More fútbol argentino than you can shake a mullet at
This post is later than normal this week, for which I apologise. Sunday's matches had plenty of talking points, none more so than the clásico between Independiente and Boca Juniors which - as well as Martín Palermo's brilliant backwards headed goal - was won by Pablo Mouche who first scored a quite brilliant goal, and... Continue Reading →
With Saturday cleared from fixtures due to May Day, the 17th round of the Torneo Clausura is already underway, with Newell's Old Boys having claimed a 2-0 win away to Arsenal. For the hosts, Jorge Burruchaga just might have quit as manager, but we'll have to wait and see. Agustín Alayes and Rolando Schiavi scored... Continue Reading →
The biggest winners of the weekend just gone were undoubtedly Racing Club, who took an enormous step towards securing their place in the Primera División next season as their rivals fell by the wayside. On Sunday night Ariel Ortega had a car accident (he, and the occupants of the other car, are fine), Seba Verón... Continue Reading →
The first thing I'll say is this: if you're six feet tall, have blond hair and blue eyes, and go to La Bombonera for a match, think twice about taking any more than the absolute bare minimum with you. I took the money I needed for my ticket, plus my camera and mobile phone to... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hasta El Gol Siempre 