Monthly Archives: August 2009

Torneo Apertura 2009: Round 2 goals

Posted on Monday, 31 August 2009 by

Largely thanks to the efforts of River Plate, Chacarita Juniors, Independiente, Vélez Sársfield and Estudiantes, there were 33 goals in the Argentine Primera División Torneo Apertura during the weekend just gone. You can watch all of them right here on … Continue reading →

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Torneo Apertura 2009: Round 2 scores and scorers

Posted on Monday, 31 August 2009 by

Sunday’s four matches saw a ridiculous sixteen goals all on their own, and you can read about them here on The Enganche, as well as this write-up on the Saturday matches. As well as being involved in a good match … Continue reading →

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Late late goals on Friday night

Posted on Saturday, 29 August 2009 by

Racing Club claimed their first point of the Torneo Apertura 2009 on Friday night thanks to a late equalising goal from their new forward Rubén Ramírez against his old team, Colón de Santa Fé, whilst Andrés Franzoia got a last-gasp … Continue reading →

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Torneo Apertura 2009: Round 2 fixtures

Posted on Friday, 28 August 2009 by

The second round of the 2009 Torneo Apertura takes in at least two channels (América will broadcast four matches exclusively, with the rest on Canal 7 and possibly Canal 9) and an early clash between two teams who could potentially … Continue reading →

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Rodrigo Silvera’s mum speaks out

Posted on Thursday, 27 August 2009 by

Tuesday night saw the return of football hooliganism to England after stabbings outside the West Ham United vs Milwall League Cup match, but there’s been a small step forward in the battle against violence in Argentine football. You’ve probably not … Continue reading →

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The Enganche – the first podcast

Posted on Wednesday, 26 August 2009 by

The first weekend of the Torneo Apertura provided plenty of talking points – so much so that Seba, Joel and I were up late on Monday night discussing it all for the first edition of The Enganche‘s regular podcast. For … Continue reading →

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Torneo Apertura 2009: Round 1 goals

Posted on Monday, 24 August 2009 by

All 23 of the goals from the Torneo Apertura 2009 are now online, and you can watch, as ever, the TN Show de Goles on this ‘ere link. As ever, if you don’t know which teams play in which colours, … Continue reading →

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The Enganche

Posted on Monday, 24 August 2009 by

With the new week starting, a sticky post to remind all HEGS readers to please check out The Enganche – mine, Seba’s and Joel’s new website. Favourite it, add it to your homepage tabs, and recommend it to all your … Continue reading →

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Torneo Apertura 2009: Round 1 scores and scorers

Posted on Monday, 24 August 2009 by

River Plate began the Apertura as they mean to continue it, conceding a chaotic goal to Banfield after just a minute and looking largely toothless in an attempt to get back into the game. Clausura runners-up Huracán scored a cracker … Continue reading →

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An early six-pointer

Posted on Sunday, 23 August 2009 by

The biggest clash of the opening weekend of the 2009 Torneo Apertura could well be the match in Rosario between Central and Racing, two clubs eager to improve on their relegation points averages early on in the season. This was … Continue reading →

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