Monthly Archives: July 2009

Clausura ’09: Round 19 scores and scorers

Posted on Monday, 6 July 2009 by

After the finalísima comes the rather more mundane business of recording the scores from the final round of the 2009 Torneo Clausura. Vélez took the title and Gimnasia de Jujuy and San Martín de Tucumán both go down, as we … Continue reading →

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¡Vélez campeón!

Posted on Sunday, 5 July 2009 by

In circumstances about as controversial as they come, and after thirteen minutes of second half stoppage time, Vélez Sársfield beat Huracán by a single late goal from Maxi Moralez – who was sent off for his celebration – to climb … Continue reading →

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San Martín fall, Gimnasia survive another few days

Posted on Sunday, 5 July 2009 by

The big finale of the 2009 Torneo Clausura has seen its first act played out with a late winner for visitors Lanús in Tucumán and a victory for the hosts in La Plata which see Gimnasia La Plata secure a … Continue reading →

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Use your vote!

Posted on Sunday, 5 July 2009 by

If you’ve not already voted for our Argentines Abroad award, now’s the time. Less than 24 hours remaining!

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Copa qualification, and other final matches

Posted on Sunday, 5 July 2009 by

The Torneo Clausura now has just three matches remaining – the final relegation clashes and the title decider, a preview of which you can hear, if you’ve not already, over on the Mundo Albiceleste podcast from earlier in the week. … Continue reading →

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Racing across the line

Posted on Saturday, 4 July 2009 by

Racing and Newell’s Old Boys completed their seasons on Friday night in El Cilindro, with Ricardo Caruso Lombardi’s boys completing a stunning campaign – largely under their new manager – to climb to fifth place prior to the rest of … Continue reading →

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Clausura ’09: Round 19 fixtures (part 2)

Posted on Friday, 3 July 2009 by

The final weekend of the 2009 Torneo Clausura is upon us at last, and it’s going to be a dramatic one. Racing and Newell’s celebrate having nothing to play for to kick things off on Friday night, whilst Saturday sees … Continue reading →

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Copa Libertadores 2009: Nacional 1 – 2 Estudiantes

Posted on Thursday, 2 July 2009 by

On Wednesday night Estudiantes clinched a place in the final of the 2009 Copa Libertadores de América, 38 years after they last lifted the trophy. A 2-1 win after a goalless first half saw Estudiantes, Argentina’s only representatives to make … Continue reading →

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A guest slot

Posted on Wednesday, 1 July 2009 by

If you were wondering why I’ve not written much here on HEGS about the upcoming final weekend of the 2009 Torneo Clausura season, including the ‘finalísimo‘ between Vélez Sársfield and Huracán and the relegation battles on Sunday, it’s because I’ve … Continue reading →

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