Monthly Archives: December 2009

Argentines Abroad: 12th & 13th December

Posted on Tuesday, 15 December 2009 by

We’ve had possibly the first transfer of the new window this week, and it involves an Argentine moving from Russia to Spain. Elsewhere Manchester City were once again rescued by Carlos Tevez; Real Madrid had their Argentines to thank for … Continue reading →

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Torneo Apertura 2009: round 19 Sunday goals

Posted on Monday, 14 December 2009 by

Sunday’s matches were orderly in scoreline if nothing else: there were four 2-0 scorelines, all but one of those going to the away side (Boca, who beat Banfield 2-0, were the only home victors but their victims didn’t care because … Continue reading →

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¡Banfield campeón!

Posted on Sunday, 13 December 2009 by

In the Estadio Florencia Sola they’re celebrating along with those in the upper tier of La Bombonera. Banfield may have lost to Boca Juniors, but for the first time in their 113 year history, they’re champions of Argentina thanks to … Continue reading →

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Torneo Apertura 2009: round 19 Saturday goals

Posted on Sunday, 13 December 2009 by

The goals from Saturday’s matches in the final round of the 2009 Torneo Apertura are online now, and you can watch them below. Argentinos Juniors signed off the year in style with a 5-1 thrashing of Huracán, who after such … Continue reading →

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Torneo Apertura 2009: round 19 fixtures

Posted on Saturday, 12 December 2009 by

The final round of the 2009 Torneo Apertura will see the title decided along with the final Copa Libertadores qualification place. Banfield visit Boca Juniors at the same time as Newell’s host San Lorenzo, with Banfield two points ahead of … Continue reading →

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Torneo Apertura 2009: round 18 scores and scorers

Posted on Friday, 11 December 2009 by

The title race is going to the wire (both Banfield and Newell’s will kick off at 17:00 local time on Sunday), as is the final Copa Libertadores spot. Midweek rounds in the Argentine domestic league always seem to be low … Continue reading →

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Torneo Apertura 2009: round 17 Wednesday goals

Posted on Thursday, 10 December 2009 by

The four goals from Wednesday night’s matches in the 2009 Torneo Apertura are online now. You can watch them right here – the video is only a click away.

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Club World Cup preview: History Students

Posted on Thursday, 10 December 2009 by

As you may be aware, Estudiantes de La Plata are playing in the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi very soon (it started on Wednesday). As you may also be aware, they’ve got a bit of history in the competition … Continue reading →

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Torneo Apertura 2009: round 18 Tuesday goals

Posted on Wednesday, 9 December 2009 by

Tuesday evening saw just three goals spread across the three games: Huracán and Boca drew 0-0; Colón beat Godoy Cruz 1-0, whilst Independiente and Argentinos Juniors drew 1-1 in Avellaneda. You can watch all of those goals – plus a … Continue reading →

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Argentines Abroad: 5th & 6th December 2009

Posted on Wednesday, 9 December 2009 by

Is it December already? Then it must be time for Argentines across Europe to wonder what possessed them to move to a continent where Christmas is celebrated in a cold climate. The performances are still decent, though. Gonzalo Higuaín scored … Continue reading →

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