Tag Archives: Sudamericano Sub 20

A loss in the derby

Posted on Monday, 2 February 2009 by

Argentina’s underwhelming showing in the Sudamericano Sub 20 continued on Monday evening as they lost 2-0 in the final group stage to bitter rivals Brazil. In torrential rain, Argentina actually turned in their best performance of the tournament so far … Continue reading →

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Yet another draw

Posted on Saturday, 31 January 2009 by

The national Under 20s played their first match of the final group in the Sudamericano Sub 20 on Saturday evening, and yet again – like four of their five first round matches – they drew. This time Paraguay were the opponents.

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Argentina squad vs France and the Under 20s progress

Posted on Wednesday, 28 January 2009 by

Tuesday saw Diego Maradona name his second Argentina squad, in preparation for the friendly against France in Marseilles on the 11th of February. For the first time Lionel Messi was called up by El Diego – as was my mate Carlos … Continue reading →

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Sudamericano goals, and some summer scores

Posted on Sunday, 25 January 2009 by

It’s been a busy few days for Sergio Batista’s Under 20 team in Venezeula whilst I’ve been away. Two more group matches have yielded four points in spite of underwhelming performances – you can see highlights of both games here. … Continue reading →

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A weekend off

Posted on Friday, 23 January 2009 by

I’m in Manchester for a couple of nights this weekend, sorting out some final plans for my upcoming trip to Mexico. What this means is that there won’t be any immediate write-ups of Friday and Saturday’s major matches; to wit, … Continue reading →

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Sudamericano Sub 20 – Venezuela 1 – 1 Argentina: the goals

Posted on Tuesday, 20 January 2009 by

The goals from last night’s opener of the Sudamericano Sub 20 Venezuela 2009 are online, and you can watch them right here. Sergio Batista’s Argentina drew 1-1 with the hosts after conceding a penalty in the opening minute.

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Sudamericano Sub20 – Venezuela 1 – 1 Argentina

Posted on Tuesday, 20 January 2009 by

Venezuela 2009 is underway, and Argentina’s challenge for the South American Under 20 title (and more importantly, qualification for the World Youth Cup) got off to a faltering start on Monday night. I’m too tired to write a proper match … Continue reading →

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Sudamericano Sub 20: Argentina squad

Posted on Thursday, 18 December 2008 by

Sergio Batista, the manager of the Under 20 national side, named his squad on Wednesday for the Under 20 South American championships to be held in Venezuela in January 2009. The championships will double up as qualifiers for the Under … Continue reading →

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