Monthly Archives: December 2011

I’ve just got in from celebrating Christmas with a friend, on the night of the 24th December as is tradition in Argentina. And as usual, I’d like to wish HEGS readers old and new a very Merry Christmas, if you celebrate … Continue reading →

Posted on Sunday, 25 December 2011 by

Copa Argentina 2011-2012: the competition so far

Posted on Saturday, 17 December 2011 by

It’s been relatively unheralded here on HEGS so far, but Hand Of Pod listeners will be aware that there’s a new competition in Argentine football this season which is well underway. The Copa Argentina is the AFA’s first attempt at … Continue reading →

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In the forty-sixth epsiode of Hand Of Pod, Sam, Seba and English Dan look back on the 2011 Torneo Apertura, which ended on Monday. Boca Juniors ended as undefeated champions, and the champions with the most points difference ahead of … Continue reading →

Posted on Saturday, 17 December 2011 by

Argentines Abroad: Messi’s clásico masterclass and more

Posted on Friday, 16 December 2011 by

In England, the Premier League had a quiet weekend for Argentine action for the most part. Last week’s Hand Of Pod introducer Alejandro Faurlín featured as usual for Queens Park Rangers in a 1-0 loss away to Liverpool, and many … Continue reading →

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Apertura 2011: A three-way battle ends with Godoy Cruz in the Libertadores (video)

Posted on Tuesday, 13 December 2011 by

The 2011 Torneo Apertura ended on Monday with, among other matches, three games which affected the battle for Copa Libertadores 2012 qualification. With Racing, Independiente, Tigre and Godoy Cruz all going into the last round with hopes of qualifying for … Continue reading →

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Apertura 2011: Boca – and three other hosts – end with a win (video)

Posted on Monday, 12 December 2011 by

Boca Juniors became the third team in the history of the short championships to go unbeaten through a campaign on Sunday, when a Darío Cvitanich header gave them a 1-0 win at home to All Boys in their final Apertura … Continue reading →

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The forty-fifth episode of Hand Of Pod is introduced by Queens Park Rangers star Alejandro Faurlín, and sees Sam, Seba and English Dan reflecting on Boca Juniors’ title win – the media bias, the key players, the impressive record and … Continue reading →

Posted on Sunday, 11 December 2011 by

Torneo Apertura 2011: round 19 fixtures

Posted on Sunday, 11 December 2011 by

The final round of the 2011 Torneo Apertura has already kicked off as I type, and there are two matches already taking place, two in a couple of hours’ time, and six tomorrow, when the season will end with quite … Continue reading →

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Apertura 2011: Tigre lose again, Independiente and Colón are the big winners (video)

Posted on Friday, 9 December 2011 by

The penultimate round of the 2011 Torneo Apertura ended on Thursday night with wins for Independiente and Vélez Sarsfield against San Lorenzo and Tigre respectively. On Wednesday, Arsenal de Sarandí became the first side all season to score twice against … Continue reading →

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Argentines Abroad: another catch-up

Posted on Wednesday, 7 December 2011 by

Deadlines for previewing the final rounds of the 2011 Torneo Apertura have severely hampered my style this week, so without further ado here’s a quick catch-up in the main leagues covered by Argentines Abroad.

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