Monthly Archives: September 2009

Argentina B vs Ghana: tonight at 9

Posted on Wednesday, 30 September 2009 by

Argentina’s full selección may be struggling to stagger across the line in the race to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, but one country who are already there will take on a locally-based B team in Córdoba … Continue reading →

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Torneo Apertura 2009: Round 6 scores, scorers and goals

Posted on Monday, 28 September 2009 by

Five teams remain unbeaten after the sixth round of matches in the Torneo Apertura, although amazingly one of them – San Lorenzo – are down in 8th. Having drawn four, Saturday’s five-goal thriller over Tigre was only their second victory … Continue reading →

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Argentina squad vs Peru & Uruguay: the European call-ups

Posted on Saturday, 26 September 2009 by

Diego Maradona has announced a list of just eighteen Europe-based players for Argentina’s final two World Cup qualifying matches at home to Peru and away to Uruguay. There are numerous big-name casualties of Diego’s refusal to consider that any part … Continue reading →

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Copa Sudamericana: some midweek goals

Posted on Friday, 25 September 2009 by

Both Lanus and San Lorenzo began their Copa Sudamericana campaigns proper during the last couple of days, and they had very contrasting fortunes in their first legs. San Lorenzo battered Peruvian club Cienciano 3-0 in the Nuevo Gasometro, whilst Lanus … Continue reading →

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Struggling rivalry

Posted on Friday, 25 September 2009 by

I’ve been in Barcelona on holiday since Wednesday, hence the lack of action on HEGS during the past few days, but before I left I still kept myself busy off-blog by writing a piece for ESPN Soccernet on the managerial … Continue reading →

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Torneo Apertura 2009: Round 6 fixtures

Posted on Friday, 25 September 2009 by

Sunday sees the clásico de Avellaneda in El Cilindro, as Racing host Independiente with both sides desperate for a win to get their seasons kick-started. Earlier that same afternoon, we’ve got the treat of a replay of the Clausura’s final, … Continue reading →

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Torneo Apertura 2009: Round 5 goals

Posted on Monday, 21 September 2009 by

All twenty-six of the goals from the 2009 Torneo Apertura are online now, and you can watch them through the TN Sportblog by clicking here. Read on for the running order, as usual.

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Two giants losing their managers

Posted on Monday, 21 September 2009 by

Some news that’s breaking as I go to bed on Sunday night: Néstor Gorosito looks certain to resign as River Plate manager on Monday after his side’s 1-0 loss to Arsenal de Sarandí, but now Alfio Basile could well be … Continue reading →

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Torneo Apertura 2009: Round 5 scores and scorers

Posted on Monday, 21 September 2009 by

The weekend’s clásico was a damp squib, with San Lorenzo and Racing cancelling each other out in Boedo. Earlier on Sunday Newell’s beat Lanús to go fifth, whilst on Saturday Chacarita’s pointless start to the season continued with a 3-1 … Continue reading →

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Estudiantes go top

Posted on Saturday, 19 September 2009 by

Estudiantes de La Plata joined Rosario Central at the top of the Torneo Apertura standings on Friday night after the South American champions cruised to victory over still-hapless Huracán and Central lost their 100% winning record with a 0-0 bore … Continue reading →

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