Monthly Archives: September 2010

Torneo Apertura 2010: round 5 scores and scorers

Vélez Sarsfield beat River Plate 2-1 in Sunday’s big clash to leave Ángel Cappa’s side off the pace in the title race, and (for the first time this season) in the direct relegation spots of the Promedio to boot. Vélez … Continue reading

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Arsenal top the table, and San Lorenzo beat Boca once again

Arsenal de Sarandí are the overnight leaders of the Torneo Apertura after beating defending champions Argentinos Juniors 1-0 in Sarandí on Saturday afternoon. The big story, though, is that Boca Juniors have lost again, this time at home to San … Continue reading

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Colón win at last, Estudiantes go top; Racing and Godoy suffer

Friday evening’s two games saw two firsts: Estudiantes de La Plata conceded their first goal of the season in domestic competition, and Colón got their first win, at the fifth attempt. The santafecinos beat Racing 2-1 in El Cilindro, thanks … Continue reading

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Torneo Apertura 2010: round 5 fixtures

There’s a clásico at La Bombonera on Saturday with Boca Juniors hosting San Lorenzo, and on Sunday evening in the last match of the round, league leaders River Plate visit joint-second placed Vélez Sarsfield, who’ve looked the most solid team … Continue reading

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Argentina begin preparations to face Spain

The highest-profile of the friendlies being played next week during the international break is almost certainly the one in Buenos Aires on Tuesday 7th September, when Argentina will host new world champions Spain in the Estadio Monumental. It’ll be the … Continue reading

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