More fútbol argentino than you can shake a mullet at
Saturday's matches started off rather more goal-laden than Friday's two had been, with five each in the first two games of the afternoon. The last two, though, shared only one goal between them - and that was an own goal. River Plate succumbed to Estudiantes (a little undeservedly) as a result of it, Facundo Quiroga... Continue Reading →
There were only two goals in Friday's matches in the Torneo Clausura, both of which went to the home sides. Vélez vs Tigre was a deeply boring affair in which the one small amusement to be found was the Vélez fan a few rows behind me who felt the need, approximately every three minutes, to... Continue Reading →
The sixteenth round of the Torneo Clausura begins today with the title race as close as ever going into the home stretch. On Friday evening, Vélez Sarsfield will be aiming to cut short a run which now stretches to four games without victory (no wonder Ricardo Gareca's upset) when they host Tigre, and Godoy Cruz... Continue Reading →
With just a few matches to go of the 2010 Torneo Clausura, the race down at the bottom of the Promedio is hotting up now. Racing's victory on Wednesday night over Atlético Tucumán has affected the race in a huge way, but with the relegation table worked out over three seasons it's not always immediately... Continue Reading →
Banfield's Copa Libertadores win wasn't the only vital match taking place in Argentina on Wednesday night. In Tucumán, Atlético and Racing played the remaining 67 minutes of the match that was suspended due to rain a few weeks ago. The only goal was a well-taken one from Sebastián Grazzini, and the result leaves Racing suddenly... Continue Reading →
The goals from the 2-2 draw between Arsenal de Sarandí and Argentinos Juniors are online now at last, and are embedded below for your viewing pleasure. Now I'm finally able to say I've enjoyed a weekend of football action as HEGS author in Buenos Aires, I can also attempt something new to HEGS - you'll... Continue Reading →
Monday evening saw the final two matches of the 2010 Torneo Clausura, and there were late equalisers in both of them for the visiting teams. Argentinos Juniors took the lead away to Arsenal de Sarandí, but after the hosts had turned the match on its head it fell to Facundo Coria to rescue a point... Continue Reading →
It was a Sunday of classic football in Argentina - and not only in the clásicos. Those were both good matches, with San Lorenzo brushing aside Huracán 3-0 after an awkward first half, and the two rosarino clubs drawing 1-1 in El Gigante Del Arroyito, both in goals and red cards. In La Plata, Boca... Continue Reading →
Saturday saw a series of decent matches when it got underway, and there was no shortage of goals to be found. Atlético Tucumán claimed their first victory of 2010 courtesy of a 2-1 away win over Chacarita Juniors, who in spite of being well beaten scored a fine consolation goal. Estudiantes took a very early... Continue Reading →
The fifteenth round of the 2010 Torneo Clausura features not one but two clásicos, both played on Sunday. By the time they swing round, any of Godoy Cruz, Independiente or Estudiantes will have had the chance to claim the leadership in the chase for the league title - I'll be at River vs Godoy on... Continue Reading →
Hasta El Gol Siempre 