The 2011 Torneo Clausura superclásico is almost upon us. Long-term HEGS readers will be aware I normally do a live update post here during the game. This time, though, I'm changing things slightly. Posting to the blog is more time-consuming and means readers have to continually refresh the page, so instead this time I'm going to do... Continue Reading →
Boca Juniors vs River Plate, 21st March 2010: (almost) live updates
Tradition dictates that my internet connection will crash at least once, probably around halfway through the first half, so do bear with me. Anyone watching or unable to watch the first league superclásico of 2010 is welcome to join us here for up-to-the-five-minutes-or-so reaction to Boca Juniors vs River Plate. Just open this post, and... Continue Reading →
River Plate vs Boca Juniors: Live updates
After leading 1-0 at half time through a Marcelo Gallardo free kick, River Plate failed to capitalise on their dominance in the first period and conceded an equaliser to none other than Martín Palermo - the second highest scorer in superclásico history - in the second half. River played far better than they have a... Continue Reading →
2009 Copa Libertadores final second leg: (almost) live updates
As usual with a huge match involving an Argentine club, HEGS races to the aid of anyone who wants to know what's going on but doesn't have access to a TV or internet connection. Except if you've got the latter you're able to watch it. Whatever, you can follow it live here all the same.... Continue Reading →
Copa Libertadores 2009 final first leg: (almost) live updates
So you can't watch the first leg of the 2009 Copa Libertadores final, but want to be able to follow - in English - how it's going? You've come to the right place. HEGS will be providing live-ish updates (as I see the match on my internet stream) for the unlucky few who can't get... Continue Reading →
Racing to salvation
A little later on today, Racing Club de Avellaneda will play Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy away from home. A win will be enough for them to confirm safety from relegation - they won't even have a threat of a playoff hanging over them if they claim three points against their already-relegated hosts - with... Continue Reading →
Apertura 2008: The title as it happens
The destination of the 2008 Torneo Apertura title probably won't be decided today - that would require only one of the top three to win - but those who aren't able to watch any of the matches can follow it here. I won't be doing live match reports (if you're wondering why, you try watching... Continue Reading →
Grêmio vs. Boca Juniors – live update
The second leg of the 2007 Copa Libertadores final, between Grêmio and Boca Juniors, is due to kick off - not quite the same thing as saying it actually will - in an hour and a half (1:45am British Summer Time, 9:45pm Argentina). As with the first leg last Wednesday, you'll be able to follow the... Continue Reading →
Hasta El Gol Siempre 