Category Archives: 2011 Torneo Apertura

Estudiantes finally wrap up the 2011 Apertura with a win (video)

Posted on Sunday, 5 February 2012 by

On the 4th February 2012, the last game of the 2011 Torneo Apertura was finally completed. Estudiantes’ home match against Banfield in the 15th round had been called off 13 minutes in with the score at 1-0 to the visitors … 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

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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All Boys beat Argentinos for first time in 35 years, Lanús qualify for the Copa & Racing also win (video)

Posted on Wednesday, 7 December 2011 by

The penultimate round of matches in the 2011 Torneo Apertura started on Tuesday with a fairly dull few games. Olimpo and Estudiantes played out a dull goalless draw, and in the four matches as a whole there were only three … Continue reading →

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Torneo Apertura 2011: round 18 fixtures

Posted on Tuesday, 6 December 2011 by

The penultimate round of the 2011 Torneo Apertura is upon us already, with four matches today, two tomorrow and four on Thursday. We kick things off with the All Boys v Argentinos Juniors clásico in Floresta, and late tonight Racing host … Continue reading →

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Apertura 2011: San Lorenzo get a big win in Tigre relegation clash, and the round’s scores & scorers (video)

Posted on Tuesday, 6 December 2011 by

After Sunday saw Boca Juniors win the title, Monday saw a match that could prove just as important come the end of the season (i.e. Clausura); the relegation battle between San Lorenzo and Tigre. The resurgent visitors were beaten by … Continue reading →

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