst Huracán edged out Godoy Cruz and Racing got a 4-1 win over Arsenal to … Continue reading →

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A Saturday round-up

Posted on Sunday, 3 May 2009 by

Vélez will have the chance to move four points clear in the race for the title on Sunday after the other two main contenders, Lanús and Colón, both lost on Saturday. Elsewere it would seem Tolo Gallego’s found Independiente’s best side, and there was a … Continue reading →

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A milestone for River

Posted on Saturday, 2 May 2009 by

The current team might be trying their best to erase all positive memories of the club’s history for their fans, but River Plate can celebrate a milestone of sorts today. In 1908 they won a promotion playoff with Racing, and … Continue reading →

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Clausura ’09: Round 12 fixtures

Posted on Friday, 1 May 2009 by

There are no Friday night games this weekend, sadly, but since the fixtures go up on HEGS at the same time every week, here they are per usual for you to plan your weekend around. There’s a half-derby in El … Continue reading →

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